Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNF) ST students

This Scheme was introduced in the year 2005-06. Under the Scheme, fellowship is provided to ST students for pursuing higher studies such as M.Phil. and Ph. D.  The maximum duration of a fellowship is 5 years.  Every year 667 fellowships are to be provided to ST students.  The scheme is presently  being implemented by University Grant Commission (UGC) on behalf of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.  Any ST student who has passed post-graduation from a UGC recognized University can apply under the scheme. 

Amount of Scholarship per student:-

S.N.	Item	Amount
1.	Fellowship in Science Humanities and Social Science	@ Rs.16000/- p.m. for initial two years (JRF)@Rs. 18000/- p.m. for remaining tenure (SRF)
2.	Fellowship in Engineering & Technology	@ Rs.18000/- p.m. for initial two years (JRF)@Rs. 19000/- p.m. for remaining tenure (SRF)
2	Contingency for Humanities and Social Sciences	@ Rs. 10000/- p.a. for initial two years@ Rs. 20500/- p.a. for remaining tenure.
3	Contingency for Sciences, Engineering & Technology	@ Rs. 12000/- p.a. for initial two years@ Rs. 25000/- p.a. for remaining tenure
4.	Departmental assistance (All Subjects)	@ Rs. 3000/- p.a. per student to the host institution for providing infrastructure.
5.	Escorts/Reader Assistance (All Subjects)	@ Rs. 2000/- p.m. in case of physically and visually handicapped candidates.
6.	House Rent Allowance (All Subjects)	As per rules of the UGC pattern.

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