Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme

Description
The "Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme" was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, with the objective of providing financial assistance to meritorious students from the Scheduled Caste category for research at the Ph.D. level. In the first phase, six students will benefit annually from the scheme. Under this scheme, selected students will receive a monthly fellowship grant to support their research in specific subjects, including Sociology, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Political Science, and Anthropology.

Exclusions
• The applicant should not be receiving any other fellowship or financial assistance from another department or institution.
• Part-time Ph.D. students are not eligible for this fellowship.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance:
• Selected Ph.D. candidates receive a monthly fellowship of ₹15,000 for up to three years.
• Mode of Disbursement:
• The fellowship amount is directly transferred to the student's bank account by cheque or DD.
• Duration:
• The fellowship continues for a maximum duration of 3 years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
2. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
3. The applicant should have completed a postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks.
4. The applicant should be below 35 years of age at the time of application.
5. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- from all sources.
6. Priority is given to candidates enrolled in central or state government universities in Rajasthan.
7. A maximum of two children from a single family (parents/guardians) can apply under the scheme.
8. The applicant should have secured admission in a Ph.D. program in a recognized university in Rajasthan in one of the following subjects:
9. - Sociology
10. - Public Administration
11. - Law
12. - Economics
13. - Political Science
14. - Anthropology
15. ***Other terms & conditions:***
16. The selected candidate will have to submit a certificate regarding admission from the Head of the concerned University or Institute in which he/she is pursuing Ph.D.
17. Candidates selected for Ph.D. will have to submit certificate regarding attendance as prescribed by University Grants Commission (UGC).
18. Every year a progress report of the research work done by the student will be submitted to the department and after completion of the research work a copy will be made available to the department also.
19. In case the amount received as fellowship is misused by the student, the amount paid along with 10% interest will be recovered from the concerned student. The student will have to submit an undertaking to this effect on a non-judicial stamp of ₹100/-.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Fill Out the Application Form
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The applicant must fill out the prescribed application form released by the Rajasthan Government.
Ensure that all personal, educational, and bank details are correctly entered.

Step 2: Step 2: Submit the Application
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The completed application form along with the required documents must be sent to: Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Moondla, Jamwaramgarh, Jaipur (Email ID: [email protected])

Step 3: Step 3: Scrutiny of Applications
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A Scrutiny Committee will review the received applications to verify eligibility and completeness.
The committee includes officials from the Social Justice and Empowerment Department.

Step 4: Step 4: Selection by State-Level Approval Committee
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The State-Level Approval Committee will select up to 6 students per year based on merit and eligibility.

Step 5: Step 5: Annual Review and Renewal
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The student must submit an annual progress report to continue receiving the fellowship.
If a student discontinues or misuses the fellowship, they may have to repay the amount with 10% interest.
NOTE: The application must be submitted within one month from the date of advertisement.

Required Documents
• Caste Certificate (Issued by a competent authority in Rajasthan)
• Residence Certificate (Proof of being a permanent resident of Rajasthan)
• Income Certificate (Issued as per the Rajasthan government format)
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Account Details
• Postgraduate Degree Certificate
• Ph.D. Admission Proof (Admission letter from a recognized university in Rajasthan)
• Research Proposal
• Affidavit on ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper (Declaring that the applicant is not receiving any other fellowship)
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: SC students from Rajasthan who are pursuing full-time Ph.D. studies in selected subjects

Q: What is the age limit to apply?
A: The applicant should be below 35 years of age at the time of application.

Q: How is the fellowship amount disbursed?
A: The amount is transferred to the student's bank account via Cheque or Demand Draft (DD).

Q: Can a student apply if they are already receiving another scholarship?
A: No, students availing of any other fellowship are not eligible.

Q: Is this scheme available for part-time Ph.D. students?
A: No, only full-time Ph.D. students are eligible.

Q: Can students from private universities apply?
A: No, only students from government-recognized universities in Rajasthan can apply.

Q: What happens if a student discontinues their research?
A: The fellowship will be discontinued, and the student may have to return any excess funds received.

Q: What is the application deadline?
A: Students must apply within one month from the date of advertisement.

Q: What happens if a student misuses the fellowship funds?
A: The student will have to repay the amount with 10% interest, along with legal action if necessary.

Q: How is the selection process conducted?
A: Applications are reviewed by a Scrutiny Committee, and final selection is made by a State-Level Approval Committee.