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National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2025

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to INR 15,000

Eligible Courses

All subjects

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Indian nationals

Can Be Taken At

Any university/college/institution in India

Last Verified On

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Overview

The University Grants Commission, Government of India, is offering the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2025 to students who are accepted into the first year of a postgraduate degree program. For two years, the chosen students would receive monthly financial help of INR 15,000 for ten months to pursue higher education in India.

Eligibility Criteria for National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2025:

  • Students need to be an Indian national.
  • Students should be admitted in the first year of the postgraduate degree program in a recognized university/college/institution in India.
  • The scholarship is available only for students who are admitted to PG degree programme through ‘Regular/Full Time’ mode. 
  • Students need to be below the age of 30 years as of the date of admission in the first semester/year of a PG program.
  • Students must have an annual family income of less than INR 2,50,000 from all sources.
  • The scholarship is available only for students who are pursuing recognized PG degree programmes leading to specified PG degrees notified by UGC from time to time .

Application Process:

  • Applications will be invited once in a year on the National e-Scholarship Portal of the Government of India. 
  • Students need to submit an application form ONLINE only.

Documents:

  • Aadhaar card
  • Proof of admission
  • Fee slip
  • Bank account details of the institution and the student

Additional Information:

Scholarship granted under the scheme will be kept renewed during the period of first degree course, subject to good conduct and maintenance of prescribed attendance.

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1

Check Eligibility

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2

Prepare Documents

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3

Submit Application

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4

Application Review

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5

Scholarship Decision

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of India. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2025 is Expired.
  • National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2025 is offered to Masters degree.
  • National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2025 is offered for All subjects.
  • National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2025 is open for: Open to Indian nationals.
  • National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2025 is offered by Government of India.
  • National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2025 covers Partial Funding, up to INR 15,000 .