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Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship For Single Girl Child

Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child (SJSGC) is a Fellowship Scheme by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education, for pursuing research work leading to the award of a Ph.D. degree. The target group of this scheme is the ‘single girl child'.

Authority

Central

Region

None

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

(i) Any single girl child of her parents pursuing Ph.D. in any stream/subject in recognised Universities/Colleges/ Institutes is eligible to apply under the scheme. | (ii) The scheme is applicable to such a single girl child who has registered herself in regular, full-time Ph. D. program. | (iii) Admission to Ph.D. Course in part-time/distance mode is not covered under the scheme. A scholar is not eligible for fellowship if the research is intended/pursued through open/ part-time distance education mode or part-time mode. | (iv) Girl students up to the age of 40 years for general category and 45 years for the reserved categories i.e. SC/ST/OBC and PWD (Persons with Disabilities) as on the last date of submission of online application are eligible. | (v) Both the scholar receiving the fellowship and the institution concerned, where the scholar is pursuing her Ph.D are responsible to ensure that the terms and conditions of these schemes are followed properly and only the eligible candidates get the fellowship.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Does Only The Submission Of An Application Form Guarantee The Award Of A Fellowship And Research Grant?

No, mere submission of an application form does not guarantee the award of a Fellowship and Research Grant.

Is Admission To Ph.D. Course In Part-Time/Distance Mode Is Not Covered Under The Scheme?

Admission to Ph.D. Course in part-time/distance mode is not covered under the scheme. 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.

Who Shall Be Held Responsible If The Applicant Furnishes Incorrect/Incomplete Information That Results In The Cancellation Of His/Her Candidature?

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct information, failing which he/she will be solely responsible for the cancellation for his/her candidature.

What Is Meant By "Aadhaar Seeding"?

The fellowship is directly paid to the research scholars in their bank accounts. For this, the bank account numbers of the scholars are required to be Aadhaar linked and verified. This process is called "Aadhaar Seeding". As per the instructions of the Government of India, the Aadhaar has been made mandatory for the disbursement of all Government subsidies/Scholarships/Fellowships which are disbursed directly into the beneficiary's account. Accordingly, Aadhaar will be used as an Identifier for the release of grants under these schemes.

By When Shall The Scholarship/Fellowship Become Payable?

The scholarship/fellowship will become payable after the student has secured admission and has started attending the classes.

What Would Be The Mode Of Payment For The Scholarship/Fellowship?

The payment of the scholarship/fellowship will be through DBT.

Is There Validity To The Scheme's Benefits?

The benefits are provided till the complete duration of the course.

Can I Apply Offline For The Scholarship/Fellowship?

No. You need to visit the official website to apply.

How Are The Applications Invited For The Purpose Of This Scheme? Is The Application Process Online?

Applications are invited through online mode once in a year through advertisements in leading newspapers & employment news. Short notification is also uploaded in the UGC website i.e. www.ugc.ac.in

Is There Any Application Fee?

No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.

Do I Need To Complete The Application In One Sitting?

No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.

How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?

The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.

To Whom Should The Candidates Reach Out If They Have Any Doubts Regarding The UGC Scholarship/Fellowship Scheme?

The candidates can reach out to the helpdesk if they have any doubts regarding the UGC scholarship and fellowship schemes. | Given below is the UGC helpline for scholarships/fellowships: | Address: UGC, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002. | UGC Scholarship Contact No: 011-23604446, 011-23604200 | Email ID: webmaster.ugc.help@gmail.com