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Women Scientist Scheme-C

A scheme by MoST for female candidates with a break in their career interested in addressing societal challenges through viable S&T interventions. 1-year training is provided in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), patent search, know-how, drafting, filing, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

The applicant must be a female.; The applicant must have a break in her career.; The age of the applicant must be between 27 and 45 years.; Minimum Educational Qualification must be either Master of Science or Bachelors in Engineering / Technology or equivalent.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

How many slots are there in this scheme?

As of 2020-21, there are 120 slots in WOS-C scheme.

Is there a subject wise distribution of seats?

Yes, the (tentative) subject-wise Number of Seats is provided: | Chemistry & Chemical Sciences - 20 | Drugs, Food & Pharma - 14 | Life Sciences & Biotechnology - 15 | Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engg, Structural Engg, Construction Engg, Transportation Engg, Materials Science Engg. - 10 | Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Biomedical Engineering - 28 | Computers & Information & Communication Technology - 18 | Other Areas (Only Science Related Subjects) - 15

What would be the mode of payment of the scholarship?

The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.

I have been residing in India since childhood but I do not hold a citizenship of India. Will it affect my application?

You need to be an Indian citizen in order to apply for this scheme.

I Am 24 Years In Age. Can I Apply For The Scheme?

Women scientists, less than 27 years of age are not eligible.

I Have Undergone Partial Training In 2016 Batch But I Need To Apply Again. Can I Do So?

Those who have already undergone training (partially or fully) in any of the earlier batches or those who are undergoing training in the ongoing batch are not eligible to apply.

Is there a minimum qualification in order to be eligible for this scheme?

Yes, the minimum essential qualification for applying to WOS-C is: Master of Science; Bachelors in Engineering / Technology or equivalent.