The Undergraduates Graduation Committee of India has come up with a PG (postgraduate) scholarship for professional courses for SC/ST students.
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The scholarship aims to provide assistance to 1000 SC/ST students to pursue postgraduate level studies in professional courses in Indian Institutions/ Universities/Colleges.
In order to enable the students of the deprived sections of the society to undertake postgraduate level studies in professional courses like Engineering and Science, Management, Pharmacy, etc. in Indian institutions/ universities/ colleges.
Based on the actual expenditure incurred by a student on the admissible items, a contingency grant sanctioned shall be reimbursed.
In case any books or non-consumable items are acquired by the contingency fund, the same need to be returned at the end of the post-graduation and research work to the concerned institution.
UGC PG Scholarship Scheme Details:
Organization: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Scholarship Name: UGC PG Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST Students
To continue the scholarship at an increased rate of Rs.5000 per month in the fourth semester, fifth semester, and sixth semester, it is mandatory to secure a first-class or equivalent during the first semester, second and third semester respectively.
Students who score below 60% marks in the first, second, and third-semester examinations will be awarded only Rs. 1000 per month.
A student will be considered ineligible for the scholarship if the enrollment in a professional course is in Distance Education Mode.
The upper age limit for males and females is 45 and 50 respectively as of July 1st of the year of application.
The mandatory 10 hrs per week of work related to research and teaching may include tutorials, laboratory classes, Assistance in the library, etc.
In case of assistance is provided by the students in projects funded by the Government of India or University Grants Commission or Council of Scientific and Industrial Research or Industry, Rs. 1500 per month shall be charged from the project fund for the entire duration.
Students shall enjoy leaving for up to 30 days per winter, festivities, etc. However, no vocational leaves shall be granted to the students.
Age Limit: 45 years for males and 50 years for female candidates.
How to Apply for UGC PG Scholarships 2022-23?
Students are required to UGC official website e.g. https://scholarships.gov.in to apply for the postgraduate scholarship for professional courses for SC/ST students online.
How to Edit or Print UGC PG Scholarship Application?
Receiving salary, emoluments, stipend, etc. during the course from any other source is strongly discouraged.
The validity of the scholarship shall extend to a maximum period of 24 months.
Accommodation in hostels will be provided wherever possible. However, ME/M.Tech. the student shall not be eligible for a house rent allowance (I-IRA)
Medical facilities shall be provided to the student as per university/institute/college rules.
These conditions are subject to periodic changes or additions by the UGC. These conditions will govern the scholarship grant. Misconduct as judged by the concerned Committee will lead to the cancellation of the grant.
Last Date:
17th January 2023 is the last date to apply online
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