UGC NSP 2017-18 Post Graduate Scholarships For Professional Courses For SC/ST Candidates

Organisation : University Grants Commission (UGC)
Scholarship Name : Post Graduate Scholarships For Professional Courses For SC/ST Candidates 2017-18
Applicable For : SC/ST Candidates
Applicable States/UTs : All Over India
Application Last Date : 31/01/2018
Website : https://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes/
Apply Online (NSP) : https://scholarships.gov.in/
Guidelines : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/19894-Prof.pdf

UGC PG Scholarships For Professional Courses

Applications are invited for Post Graduate Scholarships For Professional Courses For SC/ST Candidates for year 2017-18.

Related / Similar Scholarship : UGC Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship 2018-19

The scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the candidates from the deprived section of the society and to provide them opportunity to undertake postgraduate level studies in Professional subjects like Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy etc. in Indian Universities/Institutions/ Colleges.

Objective of the Scheme

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to 1000 SC/ST candidates to pursue postgraduate level studies in Professional subjects at recognized Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges.

Eligibility

i) The candidate must have obtained Graduate degree in the relevant subject and obtained admission at Postgraduate level for regular full time course in any of the Professional subject in a recognized University/Institution/College.
ii) Candidates pursuing post graduate course in professional subjects by correspondence or by Distance Education mode are not eligible to receive financial assistance under this scheme.
iii) The upper age limit for male applicants is 45 years as on 1st July on the year of application, and 50 years in the case of female candidates. In exceptional cases, the age may be relaxed.

Amount of Scholarship

Nature of assistance available under the scheme:
The number of slots available under the scheme are 1000 per year. The tenure of award is for two/three years depending upon tenure of the postgraduate course.

The financial assistance available under the scheme is as follows:
Scholarship :
@Rs.7,800/- per month (ME/M.Tech)
@Rs.4,700/- per month for other courses.

Contingency A :
@Rs.15,000/- per annum(ME/M.Tech)
@Rs.10,000/- per annum for other courses.

Terms & Conditions

The following terms and conditions will govern the grant of the scholarships:
a) The contingency grant sanctioned will be reimbursed to the scholar on the actual expenditure incurred by him/her on the admissible items within the limit.

b) The books and non-consumable items purchased or acquired, out of the contingency grant, will be the property of the concerned university or the institution and that the scholars are to return them at the end of their programme of post-graduate and research work to the concerned institution.

c) It will be obligatory for every post-graduate student to undertake a to 10 hours (per week) of work related to teaching and research activities as assigned to him/her by the institute.

This could include tutorials, laboratory classes, development and maintenance of laboratories, assistance in research and development activities undertaken by faculty members, maintenance and operation of Computers and other central facilities, assistance in library , etc.

d) Wherever the Government of India/University Grants Commission/Council of scientific and Industrial Research/Industry sponsored projects are being undertaken, the services of the students may be utilized for providing assistance in the projects funded by these agencies

. In that event, a portion of the scholarship amount Rs.1500/-per month may be charged to the project funds for the duration, the students are engaged in these projects.

e) The students must secure a first class or equivalent CGPA/Grade during, the first semester, second semester and the third semester examinations to become eligible for continuance of scholarship at the enhanced rate during the second, third and forth semester respectively.

Scholarship once discontinued will not he restored, e’en if a student secures first class (oi) equivalent (Grade A) grade after the second semester.

f) The student who secure first class, or equivalent CGPA/Grade during, their first semester, second semester and third semester examination, are eligible to get the PG Scholarship @ Rs.5000/- p.m. and the student who secure below 60% marks (first class), (or) equivalent CGPA grade in their first, second and third semester examination, will be eligible to PG Scholarship @ Rs. 1000/- p.m. only.

g) The scholarships may be discontinued at any time for any kind of misconduct by the student, receiving the same, as judged by a Disciplinary Committee of the institution.
h) No Scholarship should be given to PG student who Passes the GATE examination during the second year of study.
i) Scholarship will be discontinued immediately upon his/her failure in any semester.
j) The student shall be required to give an undertaking to the effect that he/she would not leave the course midway.
k) During the course of studies, the student shall not recei’ve any emoluments, salary, stipend, etc. from any other source.
l) In no case the scholarship will be continued for a period of more than 24 months only.
m) Suitable hostel type accommodation may be provided wherever available. No house rent Allowance (I-IRA) is admissible to ME/M.Tech. students.
n) The- student shall be eligible for medical facilities as per university/institute/college rules. Foreign student are not be eligible for the GATE Scholarship.
o) The students shall be entitled, to take leave for a maximum period of 30 days per winter, pooja etc. years in addition to general holidays but is not entitled to vocations e.g. summer
p) The students, who are admitted to AICTE/UGC approved P.G courses [ME/ M.Tech. / Master of Planning] are only eligible to receive the GATE scholarships.
q) The UGC may impose any other conditions as deemed necessary from time to time.