UGC Fellowship schemes (SC/ST) Part 3-
29-Jan-2023
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The scheme is for
candidates from the deprived
section of the society and
to provide them opportunity
to undertake postgraduate
level studies in
Professional subects like
Engineering & Technology,
Management, Pharmacy etc. in
Indian Universities /
Institutions/ College
Name of the Fellowship: PG Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST Students
Introduction: The scheme is for candidates from the deprived section of the society and to provide them opportunity to undertake postgraduate level studies in Professional subects like Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy etc. in Indian Universities / Institutions/ College
Objective: The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to 1000 SC/ST candidates to pursue postgraduate level studies in Professional subjects in the eligible institutions as given below.
Eligibility Criteria: Courses which require approval from Regulatory Council i.e. Medical Council of India (MCI), Dental Council of India (DCI), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), NCTIS, NCTE Bar council of India (BCI), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), INC, FORENSIC REGULATORY & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF INDIA are considered professional courses
M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MSW and Mass Communication and Journalism degree doesn’t come under the category of Professional courses
Candidates pursuing post graduate course in professional subjects through correspondence or in Distance Education mode are not eligible to receive financial assistance under this scheme.
Fellowship amount: Scholarship amount is Rs7800/ per month for ME/ M.Tech for 2/3 years depending on the course. Other courses Rs.4,700/-p.m
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