Sarkari Yojana

Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme

Rajasthan
Quick Summary: Rajasthan awards six SC scholars a year a ₹15,000 monthly fellowship for up to three years to pursue a Ph.D. in Sociology, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Political Science or Anthropology at a Rajasthan university.

About Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme

The Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, started the “Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme” to fund Ph.D.-level research by talented Scheduled Caste students. During the first phase, six students a year will be covered. Students who are selected get a monthly fellowship to carry out research in particular subjects: Sociology, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Political Science and Anthropology.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

28 Mar 2017

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be natives of Rajasthan

Applicants must be natives of Rajasthan.

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Applicants must be from the Scheduled Caste (SC)…

Applicants must be from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.

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A postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55%…

A postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks is required.

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Applicants must be under 35 years of age…

Applicants must be under 35 years of age when applying.

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Total yearly family income of the applicant's from…

Total yearly family income of the applicant's from every source must not be more than ₹2,50,000/-.

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Candidates enrolled in central or state government universities…

Candidates enrolled in central or state government universities in Rajasthan get priority.

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No more than two children of the same…

No more than two children of the same family (parents/guardians) may apply.

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The applicant must have been admitted to a…

The applicant must have been admitted to a Ph.D. programme at a recognised university in Rajasthan in any one of these subjects:
Sociology
Public Administration
Law
Economics
Political Science
Anthropology Other terms & conditions:

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Selected candidates must furnish an admission certificate from…

Selected candidates must furnish an admission certificate from the Head of the University or Institute where the Ph.D. is being pursued.

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Selected Ph.D

Selected Ph.D. candidates must furnish an attendance certificate in the format laid down by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

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A yearly progress report on the research must…

A yearly progress report on the research must be sent to the department, and a copy of the completed research must also be given to the department.

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If a student misuses the fellowship money, the…

If a student misuses the fellowship money, the amount paid will be recovered from them along with 10% interest. An undertaking to this effect must be given on a non-judicial stamp of ₹100/-.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial Assistance:

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Chosen Ph.D

Chosen Ph.D. scholars get a fellowship of ₹15,000 every month for a period of up to three years. Mode of Disbursement:

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The fellowship is paid into the student's bank…

The fellowship is paid into the student's bank account by cheque or DD. Duration:

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The fellowship runs for no more than 3…

The fellowship runs for no more than 3 years, provided academic progress remains satisfactory.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Caste Certificate from a competent authority in Rajasthan

Caste Certificate from a competent authority in Rajasthan

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Residence Certificate establishing permanent residence in Rajasthan

Residence Certificate establishing permanent residence in Rajasthan

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Income Certificate in the format prescribed by the…

Income Certificate in the format prescribed by the Rajasthan government

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The applicant's Aadhaar Card

The applicant's Aadhaar Card

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account

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Certificate of the Postgraduate Degree

Certificate of the Postgraduate Degree

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Evidence of Ph.D

Evidence of Ph.D. admission (admission letter from a recognised Rajasthan university)

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The proposed Research Proposal

The proposed Research Proposal

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Affidavit on ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper declaring that…

Affidavit on ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper declaring that no other fellowship is being received

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Other documents as may be required

Other documents as may be required

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2017-03-28

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

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Fill Out the Application Form - Complete the…

Fill Out the Application Form
Complete the prescribed application form issued by the Rajasthan Government.
Check that personal, academic and bank details are all entered correctly.

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Submit the Application - Send the filled form…

Submit the Application
Send the filled form with the supporting documents to: Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Moondla, Jamwaramgarh, Jaipur (Email ID: secretaryapj@gmail.com)

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Scrutiny of Applications - Applications received are examined…

Scrutiny of Applications
Applications received are examined by a Scrutiny Committee for eligibility and completeness.
Officials of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department sit on this committee.

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Selection by State-Level Approval Committee - Based on…

Selection by State-Level Approval Committee
Based on merit and eligibility, the State-Level Approval Committee picks up to 6 students each year.

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Annual Review and Renewal - To keep getting…

Annual Review and Renewal
To keep getting the fellowship, the student has to file a progress report every year.
A student who drops out or misuses the fellowship may be required to return the money with 10% interest. NOTE: Applications must reach within one month of the advertisement date.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

1. The applicant should not be receiving any other fellowship or financial assistance from another department or institution.
1. Part-time Ph.D. students are not eligible for this fellowship.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References