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National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Candidates (NFSC)
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Total Benefit Amount
₹37,000 to ₹42,000 per month fellowship
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Overview
UGC doctoral fellowship scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates pursuing M.Phil/Ph.D. in Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
- Belongs to Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- Must have qualified UGC-NET or CSIR-NET.
- Enrolled in regular M.Phil or Ph.D. degree in a recognized university.
Detailed Benefits
Doctoral research support fellowship: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) ₹37,000/mo. Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) ₹42,000/mo. Plus contingency grants.
Documents Required
- SC Caste Certificate
- UGC-NET/CSIR-NET Score Card / Award Letter
- Aadhaar Card
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Admission Receipt & Bonafide Letter
- Postgraduation Marksheet
Application Start
02 Jun 2025
Application Deadline
15 Dec 2026
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