How to Apply for SOP (Student Orientation Programme)
SOP (Student Orientation Programme) accepts applications online through the official portal before the Closed (30 May 2026) deadline. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
The selection process for the Student Orientation Programme involves several distinct stages, designed to identify the most promising student innovators and their agri-food ideas.
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Application Submission: Interested student innovators must submit the AFBIC Cohort 3.0 application form. The deadline for this submission is 30 May 2026.
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Initial Screening: Following the application deadline, AFBIC conducts an initial screening of all submissions. This stage assesses applicants for their eligibility based on the program's criteria and evaluates the fit of their proposed idea for the SOP track.
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Training and Performance Evaluation: Shortlisted students proceed to a structured training phase. This is followed by a performance evaluation process, which likely assesses the development of their idea, their commitment, and potential.
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Final Recommendation: Based on the performance evaluation and overall assessment, the AFBIC committee makes a final recommendation for the disbursement of the grant-in-aid to the selected student innovators.