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Central Government Scheme Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities

A Scheme "National Fellowship For Students With Disabilities" was initiated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the "Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment".

Persons with disability
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Scheme Level
Central
Applicable In
All India (Central Scheme)
Category
Education & Learning
How to Apply
Online

About the National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities Scheme

The National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities (NFPwD) is a fellowship scheme launched by the Government of India in 2012-13 to increase opportunities for students with disabilities to pursue higher education leading to degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme is implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on behalf of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The NFPwD scheme provides financial assistance to students with disabilities who are pursuing M. Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in any university/institution recognized by the UGC. The fellowship is awarded on the basis of merit and the student's disability certificate

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Benefits

The value of the fellowship is as follows:

  1. The fellowship provides financial assistance to students with disabilities to pursue M. Phil. and Ph.D. degrees.
  2. The fellowship is awarded on the basis of merit and the student&#39;s disability certificate.
  3. The value of the fellowship is ₹ 37,000 per month for Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) and ₹ 42,000 per month for Senior Research Fellows (SRFs).
  4. The fellowship is awarded for a maximum period of five years, including the JRF and SRF periods.

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant must be a person with disability (PWD) as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, with at least 40% disability.
  2. The applicant must have a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
  3. The applicant must have secured admission to an M. Phil. or Ph.D. program in a university/institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
  4. The applicant must have a good academic record.

How to Apply for National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities

Application mode: Online

  1. To apply for the National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities (NFPwD), applicants must visit the University Grants Commission&#39;s (UGC) NFPwD website.1. On the home page, go to the &quot;Scholarships/Fellowships&quot; section and click &quot;View All.&quot;1. Scroll down to find the &quot;National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities&quot; link and click &quot;See Detailed Information.&quot;
  2. Read the detailed information carefully.
  3. Then, click &quot;Apply for Fresh Registration (Click Here).&quot; The registration form will open on the screen.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully and enter the required information, including the captcha code.
  5. Click &quot;Register&quot; to complete the process.
  6. Next, provide the remaining information in the form and upload the required documents.
  7. Finally, click &quot;Submit

Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities scheme?

The National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities (NFPwD) is a fellowship scheme launched by the Government of India in 2012-13 to increase opportunities for students with disabilities to pursue higher education leading to degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme is im…

Who is eligible for National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities?

The applicant must be a person with disability (PWD) as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, with at least 40% disability. The applicant must have a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority. The applicant must have secured admission to an M. Phil. o…

What benefits does National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities provide?

The value of the fellowship is as follows: The fellowship provides financial assistance to students with disabilities to pursue M. Phil. and Ph.D. degrees. The fellowship is awarded on the basis of merit and the student&39;s disability certificate. The value of the fellowship is ₹ 37,000 per month…

How can I apply for National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities?

To apply for the National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities (NFPwD), applicants must visit the University Grants Commission&39;s (UGC) NFPwD website.1. On the home page, go to the &quot;Scholarships/Fellowships&quot; section and click &quot;View All.&quot;1. Scroll down to find the &quot;Nat…

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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