About this education scheme
University Grants Commission is implementing the scheme of Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm courses (including integrated dual degree courses).
University Grants Commission is implementing the scheme of Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm courses (including integrated dual degree courses).
Objective:
The objective of the scheme is to help and attract young and talented graduate students to pursue education at the Post Graduate Level in Higher Education Institutions.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm-UGC (PGSGATE/GPATQSPMT/ME/MPUGC) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry of Education |
| Department | Department Of Higher Education |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | ugc.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Implementing agency | University Grants Commission, Government Of India |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
1. The Scholarship under the scheme is Rs. 12,400/- per month per student.
2. An annual contingency of Rs. 5,000/- will be given to the eligible student.
Note 01: If a student scores below 60% in any semester he/she shall be paid a scholarship @ Rs. 1,550/- in that particular semester, if the student re-appear for the same semester and scores above 60 %, he will be entitled to get regular scholarship i.e. @ Rs. 12,400/- p.m. for that semester in which student reappeared. But thereafter after he is eligible for the full scholarship amount, in the next semesters.
Note 02: 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. 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 the scholars have to return the same at the end of the programme i.e. post graduate and research work to the concerned institution.
Note 03: No house rent is admissible to M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm. students.
Note 04: The scholar shall not undertake any paid assignment (emoluments/salary/stipend) during the tenure of the scholarship.
Note 05: It will be obligatory on the part of every post graduate student to undertake 8 to 10 hours (per week) of work related to teaching and research activities as assigned to him/her by the institute. This includes tutorials, laboratory classes, development and maintenance of laboratories, assistance in research and activities undertaken by faculty members, maintenance and operation of computer and other central facilities, assistance in library, etc.
Note 06: Scholarship shall be terminated immediately if the scholar has failed in any semester. It will be the responsibility of the University to take action in this matter.
Who qualifies
- The GATE/GPAT qualified students who have taken admission in M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm courses and integrated dual degree programme in Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities will be provided scholarships by UGC.
- The students must be admitted as full-time scholars.
Note 01: The Government of India policy for SC/ST/OBC/PH is to be followed strictly. If, in any case, no student is available under the reserved seats then those seats may be treated as lapsed in that batch.
Who is not eligible
- No scholarship will be given to PG students who pass the GATE examination during the second year of study i.e. 3rd semester onwards.
- Foreign students are not eligible for GATE/GPAT scholarships.
Papers to keep ready
1. Copy of Aadhaar Card
2. Passport-size Photograph
3. Proof of age
4. Mark Sheets/Grade Cards & Degrees
5. Copy of GATE/GPAT score card
6. Caste certificate, if applicable
7. Disability certificate, if applicable
8. Income Certificate, if applicable
9. Bank account details:
10. Any other document, if required
Registration walkthrough
Online
Procedure for Applying for the Scheme:
After taking admission by the GATE/GPAT Qualified student, the University needs to submit the online claim for the first semester on the UGC online portal available at www.ugc.ac.in in the prescribed proforma and also upload the undertaking and GATE/GPAT Score Card of the M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm within the approved intake by AICTE/UGC in the batch in a year early mentioning the category of student i.e. General, SC & ST.
Note: Note: The university/ Institution should also certify that the claim for the scholarship amount is submitted to UGC only and University/Institution is not claiming from AICTE or any other source.
The UGC Scholarship is being disbursed through CANARABANK UGC Portal. The steps to be followed for registering the scholar in the Scholar’s Corner are mentioned below.
Step 01: The Scholar may visit the link https://scholarship.canarabank.in/scholar/Login.aspx
Step 02: Click the Registration Button, and enter your details correctly i.e. scheme name and student ID (The Student ID as registered with the University under the UGC Portal), DOB and email (The mail ID that has been registered with the University in the UGC Portal.)
Step 03: After entering the data, click the Register Button and save the data. The message will come as “Registration Successful”.
Step 04: The password will be sent to the registered mail id. Check the registered Email ID for the password.
Step 05: GOTO page https://scholarship.canarabank.in/scholar/Login.aspx, enter the email address and the password that has been received in the mail. Login and Change the password
Step 06: After setting the new password, LOGIN again with the email ID and New Password to view the scholar's profile.
Facilities in the “SCHOLAR’S CORNER”
On Logging In, you will be directed to the Home Page where the following details will be displayed.
• Name of the Scholar
• Student ID
• Account/IFSC (Only last 4 digits of account no: will be shown along with IFSC)
• Beneficiary Code along with status (accepted/rejected)
• Paid Details
The total payment schedule for the scholar is available under the tab PAYMENT SCHEDULE. The status of each payment is also mentioned here.
Procedure for Approval By UGC:
The University Grants Commission shall send the admissible scholarship grant against the claim submitted by the University to the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Procedure of Release of Grant by UGC:
- UGC will release the first-semester scholarship on a 100% basis to eligible students.
- Scholarship towards the second, third and fourth semesters will be released on the receipt of subsequent claims, the result of the first, second, and third semesters along with the grant released towards the previous semester.
- Result for subsequent semesters has to be given in percentage converted from CGPA in the cases where CGPA is being awarded to the students.
- If the University does not hold any examination in the third and fourth semesters, instead a project work is taken up by the students, the University may submit discipline-wise satisfactory reports of the students.
- The semester-wise grant will be restricted to 6 months per semester.
- After completion of the course a copy of the degree awarded is required to be submitted to the UGC designated agency.
Note: The approved Agency may verify the genuineness of records before disbursal of funds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of PG scholarship scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to help and attract young and talented graduate students to pursue education at the Post Graduate Level in Higher Education Institutions.
Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
University Grants Commission, Government of India
How much amount of scholarship is paid under scheme?
The Scholarship under the scheme is Rs. 12,400/- per month per student.
How much amount of contingency is paid under scheme?
An annual contingency of Rs. 5,000/- will be given to the eligible student.
What are the eligibility conditions for availing scholarship under the scheme?
The GATE/GPAT qualified students who have taken admission in M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm courses and integrated dual degree programme in Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities will be provided scholarships by UGC.
Can foreign students be eligible for GATE/GPAT scholarship?
No, foreign student are not eligible for GATE/GPAT scholarship.
Is there any compulsion for teaching activities?
It will be obligatory on the part of every post graduate student to undertake 8 to 10 hours (per week) of work related to teaching and research activities as assigned to him/her by the institute. This includes tutorials, laboratory classes, development and maintenance of laboratories, assistance in research and activities undertaken by faculty members, maintenance and operation of computer and other central facilities, assistance in library, etc.
Is there any condition for payment of scholarship?
If a student scores below 60% in any semester he/she shall be paid a scholarship @ Rs. 1,550/- in that particular semester, if the student re-appear for the same semester and scores above 60 %, he will be entitled to get regular scholarship i.e. @ Rs. 12,400/- p.m. for that semester in which student reappeared. But thereafter after he is eligible for the full scholarship amount, in the next semesters.
Is there any house rent admissible to the students?
No house rent is admissible to M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm students.
Can the scholar take any paid assignment during the tenure of the scholarship?
No. the scholar shall not undertake any paid assignment (emoluments/salary/stipend) during the tenure of the scholarship.
Shall the scholarship be terminated immediately if the scholar has failed in any semester?
Yes, the scholarship shall be terminated immediately if the scholar has failed in any semester.
What is the procedure for applying for the Scheme by the universities?
After taking admission by the GATE/GPAT Qualified student, the University needs to submit the online claim for the first semester on the UGC online portal available at www.ugc.ac.in in the prescribed proforma and also upload the undertaking and GATE/GPAT Score Card of the M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm within the approved intake by AICTE/UGC in the batch in a year early mentioning the category of student i.e. General, SC & ST.
How the UGC Scholarship is being disbursed?
The UGC Scholarship is being disbursed through CANARABANK UGC Portal (https://scholarship.canarabank.in/scholar/Login.aspx).
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website www.ugc.gov.in
- Guidelines www.ugc.gov.in (PDF)
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