Selected students will receive the benefits in the following manner:-
For National Fellowship Scheme:-
Applicants selected for the fellowship will receive a stipend according to the following table. However, this is subject to meeting the conditions outlined in the program guidelines.
Course |
Stream |
Monthly Scholarship |
Annual Contingency |
Monthly House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
Escort Allowance |
M.Phil. degree |
Humanities & Social Sciences/Engineering
Technology/Science |
₹31,000 |
₹10,000 |
Equal to UGC rates (8% or 16% or 24% based on city of residence) |
A monthly escort allowance of ₹2,000 for Divyang students only at par with UGC rates |
₹12,000 |
Ph.D. degree |
₹31,000 for the first two years and ₹35,000 for the remaining 3 years |
₹20,500 |
₹25,000 |
Important Note:
- The above rates are equal to UGC rates, which may be revised as and when required.
- Students residing in university-provided hostels cannot claim House Rent Allowance (HRA). They are only eligible for the university's hostel fees.
- Students cannot claim other expenses like mess fees, electricity charges, or water charges. A certificate from the Registrar/Director/Principal confirming this is required.
- Awards will be disbursed directly to students' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
For National Scholarship Scheme:-
The table below details the financial assistance offered to selected candidates. However, this is subject to fulfilling the scheme's conditions.
Component |
Details |
Remarks |
Tuition fees and Admission fees |
Full admission fees, tuition fees and other non-refundable charges concerning Government Institutions |
There will be a ceiling of ₹2,50,000 per annum per student for private-sector institutions |
Books and Stationery |
₹5,000 per annum |
For students without bills/vouchers |
Stipend |
₹3,000 per month |
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Computer and Accessories |
₹45,000 (One-time assistance during the course tenure) |
Computer & accessories may be desktop/laptop etc. (without bills/vouchers) |
Important Note:-
- The scholarship will cover tuition fees and admission fees payable directly to the institute.
- If the student has already paid these fees, they can submit receipts/vouchers for reimbursement. The award will then be disbursed to their Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Read the details carefully before applying for any of the opportunities.
FOR FELLOWSHIP:-
Eligible students must register themselves through a valid Aadhaar to apply for the fellowship. To create an official Digilocker an applicant can follow the steps mentioned below:-
Step 1: Visit the official website of Digilocker.
Step 2: Navigate to the right-hand side of the dashboard and click on the 'Sign Up' button.
Step 3: Fill in the required details which include name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, & email ID and set a 6-digit PIN to register on the Digilocker portal.
After creating an account, applicants are required to upload scanned copies of all their documents to DigiLocker. Alternatively, students can also create an account through the National Tribal Fellowship Portal.
To apply for the fellowship students can follow the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the 'National Tribal Fellowship Portal'.
Step 2: Navigate to the 'New Registration' option at the right-hand side of the dashboard and click on the 'Student Registration (New)' option in the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Read the details carefully and tick the checkbox and click on the 'Proceed' button.
Step 5: Fill in the required details to complete the registration process.
Step 6: After successful registration, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.
FOR SCHOLARSHIP:
Eligible students must first register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) to apply for the scholarship:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number, students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.
Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.
Selection Criteria for Fellowship:
- A merit list of research scholars will be created based on their master's degree grades and selection committee criteria.
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs website will publish a list of provisionally selected fellowship awardees.
Selection Procedure for Scholarship:
Candidates will be selected based on their rank in the merit list and the number of slots available in their selected stream.
Note:- The Ministry's decision on awarding scholarships is final. They also reserve the right to withdraw or cancel scholarships without explanation.