Open until 31 OctoberConfirmed on the official website.
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