In this article, we will share with all of you the details of the undergraduate scholarships and the postgraduate scholarships which are available from the Government of India. In this article, we will share with all of you the step-by-step procedure through which you will be able to apply for all of the UGC Scholarship presents in the country. Today, We will also share with you all the rewards of the scholarship and the eligibility criteria for the UGC Scholarship. Make sure to follow the article until the last to get all of the details regarding the scholarship.
What Is UGC Scholarship 2023?
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. Various monetary benefits under various scholarship programs will be provided to the students as per their interests. However, you have to apply for the scholarship before the start of your academic year in order to be successfully eligible for the benefits of the scholarship.
Details of UGC Scholarship
| Name | UGC Scholarship 2023 |
| Launched by | Government of India |
| Objective | Providing monetary benefits |
| Beneficiaries | Students of India |
| Official site | www.ugc.ac.in |
UGC Scholarship Dates Extended
As per the latest information shared by the concerned authority for the scholarship programs, the last date to apply for the scholarship has been extended to 15th January 2022 which was earlier 31st December 2021 for all the applicants. The defective verification and Institute verification dates have also been extended up to 31st January 2022 which was earlier 31st December 2021. Applicants can visit the official website of the national scholarship portal to apply for the scholarship programs of their choice.
List Of Scholarships
The following scholarships are available by the Government:-
University Grants Commission Scholarship Eligibility Conditions
You will have to follow the following eligibility criteria in order to apply for the UGC Scholarship:-
| Scholarship Name | Category | Eligibility |
| Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child | Open for all | The scholarship is open for girl students only with a maximum age limit of 30 years. The applicant should be the single girl child of the family. The applicant must have taken admitted in the first year of a regular, full-time PG course at a recognized university or college. |
| Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder | Open for all | The students who have completed their graduation in the following streams can apply – Life Sciences Chemical Sciences Physical Sciences Mathematical Sciences Earth Sciences Social Sciences Languages Commerce The students must be the first or second rank holder at the undergraduate level and enrolled in a full-time, regular master’s degree program at a recognized university/college. The age of applicant must not be more than 30 years at the time of admission to the PG course. The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by the student in graduation is 60%. |
| Post Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates | SC/ST | The scholarship is open for students who are pursuing the first year of the professional course at the postgraduate level during the current year from a recognized university/institution/college. The courses are approved by leading regulatory bodies like MCI, NCTE, Bar Council of India, NCTIS, RCI, DCI, PCI, AICTE, Development Authority of India, Forensic Regulatory, INC, and ICAR are considered professional courses for which the scholarship is applicable. |
| Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER | For all | The scholarship is open for students having domicile in the North Eastern Region (NER) state who have completed their class 12th or equivalent. The student must have secured admission in a technical, professional, or general degree course at a recognized institute/college/university. The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 4.5 Lakh. |
| Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences | For all | The scholarship is open for single girl children only. The applicant must be pursuing a regular, full-time Ph.D. program in Social Sciences at a recognized Indian University/ Institution/ College. The maximum age limit for general category applicants is 40 years and 45 years for SC/ST/OBC and PwD. The students pursuing their Ph.D. through distance education cannot apply for this scholarship. The scholarship is also open for transgender candidates. |
| Emeritus Fellowship | For all | The fellowship is open to highly qualified, superannuated, and experienced teachers of recognized institutions/colleges/ universities. The applicant must have contributed to his/her service career with quality research and published work. The fellowship allows the awardee to work with a well-defined time-bound action plan up to the age of 70 years. |
| Dr. S. Radharkrishnan Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences | For all | The fellowship is open to unemployed young researchers who are below 35 years of age before the deadline for the submission of the online application. (Note: Relaxation of 5 years is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Women candidates). The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by general category students at the UG level is 55% marks and at the PG level is 60% marks. (Note: For reserved categories including SC, ST, OBC, and PwD, a relaxation of 5% is given). The fellowship is also open to transgender candidates. |
| Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme | For all | The fellowship is open to aspirants below 35 years of age who hold a Ph.D. degree under the science faculty. (Note: A relaxation of up to 3, 5, and 10 years will be given to SC, ST, OBC, Women, and PwD candidates). Teachers, who are working on a confirmed post and are below 35 years of age can also apply. The previous applicants for the fellowship can also apply if they were declared unsuccessful. |
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates | For all | The fellowship is applicable to women candidates only who are unemployed and hold a Ph.D. degree. The age of the applicant should not be more than 55 years (Note: A relaxation of 5 years in age is given to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates). The minimum percentage of marks obtained by general category applicants at the UG level is 55% and at the PG level is 60% (Note: A relaxation of 5% in the minimum percentage of marks is given to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates). Transgender candidates can also apply for this scheme. |
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates | SC/ST | The fellowship is open to unemployed candidates who have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant subject. The maximum age limit for male applicants is 50 years while for female applicants is 55 years. The applicants should have scored 50% marks at the UG level and 55% marks at the PG level. Transgender candidates can also apply. |
| National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students | SC | The students who have passed their post-graduation examination and have registered for an M.Phil./Ph.D. course can apply for this fellowship. The fellowship is open to transgender candidates. |
| National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students | ST | Students having a postgraduate degree are eligible for the fellowship. The applicant must be registered in a full-time regular M.Phil./Ph.D. course at a university/college/institution recognized by UGC. |
| National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities | For all | The fellowship is open to students with disabilities who have been enrolled in a Ph.D./MPhil program at a University or academic institution. |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students | Minority | The fellowship is applicable to students belonging to minority communities i.e. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsi, and Jain. The student must be enrolled in a full-time and regular M.Phil./Ph.D. program. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2.5 Lakh from all sources. The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by the candidates in post-graduation is 50%. Transgender applicants can also apply for the fellowship. |
| National Fellowship for OBC Candidate | OBC | The students who have passed their post-graduation and have registered for M.Phil./Ph.D. courses can apply for the fellowship. The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 6 Lakh from all sources. Transgender candidates can also apply for the fellowship. |
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 the 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 bank passbook
- Domicile certificate
- ID proof provided by the Government
- Birth certificate
- 10th/12th-grade marks card
UGC Scholarship Important Dates
- Different Scholarship Programs have different last dates.
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal to check Last dates of various scholarships
UGC Scholarship Application Process
You will have to follow the following application procedure to successfully apply for the UGC scholarship:-
| Scholarship Name | How to apply? |
| Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child | Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). |
| Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder | Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal. |
| Post Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates | Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal. |
| Special Scholarship Scheme Ishan Uday for NER | Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal. |
| Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences | Apply online through the official website of UGC. |
| Emeritus Fellowship | Apply online through the official website of UGC. |
| Dr. S. Radharkrishnan Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences | Apply online through the official website of UGC. |
| Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme | Apply online through the official website of the fellowship. |
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates | Apply online through the official website of UGC. |
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates | Apply online through the official website of UGC. |
| National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students | Apply online through the official website of UGC. |
| National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students | Apply online through the official website of UGC. |
| National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities | Apply online through the official website of UGC. |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students | Apply online through the official website of UGC. |
| National Fellowship for OBC Candidate | Apply online through the official website of UGC. |
UGC Scholarship Reward Details
The following rewards will be given to you if you apply for the UGC Scholarship given below:-
| Scholarship Name | Rewards |
| Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child | INR 36,200 per annum for a period of 2 years |
| Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder | INR 3,100 per month for a period of 2 years |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences | Fellowship of INR 25,000 per month for the initial 2 years and INR 28,000 per month for the remaining tenure. A contingency grant of INR 10,000 per annum for the 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). |
| Emeritus Fellowship | An honorarium of INR 31,000 per month for 2 years. A contingency of INR 50,000 per annum |
| 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. |
| 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 year respectively. Higher fellowship of INR 46,500 for the first, second and third years. Contingency grant of INR 1 Lakh per annum. |
| 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). |
| 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). |
| 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 the 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). |
| 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 the 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). |
| 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 the initial 2 years and INR 20,500 for the remaining tenure. The contingency allowance for Science Engineering & Technology is INR 12,000 and INR 25,000 for the 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) |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students | Fellowship of INR 25,000 per month (JRF) for the initial two years and INR 28,000 per month (SRF) for the remaining tenure. The 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. The contingency for Science 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). |
| National Fellowship for OBC Candidate | 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 the remaining tenure. The 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). |
Lodge Grievance
- Open the Official Website of the UGC.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Student Grievance Redressal option.
- The grievance form will open on the screen.
- Login with the details and enter the grievance.
- Or click on the Register option if not already registered.
- Now login with the details and submit the grievance.
Track Grievance
- Open the Official Website of the UGC.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Student Grievance Redressal option.
- Now click on the View Status option.
- A login form will open on the screen.
- Enter the details in the Login form and log in.
- After that, the complaint status will open on the screen.
University [Nodal Officer] Login
- Open the Official Website of the UGC.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Student Grievance Redressal option.
- Now click on the Nodal Officer Corner option.
- A login form will open on the screen.
- Enter the login details like username, password.
- Now click on the Login option.
UGC Scholarship Apply Online on NSP Portal
- The applicant has to visit the National scholarship portal to apply online for the various scholarship program.
- Now to apply for the scholarship, you first have to open the official website of national scholarship portal.
- The home page the website will open on the screen.
- Now from the homepage of the website, click on the new registration.
- A new page will open on the screen you have to read all the instructions carefully.
- Now accept the terms and conditions and move forward to apply.
- The registration form will open on the screen.
- Enter all the details to be filled in the application form.
- Upload the related document if any.
- Now click on the register option.
- You will be registered successfully.
- After that, click on the login option and log in with your details.
- Now you can apply for the desired scholarship program.
UGC Scholarship Renewal
- The applicant has to visit the National scholarship portal to apply for renewal for the various scholarship program.
- Now to renew for the scholarship, you first have to open the official website of national scholarship portal.
- The home page the website will open on the screen.
- Now from the homepage of the website, click on the Login option.
- Select the Renewal Login option along with the login year.
- A new page will open on the screen you have to enter the login details.
- Now click on the Loin option and move forward.
- Now the scholarship renewal form will open.
- Enter the details in the application form and click on the submit option.
- Youyr application will be renewed.
Update Mobile Number
- The applicant has to visit the National scholarship portal to update their mobile number for the various scholarship program.
- Now to renew for the scholarship, you first have to open the official website of the national scholarship portal.
- The home page the website will open on the screen.
- Now from the homepage of the website, click on the Login option.
- Select the Renewal Login option along with the login year.
- A new page will open on the screen you have to click on the Update Mobile Number option.
- A new page will open on the screen.
- Now on this page, enter the details in the application form.
- Now click on the Verify and Continue option.
- In this way, you can easily update your mobile number.
Check Beneficiary List
- Open the official website of the national scholarship portal.
- The home page the website will open on the screen.
- Now from the homepage of the website, click on the Registration option.
- A new page will open on the screen.
- Now on this page, you have to click on the scheme-wise scholarship-sanctioned list option.
- A new page with an application form will open on the screen.
- Enter the details to be filled in the application form.
- Now click on the submit option.
- The beneficiary details will open on the screen.
Contact Details
- Address: UGC, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002
- Phone number: 011-23604446, 011-23604200
- Email ID: webmaster.ugc.help@gmail.com