UGC Scholarship 2024: Dates, Eligibility Criteria, How To Apply

• Life Sciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Earth Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Languages
• Commerce

Applicants should have secured either the first or second rank at the undergraduate level and must be currently enrolled in a full-time, regular master’s degree program at a recognized university or college. The maximum age limit for applicants at the time of admission to the postgraduate course should not exceed 30 years, and a minimum of 60% marks in their graduation is required to be eligible for this scholarship.

• This scholarship is exclusively available to single children.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. program in Social Sciences at a recognized Indian University/Institution/College.
• The maximum age limit is 40 years for general category applicants and 45 years for SC/ST/OBC and PwD candidates.
• Students pursuing their Ph.D. through distance education are not eligible for this scholarship.
• Additionally, transgender candidates are welcome to apply for this scholarship opportunity.

• The scholarship is available to students who are in the first year of their postgraduate-level professional courses at recognized universities, institutions, or colleges during the current academic year.
• These courses must be approved and regulated by prominent authorities such as MCI, NCTE, Bar Council of India, NCTIS, RCI, DCI, PCI, AICTE, Development Authority of India, Forensic Regulatory, INC, and ICAR, making them eligible for this scholarship.

• The scholarship is available to students hailing from the North Eastern Region (NER) states who have successfully completed their 12th-grade education or its equivalent.
• To be eligible, the student should have gained admission to a recognized institute, college, or university for pursuing a technical, professional, or general degree course.
• Additionally, the annual family income should not surpass INR 4.5 lakh.

• This scholarship is exclusively available to single girl children.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. program in Social Sciences at a recognized Indian University/ Institution/ College.
• For general category candidates, the maximum age limit is 40 years, while it’s 45 years for SC/ST/OBC and PwD applicants.
• Those pursuing their Ph.D. through distance education are ineligible for this scholarship. Furthermore, the scholarship is also accessible to transgender candidates.

• This fellowship is available to exceptionally qualified and experienced educators who have retired from recognized institutions, colleges, or universities.
• Applicants should have a distinguished career marked by significant research contributions and published work.
• The fellowship provides recipients with the opportunity to engage in focused, time-bound projects until the age of 70.

• The fellowship welcomes applications from young researchers who are below 35 years of age at the time of the online application deadline.
• It’s important to note that there is a relaxation of 5 years available for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Women categories.
• For general category students, a minimum of 55% marks at the undergraduate level and 60% marks at the postgraduate level is required.
• However, candidates from reserved categories, including SC, ST, OBC, and PwD, are eligible with a 5% relaxation in these minimum marks.
• Additionally, the fellowship is open to transgender candidates without any age or percentage restrictions.

• The fellowship is available to individuals under the age of 35 who have earned a Ph.D. degree in the field of science.
• Candidates from SC, ST, OBC, Women, and PwD categories may be eligible for a relaxation of up to 3, 5, or 10 years.
• Additionally, teachers holding confirmed positions and who are below 35 years of age can also apply.
• Those who have previously applied for the fellowship but were unsuccessful are welcome to reapply.

• The fellowship is exclusively available for female candidates who possess a Ph.D. degree and are currently unemployed.
• Applicants should be below 55 years of age, with a relaxation of 5 years granted to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates.
• For general category applicants, a minimum of 55% marks at the undergraduate (UG) level and 60% marks at the postgraduate (PG) level is required, with a 5% relaxation provided to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates.
• Transgender individuals are also eligible to apply for this fellowship.

• The fellowship welcomes applications from individuals with a Ph.D. in the relevant field who are currently unemployed.
• For male applicants, the maximum age limit is 50 years, while for female applicants, it is 55 years.
• Candidates should have achieved a minimum of 50% marks at the undergraduate (UG) level and 55% marks at the postgraduate (PG) level.
• Additionally, transgender candidates are eligible to apply.

• The fellowship is open to students from minority communities, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains, who are pursuing a full-time and regular M.Phil./Ph.D. program.
• To be eligible, the family’s annual income should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh from all sources.
• Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in their post-graduation.
• Additionally, the fellowship is also available to transgender applicants.