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August 31, 2011

U.G.C. SCHEME FOR AWARD OF POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL COURSES FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES


UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
(SELECTIONS & AWARDS BUREAU)
DELHI UNIVERSITY : SOUTH CAMPUS
BENITO JUAREZ MARG, NEW DELHI- 110 021
GUIDELINES
U.G.C. SCHEME FOR AWARD OF POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
PROFESSIONAL COURSES FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES
1. Introduction
The scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the
candidates from the deprived section of the society and to provide them opportunity
to undertake postgraduate level studies in Professional subjects like Engineering &
Technology, Management, Pharmacy etc. in Indian Universities/Institutions/
Colleges.
2. Objective
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to 1000 SC/ST
candidates to pursue postgraduate level studies in Professional subjects at
recognized Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges.
3. Eligibility
The candidate must have obtained Graduate degree in the relevant subject
and obtained admission at Postgraduate level for regular full time course in any of
the Professional subject in a recognized University/Institution/College. Candidates
pursuing post graduate course in professional subjects by correspondence or by
Distance Education mode are not eligible to receive financial assistance under this
scheme. The upper age limit for male applicants is 45 years as on 1st July on the
year of application, and 50 years in the case of female candidates. In exceptional
cases, the age may be relaxed.
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4. Procedure for applying for the scheme
The candidates belonging to SC/ST categories fulfilling the eligibility conditions are
required to apply against the advertisement to be published by the UGC after
obtaining admission in a recognized University/Institution/College. The selections
would be completed by the end of August every year in prescribed format
(Annexure-I).
5. Nature of Assistance available under the Scheme
The number of slots available under the scheme are 1000 per year. The tenure of
award is for two/three years depending upon tenure of the postgraduate course.
Candidates selected for the award of PG scholarships shall be provided Scholarship
@Rs.5000/-per month (M.Tech.) with the contingency of Rs. 15000/- per annum and
for other courses @ Rs.3000/- per month and contingency grant of Rs.10,000/- per
annum for the duration of the PG Scholarship for other courses.
6. Procedure for release of grant by the UGC
On receipt of duly completed application form of the candidate together with
required documents and based on the merit of the candidate the UGC office shall
release the first instalment of the admissible grant to the concerned institution(
Annexure II). Thereafter, the grant shall be released on receipt of the Utilisation
Certificate and statement of expenditure for the last grant paid (Annexures- III, IV).
On completion of the scholarship, an audited utilisation certificate is to be submitted
by the University/Institution/College from which the candidate has completed the PG
Programme.
7. Procedure for monitoring the Progress of the candidate
The progress of the candidate shall be monitored by the head of the
department. The candidate is required to submit a yearly progress report duly
signed by the Head of the Department and Registrar of the University or Head of the
Institution or Principal of the College. The scholarship shall stop after the last
academic year of the programme (Annexure-V).
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8. Cancellation of Award
The fellowship is liable to cancellation, in case of:
1. Misconduct
2. Unsatisfactory progress of research work
3. Candidate is later found ineligible
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ANNEXURE – I
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FORM FOR AWARD OF POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
IN PROFESSIONAL COURSES FOR SC/ST STUDENTS
1. Name of applicant (BLOCK LETTERS):
2. Father/Husband’s Name:
3. Address for communication:
4. Permanent Address:
5. Course to be pursued for master’s Degree:
Passport size photo
duly signed by the
candidate on the
front
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6. Duration of post –graduate course:
7. Academic qualification:
Examination Year University % of marks &
division
Subject Studied
10+2
Graduation
8. Sex 1. Male____________ 2. Female _____________
9. Date of birth (day/month/year):
10. Name of university/department/institution in which affiliation is sought for Scholarship:
11. Whether Scheduled caste or Scheduled Tribe (write 1 for SC, 2 for ST ):
14. Any other relevant information:
I certify that I am not in receipt of any other award/fellowship/scholarship and the above
particulars are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature
Date
Name of the Candidate
Necessary facilities are available and will be provided to the candidate during the tenure of
this scholarship.
Signature Signature
Name Name
Date Date
(Head of the Department) Seal of Registrar/Director/
Principal
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ANNEXURE –II
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
(SELECTION & AWARD BUREAU)
SOUTH CAMPUS, DELHI UNIVERSITY
BENITO JUAREZ MARG
NEW DELHI – 110 021.
CERTIFICTE OF ADMISSION IN PG COURSE FOR AWARD OF
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES
Name of the PG Course in which admission given…………………………………………..
This is to certify that ……………………………………. has been given admission in the
academic year …………… for the Postgraduate degree in ………………………
…………………………………………………... to be awarded by the University of
……………………………………………… on completion of the PG course.
The tenure of the course is …………………………….. years
The PG course has started with effect from …………………………….. He/she will be
provided with all necessary facilities during his/her duration of the course. The terms and
conditions of the PG Scholarship of the UGC are acceptable to the student. Also certified
that he/she shall not accept/hold any position, paid or otherwise, or receive emoluments or
salary from any other source.
Signature Signature
Signature Name Name
Name of the candidate Date Date
Date Head of Department Registrar/ Director /Principal
(Seal) (Seal of University/Institution/College)
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ANNEXURE –III
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
(SELECTION & AWARD BUREAU)
SOUTH CAMPUS, DELHI UNIVERSITY
BENITO JUAREZ MARG
NEW DELHI – 110 021.
UTILISATION CERTIFICATE
Certified that an amount of Rs. ……………………………………………
(Rupees…………… ………………………………….) sanctioned vide letter number
……………………….. dated ……………………….. released to ………………….. in
respect of scholarship, Contingency under the scheme of PG Scholarship for SC/ST
candidates has been utilized for the purpose for which it was sanctioned in accordance with
the terms and conditions laid down by the UGC. Out of the grant sanctioned to
Mr./Ms………………………, the unspent balance of Rs. …………………. has been carried
forward/refunded vide demand draft number …………. dated……………… for Rs…………
If, as a result of check or audit objection, some irregularity is noticed at a later stage, action
will be taken to refund, adjust or regularize the objected amount.
Signature Signature
Signature Name Name
Name of the candidate Date Date
Date Head of Department Registrar/ Director /Principal
(Seal) (Seal of University/Institution/College)
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ANNEXURE – IV
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
(SELECTION & AWARD BUREAU)
SOUTH CAMPUS, DELHI UNIVERSITY
BENITO JUAREZ MARG
NEW DELHI – 110 021.


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