Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm-UGC
Department Of Higher Education
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Overview
University Grants Commission is implementing the scheme of Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm courses (including integrated dual degree courses).
Details
University Grants Commission is implementing the scheme of Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm courses including integrated dual degree courses . Objective: The objective of the scheme is to help and attract young and talented graduate students to pursue education at the Post Graduate Level in Higher Education Institutions.
Exclusions
• No scholarship will be given to PG students who pass the GATE examination during the second year of study i.e. 3rd semester onwards.
• Foreign students are not eligible for GATE/GPAT scholarships.
Benefits
• The Scholarship under the scheme is ₹12,400/- per month per student.
• An annual contingency of ₹5,000/- will be given to the eligible student.
• **Note 01:** If a student scores below 60% in any semester he/she shall be paid a scholarship @ ₹1,550/- in that particular semester, if the student re-appear for the same semester and scores above 60 %, he will be entitled to get regular scholarship i.e. @ ₹12,400/- p.m. for that semester in which student reappeared. But thereafter after he is eligible for the full scholarship amount, in the next semesters.
• **Note 02:** The contingency grant sanctioned will be reimbursed to the scholar on the actual expenditure incurred by him/her on the admissible items within the limit. The books and non-consumable items purchased or acquired, out of the contingency grant, will be the property of the concerned university or the institution and the scholars have to return the same at the end of the programme i.e. post graduate and research work to the concerned institution.
• **Note 03:** No house rent is admissible to M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm. students.
• **Note 04:** The scholar shall not undertake any paid assignment (emoluments/salary/stipend) during the tenure of the scholarship.
• **Note 05:** It will be obligatory on the part of every post graduate student to undertake 8 to 10 hours (per week) of work related to teaching and research activities as assigned to him/her by the institute. This includes tutorials, laboratory classes, development and maintenance of laboratories, assistance in research and activities undertaken by faculty members, maintenance and operation of computer and other central facilities, assistance in library, etc.
• **Note 06:** Scholarship shall be terminated immediately if the scholar has failed in any semester. It will be the responsibility of the University to take action in this matter.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The GATE/GPAT qualified students who have taken admission in M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm courses and integrated dual degree programme in Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities will be provided scholarships by UGC.
2. The students must be admitted as full-time scholars.
3. **Note 01:** The Government of India policy for SC/ST/OBC/PH is to be followed strictly. If, in any case, no student is available under the reserved seats then those seats may be treated as lapsed in that batch.
Required Documents
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size Photograph
• Proof of age
• Mark Sheets/Grade Cards & Degrees
• Copy of GATE/GPAT score card
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Income Certificate, if applicable
• Bank account details:
• Any other document, if required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of PG scholarship scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to help and attract young and talented graduate students to pursue education at the Post Graduate Level in Higher Education Institutions.
Q: Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
A: University Grants Commission, Government of India
Q: How much amount of scholarship is paid under scheme?
A: The Scholarship under the scheme is [?]12,400/- per month per student.
Q: How much amount of contingency is paid under scheme?
A: An annual contingency of [?]5,000/- will be given to the eligible student.
Q: What are the eligibility conditions for availing scholarship under the scheme?
A: The GATE/GPAT qualified students who have taken admission in M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm courses and integrated dual degree programme in Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities will be provided scholarships by UGC.
Q: Can foreign students be eligible for GATE/GPAT scholarship?
A: No, foreign student are not eligible for GATE/GPAT scholarship.
Q: Is there any compulsion for teaching activities?
A: It will be obligatory on the part of every post graduate student to undertake 8 to 10 hours (per week) of work related to teaching and research activities as assigned to him/her by the institute. This includes tutorials, laboratory classes, development and maintenance of laboratories, assistance in research and activities undertaken by faculty members, maintenance and operation of computer and other central facilities, assistance in library, etc.
Q: Is there any condition for payment of scholarship?
A: If a student scores below 60% in any semester he/she shall be paid a scholarship @ [?]1,550/- in that particular semester, if the student re-appear for the same semester and scores above 60 %, he will be entitled to get regular scholarship i.e. @ [?]12,400/- p.m. for that semester in which student reappeared. But thereafter after he is eligible for the full scholarship amount, in the next semesters.
Q: Is there any house rent admissible to the students?
A: No house rent is admissible to M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm students.
Q: Can the scholar take any paid assignment during the tenure of the scholarship?
A: No. the scholar shall not undertake any paid assignment (emoluments/salary/stipend) during the tenure of the scholarship.
Q: Shall the scholarship be terminated immediately if the scholar has failed in any semester?
A: Yes, the scholarship shall be terminated immediately if the scholar has failed in any semester.
Q: What is the procedure for applying for the Scheme by the universities?
A: After taking admission by the GATE/GPAT Qualified student, the University needs to submit the online claim for the first semester on the UGC online portal available at www.ugc.ac.in in the prescribed proforma and also upload the undertaking and GATE/GPAT Score Card of the M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm within the approved intake by AICTE/UGC in the batch in a year early mentioning the category of student i.e. General, SC & ST.
Q: How the UGC Scholarship is being disbursed?
A: The UGC Scholarship is being disbursed through CANARABANK UGC Portal (https://scholarship.canarabank.in/scholar/Login.aspx).
Eligibility Criteria
The GATE/GPAT qualified students who have taken admission in M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm courses and integrated dual degree programme in Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities will be provided scholarships by UGC.
The students must be admitted as full-time scholars.
**Note 01:** The Government of India policy for SC/ST/OBC/PH is to be followed strictly. If, in any case, no student is available under the reserved seats then those seats may be treated as lapsed in that batch.
Benefits
The Scholarship under the scheme is ₹12,400/- per month per student.
An annual contingency of ₹5,000/- will be given to the eligible student.
**Note 01:** If a student scores below 60% in any semester he/she shall be paid a scholarship @ ₹1,550/- in that particular semester, if the student re-appear for the same semester and scores above 60 %, he will be entitled to get regular scholarship i.e. @ ₹12,400/- p.m. for that semester in which student reappeared. But thereafter after he is eligible for the full scholarship amount, in the next semesters.
**Note 02:** The contingency grant sanctioned will be reimbursed to the scholar on the actual expenditure incurred by him/her on the admissible items within the limit. The books and non-consumable items purchased or acquired, out of the contingency grant, will be the property of the concerned university or the institution and the scholars have to return the same at the end of the programme i.e. post graduate and research work to the concerned institution.
**Note 03:** No house rent is admissible to M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm. students.
**Note 04:** The scholar shall not undertake any paid assignment (emoluments/salary/stipend) during the tenure of the scholarship.
**Note 05:** It will be obligatory on the part of every post graduate student to undertake 8 to 10 hours (per week) of work related to teaching and research activities as assigned to him/her by the institute. This includes tutorials, laboratory classes, development and maintenance of laboratories, assistance in research and activities undertaken by faculty members, maintenance and operation of computer and other central facilities, assistance in library, etc.
**Note 06:** Scholarship shall be terminated immediately if the scholar has failed in any semester. It will be the responsibility of the University to take action in this matter.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy of Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 3 | Proof of age |
| 4 | Mark Sheets/Grade Cards & Degrees |
| 5 | Copy of GATE/GPAT score card |
| 6 | Caste certificate, if applicable |
| 7 | Disability certificate, if applicable |
| 8 | Income Certificate, if applicable |
| 9 | Bank account details: |
| 10 | Any other document, if required |
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective of the scheme is to help and attract young and talented graduate students to pursue education at the Post Graduate Level in Higher Education Institutions.