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Post-Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates

The scheme has been initiated to provide opportunity to deprived sections of the society, viz. SC/ST for undertaking postgraduate level studies in Professional subjects like Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy etc. in recognised Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- The tenure of the award is for two/three years depending upon the tenure of the postgraduate course and not for an extended period of study, if any. | - Candidates selected for the award of PG scholarships (under ME/M.Tech.) shall be provided a Scholarship @ ₹7800/-per month for the duration of the PG Scholarship. | - For other courses, the amount of scholarship will be paid @₹4500/- per month. | - No contingency is payable to the students selected under the scheme with effect from the selection year 2017-18. | - The scholarship shall be payable to the awardee from the date of joining the Post Graduate 1 year course during the selection year.

Who can apply

Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under section 2(f) & and 12(B) of UGC Act.; Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC.; Universities/Institutions/College funded by Central/State Government.; Institutes of National Importance.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)