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State Government Scheme

Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students

The scheme is implemented by the Higher Education Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, offers financial support for PhD research work to SC/ST students. Eligible students receive ₹16,000/- per month, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts.

Scheduled Caste (SC) Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Madhya Pradesh
Category
Education & Learning
How to Apply
Offline

About the Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students Scheme

The "Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students" scheme, implemented by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, offers financial support for PhD research work to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students. Eligible students receive ₹16,000/- per month, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts.

To qualify, students should be registered for PhD research at any recognized university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee. They must also hold a postgraduate degree with minimum qualifying marks prescribed for SC/ST students as per University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. Every year a quota of 100 scholarships for Scheduled Castes and 56 scholarships for Scheduled Tribes is fixed.

Benefits

  • Under this scheme, SC/ST students registered for research (PhD) work at any university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee, will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹16,000/-, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year.
  • The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 3 years, subject to meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
  2. The applicant should be registered for PhD research at a recognized university in India, having, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee.
  3. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.
  4. The applicant should have obtained the minimum qualifying marks in their postgraduate degree as prescribed for SC/ST students by the University Grants Commission.
  5. The annual income of the applicant’s parents or guardians should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-, as set by the Madhya Pradesh Government's Tribal Welfare Department.
  6. Each year, a quota of 100 scholarships is allocated for Scheduled Castes and 56 scholarships for Scheduled Tribes.

How to Apply for Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students

Application mode: Offline

  • Advertisement Issuance: The Directorate of Higher Education issues the advertisement for the scheme. - Application Scrutiny: The applications received are scrutinized, and applicants are selected within the prescribed quota limit. - Approval and Disbursement: With the approval of the Commissioner of Higher Education, the amount is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students scheme?

The &amp;quot;Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students&amp;quot; scheme, implemented by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, offers financial support for PhD research work to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students. Eligible students receive ₹16,0…

Who is eligible for Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students?

The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh. The applicant should be registered for PhD research at a recognized university in India, having, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category. The applica…

What benefits does Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students provide?

Under this scheme, SC/ST students registered for research (PhD) work at any university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee, will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹16,000/-, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year. The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 3 years, su…

How can I apply for Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students?

Advertisement Issuance: The Directorate of Higher Education issues the advertisement for the scheme. - Application Scrutiny: The applications received are scrutinized, and applicants are selected within the prescribed quota limit. - Approval and Disbursement: With the approval of the Commissioner o…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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