Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) for SC/ST Candidates is funded by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs and is executed by University Grant Commission. Total 2667 Fellowships are available under RGNF for SC/ST Candidates, out of which 2000 are for students belonging to Scheduled Caste and 667 are for students belonging to Scheduled Tribes. Those SC/ST candidates who have cleared their post-graduation and are unemployed can apply for Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship (RGNF), to continue their Full-Time Higher Studies i.e. M.Phil or PhD without JRF of UGC-NET or UGC-CSIR NET.
Two Central sector scholarship schemes for ST students viz; Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship and Top Class Education has been merged by the Ministry into a single Central Sector Scheme called “National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students” Follow the link below to apply.
National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
Gender | Both |
Region | All India |
Class/ Age | Post-Graduate |
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The following benefits will be provided to the candidate during the period of fellowship:
Category |
Payable Amount |
Fellowship in Science, Humanities and Social Science for JRF |
@ Rs.16000 p.m. for initial two years @ Rs.18000 p.m. for remaining tenure |
Other Contingency allowances |
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Contingency Allowance for Humanities & Social Sciences |
@ Rs.10000 p.a. for initial two years @ Rs.20500 p.a. for remaining tenure |
Contingency Allowance for Science, Engg. & Technology |
@ Rs.12000 p.a. for initial two years @ Rs.25000 p.a. for remaining tenure |
Escorts/Reader assistance |
@ Rs.2000 p.m. in cases of physically handicapped & blind candidates |
Candidates willing to apply for the fellowship need to make Online application for the fellowship on the official website of Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF). The details related to the application are as follow:
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