National Postgraduate Scholarship Program

The National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies, administered by the University Grants Commission (UGC), supports approximately 10,000 meritorious students annually in pursuing their first full-time postgraduate degree in India. The scholarship aims to promote higher education among deserving students, with special priority given to girl children and underrepresented categories.

• Must have secured admission in the first year of a regular/full-time postgraduate degree in a recognized Indian institution. Must have completed an undergraduate degree from an institution recognized under Section 2(f) or 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or authorized to award degrees under Section 22(1) of the Act.
• Must be below 30 years of age at the time of admission to the PG program.
• Eligible only for the first PG degree (students who already hold a PG degree are not eligible).
• Students enrolled in open/distance/correspondence/private/part-time modes are not eligible.
• In case of integrated programs, the scholarship will be applicable only for the PG component.
• The PG course must be recognized under the UGC Notification on Specification of Degrees,2014 (and amendments, if any).
• 30% reservation for women candidates. Priority given to Single/Twin/Fraternal Girl Child, regardless of UG marks.

Required Documents

• Undergraduate Degree Marksheet (original/provisional/online copy)
• Admission Proof from the institution (confirming 1st year PG enrollment)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Income Certificate issued by a competent authority. Ration card not accepted
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card (must be Aadhaar-seeded with bank account)
• Bank Passbook (first page showing student’s name, account number, and IFSC code)
• Domicile Certificate (if required by the institution)

The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 for 10 months each year for the two- year duration of the postgraduate program. The total number of scholarships available is 10,000 Per year.

• Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
• Register as a new user using your mobile number and email.
• Log in and fill in personal, academic, and institutional details.
• Choose “UGC – PG Scholarship” scheme from the dropdown.
• Review carefully — errors can lead to rejection or payment delays.
• Apply online (no documents to upload).
• Submit physical documents to your institution for verification.