Post-Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates
₹4,500 per month scholarship for 1,000 SC/ST students pursuing first-year postgraduate professional courses (Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, etc.) at recognised Indian institutions through UGC.
About this scheme
The scheme "Post Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates" has been initiated to provide opportunities to the deprived sections of the society, viz. the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) for undertaking postgraduate level studies in Professional subjects like Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy etc. in recognized Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges. Objective: The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to 1000 SC/ST candidates to pursue postgraduate level studies in Professional courses.
Eligibility
- Category: Must belong to SC or ST category
- Academic qualification: Must have obtained a Graduate degree in the relevant subject and secured admission at the Postgraduate level for a regular full-time course in a Professional subject
- Year of study: Must be pursuing the first year of a postgraduate course during the current academic year
- Institution type: Must be enrolled in a recognised University/Institution/College under section 2(f) & 12(B) of UGC Act, a Deemed University under Section 3 of UGC Act, a Central/State Government funded institution, or an Institute of National Importance
Benefits
- Scholarship of ₹4,500 per month
- Financial assistance for the complete duration of the post-graduate course
- Disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode via PFMS
Required documents
- Copy of Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photograph
- Proof of age
- Mark Sheets / Grade Cards & Degrees
- Caste certificate (SC/ST)(optional)
- Disability certificate(optional)If applicable
- Any other document, as required(optional)
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