The candidates will be selected based on merit in the previous examination.
National Fellowship for OBC Candidate 2018-19
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Eligibility
Postgraduate OBC students
Region
India
Award
Stipend up to INR 28,000 and other benefits
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
National Fellowship for OBC Candidate 2018-19 is to provide fellowships to other backward class (OBC) students to pursue higher studies leading to MPhil and PhD degrees in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology. There are 300 slots for the fellowship. The aim of the programme is to support unemployed OBC students who wish to pursue full-time research without the JRF of UGC-NET or UGC-CSIR NET. Candidates can get a stipend of up to INR 28,000 per month along with other benefits for a duration of 5 years.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, the candidate must:
- Be an Indian citizen
- Belong to the OBC category
- Have an annual family income not more than INR 6 lakhs per annum
- Be already registered as an MPhil/PhD student in a recognized university in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology courses
Benefits
The eligible OBC candidates get the following benefits:
- The Junior research fellow (JRF) candidates will receive INR 25,000 per month for initial 2 years
- The Senior research fellow (SRF) candidates will receive INR 28,000 per month for remaining tenure (maximum of 5 years tenure)
- The JRF students also get contingency grant up to INR 12,000 per annum for initial 2 years
- The SRF students get contingency grant up to INR 25,000 per annum for the remaining 2 years
- The scholars will receive other benefits such as HRA, medical and leaves
Find complete details here.
Documents
- Caste certificate
- Parent's income certificate
- Candidate's colour photograph and signature
- Master degree & mark sheet
- Declaration/certificate from the Head of Department/Institution
- Persons with disability (PwD) certificate
How can you apply?
Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Visit the website link here.
Step 2: Read the instructions and click on 'Proceed For Registration'.
Step 3: Provide personal details and a registration ID will be generated (which will be helpful for downloading pdf file once the submission is complete).
Step 4: Provide research work details including subject, research topic, department etc.
Step 5: Provide other details such as scholarships, present employment etc.
Step 6: Submit the application.
Selection Criteria
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Terms and Conditions
- Suitable single-seated hostel accommodations may be provided to the candidates in the institution.
- The candidates are entitled to a maximum period of 30 days of leave in a year in addition to public holidays.
- Candidates are eligible for maternity/paternity as per the Govt. of India norms.
- The candidates should join within 3 months of the award of the fellowship
- Fellows can transfer their fellowship with permission of the University and the UGC.
Find more details here.
Contact Details
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
New Delhi - 110002
Phone: 011-23604446
Email: webmaster.ugc.help@gmail.com
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