Closed on 31 OctoberThis year's window is over.
Applications are not open right now. Keep your papers ready so you can apply as soon as it opens.
September to October on the National Scholarship Portal
UGC National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies
Run by: University Grants Commission
₹15,000 a month for 10 months a year, for 2 years
For students in the first year of their first master's degree. 30% of places are kept for women, and single girl children are considered first.
Who can apply
- Master's degree
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- Regular (not distance) course at a NAAC-accredited or government-funded institution.
Papers to keep ready
How to apply
- 1
Do One Time Registration (OTR) on scholarships.gov.in with your mobile number and Aadhaar.
- 2
Finish face authentication in the AadhaarFaceRD and NSP OTR apps.
- 3
Log in with your OTR number, choose the scheme, fill the form and upload documents.
- 4
Ask your institute to verify your application before its own deadline.
Where this information comes from
Checked on 2026-09-24