Every year, thousands of scholarships are awarded to students who have achieved some goals and targets or performed outstandingly in their concerned fields.
To extend a warm felicitation to such extraordinary performers in the academic field, the UGC has started providing Scholarships & Fellowships.
In this blog, we have provided a list of all the UGC Scholarships/Fellowships. You can have a quick look at them.
List of UGC Scholarships 2021
| S.No. |
Name of UGC Scholarship 2021 |
Application Period* |
No. of Scholarships |
| 1. |
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi UGC Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child |
Between October and November |
3000 |
| 2. |
Post Graduate Merit UGC Scholarship for University Rank Holder |
Between October and November |
3000 |
| 3. |
Post Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates |
Between October and November |
1000 |
| 4. |
Special UGC Scholarship Scheme "Ishan Uday for NER |
Between October and November |
10000 |
| 5. |
Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences |
NA |
NA |
| 6. |
Emeritus Fellowship |
NA |
200 |
| 7. |
Dr. S. Radharkrishnan Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences |
NA |
200 |
| 9. |
PhD Fellowship to Women Candidates |
NA |
100 |
| 10. |
PhD Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates |
NA |
100 |
| 11. |
National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students |
NA |
2000 |
| 12. |
National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students |
NA |
750 |
| 13. |
National UGC Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities |
Between October and November |
200 |
| 14. |
Maulana Azad National UGC Fellowship for Minority Students |
NA |
756 |
| 15. |
National Fellowship for OBC Candidate |
NA |
300 |
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Emeritus UGC Fellowship 2021
UGC has started the “Emeritus Fellowship” to provide an opportunity to the highly qualified, experienced, & superannuated teachers who have been actively engaged in research & teaching programs in the preceding years.
With the help of this fellowship, teachers will be able to undertake research, without any restriction of position or pay scales.
Objective
The Emeritus fellowship allow candidates to pursue research from the following institutes -
Universities/Institutions/Colleges under section 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act, 1956.
Deemed to be universities under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 which are eligible to receive grant in aid from UGC.
Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central/ State Govt.
Institutes of National Importance.
Eligibility
The eligibility will be based on the quality of research and published work contributed by the teacher in his/her service career.
The awardee (superannuated) can work under this scheme with a well-defined time bound action plan up to the age of 70 years or up to two years (non-extendable) of the award whichever is earlier.
Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme.
The reservation shall be followed as per the Govt. of India norms.
Total No. of Seats
The number of slots available under this scheme are - 100 for Science streams and 100 for Humanities, Social Sciences and Languages (total 200 slots) at any one given time basis.
UGC Fellowship Amount & Benefits
The benefits of the scheme available are:
Honorarium of Rs. 31,000/month for two years (non-extendable).
Contingency grant (non-lapsable) of INR 50,000/- p.a. towards secretarial assistance, travel within the country for the research project, stationery, postage, consumables, books and journals, and equipment.
*However, books, journals and equipment etc. procured out of the contingency grant will be the property of the university/college/institute.
Medical facilities.
Foreign visit related to the approved research work of the awardee will be limited to once in a year with the prior approval/no-objection of the Institution/University where the project work is being undertaken along with that of UGC.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Scholarship for PhD Students in Humanities and Social Sciences
The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity to carry out advanced studies and research in Humanities and Social Sciences including languages in Indian Universities/Colleges/ Institutions.
Eligibility
To avail this scholarship offered by UGC, the candidates must –
Be unemployed
Not more than 35 years
Note: Relaxation of 5 years is provided for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PWD (Persons with Disabilities)/transgender candidates.
Minimum 55% of marks at UG level and minimum 60% of marks at PG level for general category candidates.
For reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Transgenders) candidates, a minimum 50% of marks at UG level and a minimum 55% of marks at PG level are required.
Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme.
UGC Scholarship Amount & Benefits
The financial assistance available under the scheme are as follows –
| Item |
Rate of Fellowship (Revised) |
| Fellowship |
INR 38,800 – 1st year | INR 40,300 – 2nd year | INR 41,900 - 3rd year |
| Contingency A |
INR 50,000 p.a. for 3 years |
| Escorts/Reader assistance |
INR 2000/- p.m. (fixed) in case of physically disabled candidates |
Post-Doctoral UGC Fellowship to Women Candidates
UGC has initiated a scheme for women candidates who are unemployed. This is a fellowship for PhD students in their respective subjects. The aim of this scheme is to celebrate the talented instincts of the women candidates for advanced studies and research.
Eligibility
The candidate should be unemployed.
The candidates must have a Ph.D. degree.
The candidate shouldn't be more than 55 years of age. There shall be an age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD (Persons with Disabilities/Transgenders of 5 years).
In case of general category minimum 55% of marks at UG level and minimum 60% of marks at PG level.
For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD/ Transgenders), minimum 50% of marks at UG level and minimum 55% of marks at PG level.
Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme.
UGC Scholarship Amount & Benefits
The financial assistance available under the scheme are as follows –
| Item |
Rate of Fellowship (Revised) |
| Fellowship |
INR 38,800 – 1st year | INR 46,500 – after 2 year |
| Contingency A |
INR 50,000 p.a. for three years |
| Escorts/Reader assistance |
INR 2000/- p.m. (fixed) in case of physically disabled candidates |
Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child UGC Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences
The main motives of the proposed scheme are -
To support higher education of a girl child in Social Sciences.
To recognize the value of observance of small family norm.
To recognize the norm of single girl child in society.
To propagate the concept of single girl child norm.
Promoting single girls in society.
Eligibility
Any single girl child of her parents pursuing Ph.D. in Social Sciences is eligible to apply under the scheme.
A girl child from the family with one son and one daughter will not be considered for this fellowship.
Proof of being single girl child has to be submitted on an affidavit of INR 50/- stamp paper from the fellow/parent duly attested by SDM/First Class Magistrate/Gazetted Officer at the time of filling the online application.
The scheme is applicable to such girl child who has registered herself in regular, fulltime Ph.D. program in Social Sciences in any of the Indian Universities/Colleges/Institutes.
Admission to Ph.D. course in distance education mode is not covered under the scheme.
Girl students up to the age of 40 years for general category and 45 years for the reserved categories i.e. SC/ST/OBC and PWD (Persons with Disabilities)/ Transgenders can apply.
Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme as per the norms.
UGC Scholarship Amount
The financial assistance available under the scheme are as follows –
| Item |
Rate of Fellowship (Revised) |
| Fellowship |
INR 25,000 - for initial two years | INR 28,000 - for remaining tenure |
| Contingency |
INR 10,000 - for initial two years | INR 20,500 - for remaining tenure |
| Escorts/Reader assistance |
INR 2000/- p.m. (fixed) in case of physically disabled candidates |
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi UGC Scholarship for Single Girl Child for PG Programs
To support post graduate education of single girl child in non-professional courses and to recognize the value of observance of small family norm, UGC has initiated this fellowship.
Eligibility
Girl students who do not have any brother or who are twin sisters/fraternal sisters may apply for scholarship.
Girl child belonging to a family of one son and one daughter will not be considered for scholarship under the scheme.
Girl students up to the age of 30 years at the time of admission in PG courses are eligible.
The scheme is applicable to single girl child who has taken admission in regular, fulltime first year master’s degree course at any designated university or a post graduate college. This scholarship is available to PG-I-year student only.
Admission to PG course in distance education mode is not covered under the scheme.
Financial Assistance
The candidates who apply for the scheme can get financial assistance of INR 3100 per month.
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UGC Fellowship for PhD Students - SC/ST Candidates
This scheme is initiated with the objective of providing an opportunity for SC/ST candidates to undertake postdoctoral research in Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences at any of the Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges.
Eligibility
The candidate must have a doctorate degree in the relevant subject preferably with published research work to their credit.
This is a fellowship for PhD students who are unemployed..
The upper age limit for male applicants is 50 years and 55 years in the case of female candidates.
The candidates of SC/ST categories having 50% marks at UG level and 55% marks at PG level are eligible to apply under the Scheme.
Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the UGC Fellowship scheme.
UGC Scholarship Prize Money
The financial assistance available under the scheme are as follows:
| S. No. |
Item |
Rate of Fellowship (Revised) |
| 1. |
Fellowship |
INR 38,800 pm for first 2 years | INR 46,500 pm from 3rd year onwards |
| 2. |
Contingency |
INR 50,000 pa |
| 3. |
Escorts/Reader/Assistance |
INR 2,000 pm in case of PWD’s |
The fellowship will be applicable up to 5 years only.
Rajiv Gandhi National UGC Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates
The main motive of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to the eligible SC/ST candidates to pursue higher studies such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. from the reputed Indian Universities/Colleges.
Eligibility
The candidate should belong to SC/ST and have passed the post-graduate examination.
The candidate must be registered for M.Phil./Ph.D.
Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme.
UGC Scholarship Prize Money
The financial assistance available under the scheme are as follows:
| Item |
Rate of Fellowship (Revised) |
Categories |
| Fellowship in Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering & Technology |
INR 16000 for initial two years |
RGNJRF |
| Contingency A |
INR 10000 for initial two years |
Humanities & |
| Contingency B |
INR 12000 for initial two years |
Sciences, Engg. |
| Departmental Assistance |
INR 3000 student to the host |
For all disciplines |
| Escorts/Reader assistance |
INR 2000 in cases of physically |
For all disciplines |
| HRA |
As per rules of the University/ Institutions |
For all disciplines |
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National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students
This fellowship is for PhD students who belong to the ST category and have passed the post-graduate examination in a concerned subject and desire to pursue research without UGC NET JRF.
Eligibility
The candidate should be from the ST category.
The candidate must be registered for M.Phil./Ph.D.
Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Note - Check here the complete list of candidates qualified for award of 'National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC).
UGC Fellowship Amount
The financial assistance available under the scheme are as follows:
| Item |
Rate of Fellowship (Revised) |
Categories |
| Fellowship in Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering & Technology |
INR 25,000 for initial two years |
JRF |
| Contingency A |
INR 10000 for initial two years |
Humanities & |
| Contingency B |
INR 12,000/-pa for initial two years |
Sciences, Engg. |
| Escorts/Reader assistance |
INR 2000/- p.m. in cases of physically handicapped & blind candidates |
All subject |
| HRA |
As per rules of the University/Institutions/Colleges |
All subject |
National UGC Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities
To provide the opportunity for the students with disabilities to pursue higher education such as M.Phil. and Ph.D., UGC has started this fellowship.
There are a total of 200 fellowships available for PhD students who belong to the PWD category.
Eligibility
Any student with disabilities who has been admitted to M.Phil./Ph.D. degree in a University or academic institution.
The candidate must get himself/herself registered for M.Phil/Ph.D at the first available opportunity but not later than within a period of two years from the receipt of award letter. This period is not extendable.
After two years, if the progress of the awardee is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF).
*The research work will be assessed by a three-member committee set up by the University. The committee will consist of the supervisor, head of the department and one outside expert in the subject.
JRF may be terminated in case the progress of the candidate is not found satisfactory by the committee
UGC Scholarship Amount
The financial assistance available under the scheme is as follows:
| Item |
Rate of Fellowship (Revised) |
| Fellowship |
Rs.25,000/-p.m. initial two year as JRF | Rs.28,000/-p.m. for remaining tenure as SRF |
| Contingency (Humanities & Social Sciences including Arts/Fine Arts) |
Rs.10,000/-p.a. for initial two year (JRF) | Rs.20,500/-p.a. for remaining tenure(SRF) |
| Contingency (Science, Engineering & Technology) |
Rs.12,000/-p.a. initial two year (JRF) | Rs.25,000/-p.a. for remaining tenure (SRF) |
| Escorts/Reader/Assistance |
INR 2,000 pm in case of PWD’s |
| HRA |
As per Govt. of India norms. |
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Maulana Azad National UGC Fellowship for Minority Students
The Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students is formulated and funded by Ministry of Minority Affairs.
The scheme is open to candidates who belong to any of the minority communities and are pursuing higher studies in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology.
3% of this UGC fellowship is reserved for physically handicapped candidates belonging to minority communities as per provision laid down by the Government of India.
Eligibility
Candidate should belong to one of the minority communities – Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi & Jain.
Candidate should be registered for regular and full time M.Phil./Ph.D. courses in University/Academic Institution by fulfilling conditions of admission of that University/Institution.
The annual income of the beneficiary/parents or guardian of the beneficiary should not exceed INR 6.0 lakh from all sources.
Candidate should submit his/her/parent’s/guardian’s income certificate issued by the appropriate authority.
The candidate should have secured a minimum score of 55% at post graduate level.
Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Note: UGC has released the qualified candidates' list for Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students (MANF). You can check the list here.
UGC Scholarship Amount
| Item |
Rate of Fellowship |
| Fellowship |
INR 25,000 for initial two years (JRF) |
| Contingency for Contingency for Humanities & Social Sciences and Commerce |
INR 10, 000 for initial two years. |
| Contingency for Science |
INR 12, 000 for initial two years |
| Escorts/Reader Assistance |
INR 2,000 in cases of physically and visually challenged candidates |
National UGC Fellowship for OBC Candidates
This UGC Fellowship scheme 2021 has been initiated keeping in view the social other backward class (OBC) candidates of the society and to give them the opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research.
The objective of this award is to provide fellowships in the form of financial assistance to unemployed students of OBC to pursue higher studies in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology.
Eligibility
The candidate should belong to OBC and should have passed the post graduate examination.
The annual income of the beneficiary/parents or guardian should not exceed INR 6.00 lakh per annum from all sources.
The candidate who is already registered for M.Phil./Ph.D. will be eligible for the consideration for award of the fellowship under cited scheme.
Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Note - Check the complete list of 2021 qualified candidates for National Fellowship released by University Grant Commission here.
UGC Scholarship Amount
| Item |
Rate of Fellowship (Revised) |
Categories |
| Fellowship in Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences |
INR 25000 for initial two years |
JRF |
| Contingency A |
INR 10000 for initial two years |
Humanities & |
| Contingency B |
INR 12000 for initial two years |
Sciences, Engg. |
| Escorts/Reader assistance |
INR 2000 in cases of physically |
All Subjects |
| HRA |
As per rules of the University/ Institutions |
All Subjects |
Post Graduate UGC Scholarships for Professional Courses (SC/ST Candidates)
The objective of the scheme is to give financial assistance to 1000 SC/ST candidates & pursue postgraduate level studies in professional subjects like Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy etc. at recognized Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges.
Eligibility
The candidate must have obtained a graduate degree in the relevant subject.
They must have got admission to the postgraduate level for a regular full-time course in any of the professional subjects in a recognized University/Institution/College.
The upper age limit for male applicants is 45 years and 50 years in the case of female candidates.
UGC Scholarship Amount
The financial assistance available under the scheme is as follows:
| Item |
Rate of Fellowship (Revised) |
Categories |
| Fellowship |
INR 7,800 pm | INR 4,700 pm |
M.E./M-Tech|Other Courses |
| Contingency A |
INR 15,000 pa | INR 10,000 pa |
M.E./M-Tech|Other Courses |
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Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders
The purposes of this UGC Scholarship scheme is:
To promote and nurture talent.
To reward meritorious students with outstanding performance at the undergraduate level to pursue postgraduate studies.
To promote study in basic courses at the undergraduate level.
To build up academic excellence at the postgraduate level across the colleges and universities in the country.
There is a total of 3000 fellowships available for the candidates who are seeking to pursue a PG degree and will be valid for 2 years only.
Eligibility
The scholarship is available to the student for the first PG Degree only.
The age limit for the students is 30 years at the time of admission in the PG course.
Distance mode of education will not be considered under the scheme.
Amount of UGC Fellowship
The awardee will be provided a scholarship of Rs.2,000/- p.m. for a period of two years (i.e. 10 months in a year).
The second-year grant will be released after receiving the Utilization Certificate and statement of expenditure along with the progress report of the first year.
UGC Scholarship "Ishan Uday" for North Eastern Region
To promote higher education and encourage children to belong to an economically weaker section of the NE region, the UGC has decided to launch “Ishan Uday” Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region.
The objectives of this UGC Scholarship are -
To provide equal opportunities for higher studies in NE Region.
To increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in NE Region.
To focus more on professional education in NE Region.
Optimum utilization of NER Budgetary Allocation.
Number of UGC Fellowships
It is envisaged to provide 10,000 fresh scholarships every year beginning from the academic year 2014-15 for general degree courses, technical and professional courses, including medical and para-medical courses.
Eligibility
Students with the domicile of NER who have passed Class XII or equivalent exam from a school situated within NER through any recognized board of education.
Only first-year Undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
For integrated degree courses the UGC scholarship will be tenable for the complete duration of the course.
For dual degree courses, the scholarship shall be tenable for the first degree only. The university shall clarify it while recommending a candidate for the scholarship.
For availing scholarships under this scheme, the income of the parents of the student should not exceed INR 4.5 lakh per annum.
Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme.
The following students shall not be eligible under this scheme-
Pursuing courses/programs through Open Universities.
Already availing scholarship for pursuing the undergraduate program under any other scheme.
Gaining admission through ‘management quota’.
Pursuing courses, such as Diploma, not leading to any award of degree.
Whose parents’ income exceeds INR 4.5 lakh per annum.
UGC Amount of fellowship
An amount of INR 5400/- p.m. for General Degree courses and INR 7800/- p.m. for Technical & Professional courses will be given through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary student.
All the above-mentioned fellowships are offered by the UGC. To help the student get higher studies opportunities, the authority had also started the NTA NET Exam through which candidates can show their talent and abilities and get the prestigious positions of lecturer/research in any of the Indian Universities.
Important Note -
The officials have released the qualified candidate's list for the award of: -
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Student
National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes
National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students
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UGC Scholarship 2021 FAQs
The above blog has covered all the information about UGC Scholarships. To help you get more clarification about them, we have created a list of UGC NET FAQs asked by the aspirants. If you also have any queries, then you must read the following questions.
Ques 1. How can I get the UGC Scholarship 2021?
Ans. To get the University Grants Commission scholarship you will have to apply through the National Scholarship Portal or apply online through the UGC official website.
Ques 2. What is Rajiv Gandhi UGC Fellowship?
Ans. Rajiv Gandhi fellowship provides financial support to SC/ST students. So, they can get their higher education without any financial hassle. Check the complete details for this fellowship here.
Ques 3. How to check the UGC Fellowship status?
Ans. To check the fellowship, use the UGC Scholarship Portal for Tracking.
Step 1: Select the scheme.
Step 2: Enter your student ID.
Step 3: Enter your DOB (format: DD/MM/YYYY)
Step 4: Enter the captcha.
Step 5: Click on the ‘Login’ button.
Ques 4. How many UGC scholarships can I get for JRF?
Ans. The UGC NET JRF amount offered is INR 31,000 (for 2 initial years) and INR 35,000 (for the remaining tenure).
Ques 5. What is a UGC scholarship 2021?
Ans. UGC Scholarship provides financial support to the students who wish to pursue their higher education without any financial problems. It was initiated by the government of India.
Ques 6. How can I get a JRF scholarship?
Ans. To get the UGC NET JRF, you will have to appear for the NTA UGC NET exam. You can check the complete details of UGC NET JRF here.
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