Sarkari Yojana
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship For Scheduled Caste Candidates
About Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship For Scheduled Caste Candidates
Funded and designed by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) for Scheduled Caste students supports SC candidates pursuing regular, full-time M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes across Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Engineering & Technology. Every year, 2000 slots across all subjects are set aside for Scheduled Caste candidates, and within this, 3% of the fellowships are reserved for Persons with Disabilities from the SC category, in line with Government of India norms.
OBJECTIVE The scheme’s goal is to give SC-category students — as notified by the Central Government — five-year fellowships carrying financial support for higher studies such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. at these types of Indian institutions: i. Universities/Institutions/Colleges covered under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. ii. Deemed Universities covered under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, that qualify for UGC grants-in-aid. iii. Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by the Central or State Government. iv. Institutes of National Importance.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship For Scheduled Caste Candidates, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
TARGET GROUP Candidates from an SC category who have cleared their post-graduate examination in the relevant subject, and are pursuing full-time research without holding UGC-NET or UGC-CSIR NET JRF, form the target group. ELIGIBILITY To qualify for this fellowship, a candidate must meet the following:
Belong to the SC/ST category and have passed…
Belong to the SC/ST category and have passed the Post Graduate Examination.
Be registered for an M.Phil
Be registered for an M.Phil. or Ph.D. programme.
Transgender candidates may also apply, with reservation applied…
Transgender candidates may also apply, with reservation applied per Government of India norms.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A passport-size photograph
A passport-size photograph
Aadhaar number
Aadhaar number
Bonafide certificate
Bonafide certificate
Caste certificate
Caste certificate
Proof of identity
Proof of identity
Proof of age
Proof of age
Proof of address
Proof of address
Proof of educational qualifications The awardee must also…
Proof of educational qualifications The awardee must also submit the documents below to the designated branch of the UGC-designated bank at the specified intervals; the approved agency may check these records for authenticity before releasing funds.
Every three months, the fellow must submit a…
Every three months, the fellow must submit a 'Continuation Certificate' in the prescribed proforma, Annexure-II, which allows the fellowship to continue for the following three-month period.
Once one year of the fellowship has elapsed,…
Once one year of the fellowship has elapsed, the fellow must submit and present a Yearly Progress Report using the UGC's prescribed proforma, Annexure-III.
The fellow must also submit and present an…
The fellow must also submit and present an account of contingency grants in the UGC's prescribed proforma, Annexure-IV.
An HRA Certificate must likewise be submitted and…
An HRA Certificate must likewise be submitted and presented in the prescribed proforma, Annexure-V. Note: The approved agency may verify these records' authenticity before disbursing the funds.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship For Scheduled Caste Candidates through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Application Process
Once a year, applications are invited online — announced through advertisements in leading newspapers and Employment News — from SC-category candidates who satisfy the scheme's eligibility conditions. A brief notification is also posted on the UGC website www.ugc.ac.in; incomplete applications are not placed before the Expert Committee. Candidates must follow the instructions given on the online application portal, e-SARTS: http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes/
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.