Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship

Conducted by: University Grants Commission (UGC)

Fellowship: Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNFS)

Objective: It is for the to provide fellowship in the form of financial assistance to students belonging to SC/ ST to pursue studies leading to M. Phil and Ph. D degree (full time) in Sciences, Engg. & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences.

No of Fellowships: 2000 for Scheduled Caste and 667 for Scheduled Tribe candidates for all the subjects.

Eligibility: Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject & registered for M.Phil/Ph.D in recognized University/Institute/College.

Fellowship amount:

Science Humanities and Social Science:
Rs.16000/-p.m. for initial two years
Rs.18000/-p.m. for remaining tenure

Engg. & Technology:
Rs.16000/-p.m. for initial two years
Rs.18000/-p.m. for remaining tenure

Contingency A (Humanities & Social Sciences)
Rs.10000/-p.a. for initial two years
Rs.20500/-p.a. for remaining tenure

Contingency B (Sciences, Engg. & Technology)
Rs.12000/-p.a. for initial two years
Rs.25000/-p.a. for remaining tenure  

Departmental Assistance (All subjects)
Rs. 3000/- p.a. per student to the host institution for providing infrastructure

Escorts/Reader Assistance (All subjects)
Rs. 2000/- p.m. in cases of physically handicapped & blind candidates

Selection process: Students will be selected by the Expert Committee on the basis of merit. The decision of the Commission in this regard shall be final. Direct & incomplete applications will not be entertained.

How to apply: Click here to apply online

Application deadline: December 26, 2012

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Address:
University Grant Commission (U G C)
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi
Pin:110 002
India

Phone: 23232701/23236735/ 23239437

Website: www.ugc.ac.in