Sarkari Yojana
Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship For Single Girl Child
About Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship For Single Girl Child
The University Grants Commission (UGC), under the Department of Higher Education, runs the Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child (SJSGC) to support Ph.D. research work. It targets ‘single girl children’ — girls who are the only child of their parents, with no brother or sister — and also covers girls who are one of twin or fraternal daughters. Each year, the number of fellowship slots offered depends on how many complete, eligible applications come in through the online mode. Objectives of the Scheme – i. To support single girl children pursuing higher education in Social Sciences. ii. To recognize the value of observing the small family norm. iii. To acknowledge the practice of having a single girl child in society. iv. To spread awareness of the single girl child concept. v. To promote the standing of single girls in society.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship For Single Girl Child, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Any single girl child pursuing a Ph.D
Any single girl child pursuing a Ph.D. in any stream or subject at a recognized University/College/Institute may apply.
The scheme covers only those registered in a…
The scheme covers only those registered in a regular, full-time Ph.D. programme.
Ph.D
Ph.D. admissions taken in part-time or distance mode are excluded — scholars pursuing research through open, distance, or part-time education are not eligible.
Eligible age, as on the last date for…
Eligible age, as on the last date for submitting the online application, is up to 40 years for the general category and up to 45 years for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC and PWD).
Both the fellowship recipient and the institution where…
Both the fellowship recipient and the institution where she pursues her Ph.D. are responsible for ensuring the scheme's terms and conditions are followed and that only eligible candidates receive the fellowship.
Benefits Provided
Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship For Single Girl Child provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
TENURE OF FELLOWSHIP: The fellowship runs for five years, starting from 1st April of the selection year or the scholar's actual date of joining the University/College/Institute, whichever is later. It continues until the Ph.D. thesis is submitted or the five-year tenure ends, whichever comes first — no extension beyond five years is allowed, and the fellow's status ends automatically once this period expires. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Fellowship: JRF at ₹ 37,000/- per month for the first two years (subject to satisfactory research progress) SRF at ₹ 42,000/- per month for the remaining tenure (subject to satisfactory research progress) Contingency: For Humanities and Social Sciences: ₹ 10,000/- per annum for the first two years, rising to ₹ 20,500/- per annum for the rest of the tenure. For Science, Engineering, and Technology: ₹ 12,000/- per annum for the first two years, rising to ₹ 25,000/- per annum for the rest of the tenure. Escort Reader Assistance: ₹ 3,000/- per month for 'Divyang' scholars. Note: When the fellowship ends, is terminated, or the scholar resigns, any books, journals, and equipment bought from the contingency grant become the property of the concerned institution. HRA:
Institutions may provide hostel accommodation to scholars, in…
Institutions may provide hostel accommodation to scholars, in which case only hostel fees — excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc. — can be drawn. A scholar who declines hostel accommodation cannot claim HRA.
Where hostel accommodation isn't available, the host institution…
Where hostel accommodation isn't available, the host institution may arrange single accommodation; actual rent paid is then reimbursed, subject to the HRA ceiling under Government of India norms.
A scholar arranging her own accommodation may draw…
A scholar arranging her own accommodation may draw HRA as per the Government of India's city-wise ceiling and categorization, provided she submits a certificate in the prescribed format to her institution. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: There's no separate or fixed medical assistance; scholars may instead use the medical facilities available at their institutions. LEAVE:
Earned Leave of up to 30 days a…
Earned Leave of up to 30 days a year, on top of public holidays, may be taken, though scholars are not entitled to summer, winter, pooja, or other vacations.
Maternity/paternity leave, as per prevailing Government of India…
Maternity/paternity leave, as per prevailing Government of India norms, is available to female scholars at the full fellowship rate once during the tenure; any leave taken without fellowship counts toward the tenure. Women scholars may also take an 'Intermittent Break' of up to 1 year in total, spread across a maximum of 3 instances during the fellowship. No fellowship is paid during such breaks, and this period does not count toward the tenure, so the total fellowship duration stays unaffected.
Academic leave (without fellowship or other emoluments) is…
Academic leave (without fellowship or other emoluments) is permitted for a maximum of one year across the entire tenure, for academic/teaching assignments or research-related foreign visits; such leave counts toward the tenure, and UGC does not fund expenses for foreign visits related to research.
All leave requires prior approval from the concerned…
All leave requires prior approval from the concerned institution.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Scanned passport-size photograph and signature (up to 1MB…
Scanned passport-size photograph and signature (up to 1MB each, JPG format).
Complete research proposal (up to 5MB) and an…
Complete research proposal (up to 5MB) and an abstract (up to 1MB).
Printout of the auto-generated application form, generated after…
Printout of the auto-generated application form, generated after filling in the form.
This printed form must be signed by the…
This printed form must be signed by the HoD/Registrar and uploaded before final submission of the application.
An affidavit from the parents on ₹100/- stamp…
An affidavit from the parents on ₹100/- stamp paper, attested by an SDM/First Class Magistrate/Tahsildar in the prescribed format, proving the applicant is a single girl child; if the parents are deceased, the guardian may submit this affidavit instead (size under 1MB).
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship For Single Girl Child through the online application process outlined below.
Applications open online once a year, announced through advertisements in leading newspapers and employment news, along with a short notification on the UGC website www.ugc.ac.in. Step 1: Read the Guidelines Start at the website's homepage: https://frg.ugc.ac.in/ ● The Homepage lists 5 schemes. ● Each scheme has its own UGC guidelines listed — read these carefully and confirm your eligibility before applying.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Registration ● Click "New User" on the homepage…
Registration ● Click "New User" on the homepage for the scheme you wish to apply under. ● Fill in all the registration details, including an email address that will be used for future correspondence. ● Keep a scanned passport-size photograph and signature ready beforehand (up to 1MB, JPG format). ● Details entered at registration cannot be changed later — they carry over into your Profile. ● Click 'Submit' once all fields are filled.
Login ● Registration triggers an email from ugchelp@mail.inflibnet.ac.in…
Login ● Registration triggers an email from ugchelp@mail.inflibnet.ac.in containing your Scheme Login Credentials. ● Enter these credentials to log in. ● Change your password on first login and remember the new one going forward.
Dashboard ● Your registration details now appear under…
Dashboard ● Your registration details now appear under Profile. ● Icons here show red until all required details are entered and submitted, turning green once complete. ● Click the "Eligibility Criteria" button here.
Eligibility alert ● Read the criteria and tick…
Eligibility alert ● Read the criteria and tick the checkbox beside the UGC guidelines.
Eligibility ● Fill in all required details here
Eligibility ● Fill in all required details here. ● Proof of being a single girl child must come from the parents, via an affidavit on ₹ 100/- stamp paper, attested by an SDM/First Class Magistrate/Tahsildar as per the prescribed format. If the parents are deceased, the candidate's guardian may submit this affidavit instead (size: under 1 MB). ● Note that the eligibility form cannot be edited once submitted. ● Click 'Submit'. Step 7: Data Capturing Format Next, click the "Apply Now" box. This opens the Data Capturing Dashboard, where PG and Ph.D. details need to be entered. Click the PG Educational Qualification box.
PG details ● Enter your PG details
PG details ● Enter your PG details. ● Click 'Submit'.
Ph.D
Ph.D. Details ● Enter your Ph.D.-related details and upload the required documents. ● Click 'Submit'.
Declaration ● Read the declaration carefully
Declaration ● Read the declaration carefully. ● If you agree, tick the checkbox next to "I Agree with above". ● Click 'Submit'. Save your application for future reference. Note: Hard copies of the application form are not accepted at any stage.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. If in a family, there is one or more son and one daughter, then the girl child shall not be considered for fellowship under the scheme.
1. Admission to Ph.D. Course in part-time/distance mode is not covered under the scheme.
1. A scholar is not eligible for a fellowship if the research is intended/pursued through open/ part-time distance education mode or part-time mode.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.