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Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme For University Rank Holders At Under-Graduate Level Applicable

UGC, Dept. of Higher Education introduced a Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University rank holders both in General and Honours Courses at the UG level. The scholarship may be tenable for a period of two years.

Authority

Central

Region

None

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

B.Sc.(General) (Common for all subjects); B.A.(General) (Common for all subjects); B.Com.(General); B.Com (Hons.); B.Sc.(Botany) (Hons.); B.Sc.(Chemistry) (Hons.); B.Sc (Mathematics) (Hons.); B.Sc (Physics) (Hons.); B.Sc (Statistics) (Hons.); B.Sc (Zoology) (Hons.); B.A. (Economics) (Hons.); B.A. (English) (Hons.); B.A. (Geography) (Hons.); B.A. (Hindi) (Hons.); B.A. (History) (Hons.); B.A. (Philosophy) (Hons.); B.A. (Political Science) (Hons.); B.A. (Psychology) (Hons.); B.A. (Sanskrit) (Hons.); B.A. (Sociology) (Hons.); B.A (Urdu) (Hons.)

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?

A) to promote and nurture talent. | b) to reward meritorious students with outstanding performance at the Undergraduate level for pursuing postgraduate studies. | c) to Promote study in basic subjects both General as well as Honours at the undergraduate level. Professional courses are not covered under the scheme. | d) to build up academic excellence at the postgraduate level across the colleges and universities in the country.

What Will Be The Tenure Of The Scholarship?

The scholarship may be tenable for a period of two years to enable the rank holders of each university at the undergraduate level to pursue their Master's Degree.

Is This Scheme Only Apply To Those Pursuing Post-Graduate Programs?

Yes, the awardees, under this scheme, can pursue their Postgraduate program in any area of specialization in any institution of higher learning in the country.

What Is The Amount Of Financial Assistance Provided In This Scheme?

Each awardee, under the scheme, will be provided a scholarship of [?] 2,000/- p.m. for a period of two years (i.e. 10 months in a year). The second-year grant will be released after receiving the Utilization Certificate and statement of expenditure along with the progress report of the first year.

Is This Scholarship Subject To Securing A Minimum Of Marks At The Undergraduate Level?

Yes, the scholarship would be subjected to securing a minimum of 60% marks at the undergraduate level.

Is This Scheme Also Applicable To Students Who Have Taken Admitted To Part-Time Master’s Degree Courses?

No, the scheme is applicable to such students who have taken admitted to a regular, full-time Master's Degree course in any recognized university or a postgraduate college.

Is The Scholarship Available To The Student For The Second PG Degree?

No, the scholarship is available to the student for the first PG Degree only.

Is There An Age Criterion For This Scheme?

Yes, the age limit for the students is 30 years at the time of admission to the PG course.

Is Distance Mode Of Education Covered Under This Scheme?

No, the distance mode of education is not covered under the scheme.