CONSENT OF DR. NARASIMHULU NEELAGARU

Pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “Registration Statement”) of HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (“HomeTrust Bancshares”), and all amendments thereto, as a person who is expected to become a director of HomeTrust Bancshares and HomeTrust Bank and consents to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.