UGC Scholarships 2023-24 Last date, Apply Online

The UGC Scholarships 2023 is one of the scholarship schemes specially designed for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Students. It is to provide financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections of society, as well as those belonging to specific categories such as SC/ST/OBC/Minorities. The scholarship covers a wide range of disciplines, including Humanities, Science, Engineering, and Social Sciences.

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UGC NSP Scholarship 2023 Complete list

UGC NSP Scholarship 2023 Complete list

Scholarship Name	Number of Scholarships
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Varies based on merit and availability
Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)	Varies based on merit and availability
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child	1200 per year
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students	Varies based on merit and availability
National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes (OBC) Students	Varies based on merit and availability
Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Women	Varies based on merit and availability
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates	1000
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region	10000
PG Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates	Varies based on merit and availability
PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders	3000

About UGC Scholarships 2023

University Grants Commission (UGC) Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship program that aims to support meritorious students pursuing higher education in India. The scholarship program is awarded by the University Grants Commission, which is a statutory body that oversees the development of higher education in the country.

The scholarship offers two types of scholarships: the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and the Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). The JRF is awarded to students who have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) or the UGC-CSIR NET exam, and are pursuing research in their respective fields. The SRF is awarded to students who have completed their JRF and are pursuing research in their respective fields.

The UGC Scholarship program provides several benefits to students, including financial assistance, research opportunities, and exposure to the academic community. The scholarship amount varies depending on the type of scholarship and the category of the student. In addition to the scholarship amount, students may also receive other benefits such as contingency grants, house rent allowance, and medical benefits.

UGC scholarship 2023 : Eligibility criteria

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria
National Fellowship for OBC Students	Must belong to OBC category, have minimum 55% marks in Master’s
National Fellowship for OBC Students	degree, and be enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. program
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates	Must belong to SC/ST category, have minimum 55% marks in
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates	Master’s degree, and be enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. program
PG Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates	Must belong to SC/ST category, have minimum 60% marks in
	Bachelor’s degree, and be enrolled in a full-time PG course
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students	Must belong to minority community, have minimum 55% marks in
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students	Master’s degree, and be enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. program
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region	Must be a domicile of North Eastern Region, have family income
	less than INR 4.5 lakhs per annum, and be enrolled in a UG program
PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders	Must have obtained first or second rank at UG level and be
PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders	enrolled in a full-time PG course
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child	Must be a single girl child and have taken admission in a PG course
Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Women	Must be a female researcher and have completed a Ph.D. degree
Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Women	in a relevant field
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Must have a master’s degree with at least 55% marks and have
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	qualified NET or other national level exams
Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)	Must have completed 2 years of JRF and be enrolled in a full-
Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)	time Ph.D. program

Note: The eligibility criteria mentioned in the table is subject to change and students are advised to refer to the official website of UGC for the latest information.

UGC scholarships Last Date :

below tabular form represent the scholarship counts that are going to offer this year for all 4 types of scholarships offered by UGC.

Make sure to apply on NSP website before last date expires.

Type of scholarship	Scheme closing date
Ishan Uday scholarship for North Eastern Region (NER)	30/November/2023
Indira Gandhi scholarship for PG for single girl child student.	30/November/2023
PG scholarship for university rank holders (1’st and 2’nd Rank holder students)	30/November/2023
UGC scholarship for PG students (ST/SC category)	30/November/2023

UGC Scholarship Reward Details

Scholarship Name	Reward Details
National Fellowship for OBC Students	Monthly fellowship of INR 25,000 for initial two years, INR 28,000 for the remaining tenure, contingency grant of INR 10,000 per annum for Humanities and Social Sciences and INR 20,500 per annum for Sciences, Engineering, and Technology.
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates	Monthly fellowship of INR 25,000 for initial two years, INR 28,000 for the remaining tenure
PG Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates	INR 7,800 per month for a period of 10 months per year.
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students	Monthly fellowship of INR 25,000 for initial two years, and 20500 for sci, eng, and technology
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region	INR 5,400 per month for General degree courses and INR 7,800 per month for technical/professional/medical courses.
PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders	INR 3,100 per month for a period of two years.
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child	INR 36,200 per annum for a period of two years.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Women	INR 46,500 per month with contingency grant of INR 1,00,000 per annum for five years.
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	INR 31,000 per month for initial two years and INR 35,000 for the remaining tenure, with contingency grant of INR 12,000 per annum for Humanities and Social Sciences and INR 25,000 per annum for Sciences, Engineering, and Technology.
Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)	INR 35,000 per month for a period of three years, with contingency grant of INR 1,00,000 per annum for Humanities and Social Sciences and INR 2,00,000 per annum for Sciences,

UGC Scholarships 2023-24 Apply Online :

Below are the series of steps one should follow at the time of apply on National scholarship portal.

Visit the official website of UGC or National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Register as a new user by providing basic information such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
Log in using the registration credentials and select the scholarship scheme for which you want to apply.
Read the instructions carefully and fill in the application form with accurate details.
Upload the scanned copies of the required documents such as educational certificates, caste certificate, income certificate, proof of identity, proof of address, bank account details, and photograph.
Verify all the details entered in the application form and click on the submit button.
A unique application ID will be generated after submission of the form. Note down the application ID for future reference.
Students can track the status of their application through the online portal and can also edit their application form before the deadline.
Once the selection process is complete, the scholarship amount will be directly transferred to the bank account of the selected candidates.

Note : after final submission no changes are allowed.

UGC Scholarship Documents Required

To apply for UGC scholarships, students need to submit certain documents along with their application form. The documents required may vary based on the scholarship scheme, but some common documents required for UGC scholarships are:

Proof of Identity: This includes documents such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, or any other government-issued identity proof.

Proof of Address: Documents such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, passport, or any other address proof issued by the government.

Educational Certificates: This includes certificates and mark sheets of previous academic qualifications such as class 10, class 12, and graduation degree.

Income Certificate: This is required to show the income of the applicant’s family, which should be within the specified income limit.

Caste Certificate: This is required for students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/minority communities.

Bank Account Details: Students need to provide their bank account details such as account number, IFSC code, and branch name.

Passport Size Photograph: Recent passport size photographs of the applicant.

It is important for students to check the specific documents required for the scholarship scheme they are applying for, as the requirements may vary. Additionally, students should ensure that all the documents submitted are authentic and genuine, as any discrepancy may lead to rejection of their application.

Important links & Details :

Official website : www.scholarships.gov.in (UGC scholarship portal URL)

Toll free no : 01206619540

Help desk ID : helpdesk@nsp.gov.in

FAQ’S :

Ishan Uday scholarship for North Eastern Region (NER) :

https://scholarships.gov.in/public/FAQ/FAQ_Ishanuday.pdf

Indira Gandhi scholarship for PG for single girl child student :

https://scholarships.gov.in/public/FAQ/FAQ_SGC1819.pdf

PG scholarship for university rank holders (1’st and 2’nd Rank holder students) :

https://scholarships.gov.in/public/FAQ/FAQ_URH1819.pdf

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