There are a lot of different scholarship schemes which are presented by the Government of India in order to help the people who are not able to continue their education. Every year, UGC Scholarship benefits more than 20 thousand students. Various monetary benefits under various scholarship programs will be provided to the students as per their interests.
The UGC Scholarship Application Form 2022-23 is available on National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The Student gets the Scholarship Amount in Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
The main objective of the UGC is to provide all the information about the scholarships. The Socially Backward & Economic Weak Students are benefited from the scholarship. Recipient of scholarship ranges from undergrads/postgraduate students, females, SC/ST candidates, and also the about-to-retire experienced university/college faculties.
University Grants Commission (UGC) has its headquarter in Delhi. For ease of communication, the Indian government has set up 6 regional centers in Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and Bangalore. University Grants Commission plans Scholarship allocation in such a way that it provides equal opportunity to students of all categories.
UGC Scholarship & Fellowship Highlights
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Name of Scholarship |
UGC Scholarship |
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Full-Form |
University Grants Commission |
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Scholarship For |
University & College Enrolled Students |
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Mode |
Online |
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Benefits of Portal |
All Information with Application Process |
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Objective |
Provide Scholarship & Financial Assist |
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Last Date To Apply Online |
15 January 2022 |
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Official Website |
UGC Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
As the eligibility criteria of each scholarship offered are different, aspiring beneficiaries are advised to check eligibility criteria before applying for UGC Scholarship.
1. Candidates who cleared 10+2 or hold a Graduate / Post Graduate/Ph.D. degree from a board/university recognized by the education authority of India can apply for UGC Merit Scholarship.
2. One who is well versed in spoken and written English will be given UGC Scholarship.
3. The nationality of Candidates should be Indian.
4. The maximum Age Criteria for a male candidate is 45 years. UGC has set the maximum age of 50 for the UGC single girl child scholarship.
How To Apply For UGC Online Scholarships Portal?
Candidates can submit the UGC Fellowship Form from National Scholarship Portal. We have also provided the steps by step guide on how to apply for UGC Scholarship online via Portal & track application.
1. Go to the official website of the National Scholarship Portal (www.ugc.ac.in).
2. Find the new registration button and click on it.
3. Go through the entire guidelines and continue.
4. Fill out the entire application form by providing basic details, bank details and Aadhar details.
5. Register by re-checking the information you have provided in the form.
Documents Required
You will have to submit the following documents in order to be successfully eligible for the scholarship-
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Minority certificate (if applicable)
Income certificate of parents
UG/ PG marks card
Bonafide certificate provided by the head of the institution
Physical disability certificate (if applicable)
Aadhar card copy
The first page of the bank passbook
Domicile certificate
ID proof provided by Government
Birth certificate
10th/12th-grade marks card
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Scholarship Name |
Rewards |
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Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child |
INR 36,200 per annum for a period of 2 years |
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Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder |
INR 3,100 per month for a period of 2 years |
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Post Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates |
INR 7,800 per month for a period of 2 years for ME/MTech students. INR 4,500 per month for a period of 2 years for other professional courses. |
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Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER |
Students pursuing general degree courses will receive INR 5,400 per month. Students pursuing technical/ professional/ medical courses will receive INR 7,800 per month. Note: The scholarship award is tenable for one year which can be renewed each year for the degree course subject to your good conduct and maintenance of prescribed attendance. |
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Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences |
Fellowship of INR 25,000 per month for initial 2 years and INR 28,000 per month for remaining tenure. A contingency grant of INR 10,000 per annum for initial 2 years and IR 20,500 per annum for the remaining tenure. Escort and reader assistance of INR 2,000 per month (for persons with disabilities). |
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Emeritus Fellowship |
An honorarium of INR 31,000 per month for 2 years. A contingency of INR 50,000 per annum |
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Dr. S. Radharkrishnan Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences |
Fellowship of INR 38,800 for the first year, INR 40,300 for the second year and INR 41,900 for the third year. A contingency of INR 50,000 per annum for 3 years. Escorts and readers assistance of INR 2,000 per month for PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates. |
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Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme |
Normal Fellowship of INR 43,400, INR 45,000 and INR 46,500 for the first, second and third years respectively. Higher fellowship of INR 46,500 for the first, second and third year. Contingency grant of INR 1 Lakh per annum. |
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates |
Fellowship of INR 38,800 per month for the first 2 years and INR 46,500 per month after two years. A contingency of INR 50,000 per annum for 5 years. Escorts and reader allowance of INR 2,000 per month (for PwD applicants). |
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates |
Fellowship of INR 38,800 per month for the first 2 years and INR 46,500 per month after two years. A contingency of INR 50,000 per annum for 5 years. Escorts and reader allowance of INR 2,000 per month (for PwD applicants). |
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National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students |
Fellowship in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Sciences include JRF of INR 25,000 per month for the initial two years and SRF of INR 28,000 per month for remaining tenure. Contingency for Humanities and Social Sciences is INR 10,000 per annum for the initial 2 years and INR 20,500 per annum for the remaining tenure. Contingency for Science, Engineering & Technology is INR 12,000 per annum for the initial 2 years and INR 25,000 per annum for the remaining tenure. Escorts and reader assistance of INR 2,000 per month (for blind and physically handicapped students). |
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National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students |
Fellowship in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Sciences include JRF of INR 25,000 per month for the initial two years and SRF of INR 28,000 per month for remaining tenure. Contingency for Humanities and Social Sciences is INR 10,000 per annum for the initial 2 years and INR 20,500 per annum for the remaining tenure. Contingency for Science, Engineering & Technology is INR 12,000 per annum for the initial 2 years and INR 25,000 per annum for the remaining tenure. Escorts and reader assistance of INR 2,000 per month (for blind and physically handicapped students). |
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National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities |
The fellowship amount includes – Monthly stipend of INR 16,000 for the initial 2 years and for the remaining tenure INR 18,000 per month. Contingency allowance for Humanities, Commerce and Social Science is INR 10,000 per annum for initial 2 years and INR 20,500 for the remaining tenure. Contingency allowance for Science and Engineering & technology is INR 12,000 and INR 25,000 for remaining tenure. Departmental assistance of INR 3,000 per annum HRA as per the rules of Institution/University Escorts/reader assistance of INR 2,000 per month (for blind and physically disabled candidates) |
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Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students |
Fellowship of INR 25,000 per month (JRF) for initial two years and INR 28,000 per month (SRF) for remaining tenure. Contingency for Humanities, Social Sciences and commerce is INR 10,000 per annum for the initial 2 years and INR 20,500 per annum for the remaining tenure. Contingency for Science is INR 12,000 per annum for the initial 2 years and INR 25,000 per annum for remaining tenure. Escorts and reader assistance of INR 2,000 per month (for blind and physically handicapped students). |
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National Fellowship for OBC Candidate |
Fellowship in Social Sciences, Humanities and Sciences include JRF of INR 25,000 per month for initial two years and SRF of INR 28,000 per month for remaining tenure. Contingency for Humanities and Social Sciences is INR 10,000 per annum for initial 2 years and INR 20,500 per annum for remaining tenure. Contingency for Science, Engineering & Technology is INR 12,000 per annum for initial 2 years and INR 25,000 per annum for remaining tenure. Escorts and reader assistance of INR 2,000 per month (for blind and physically handicapped students). |
