Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm-UGC
in Kerala
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Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm-UGC in Kerala
Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm-UGC is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Kerala.
Apply for Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm-UGC in Kerala
Scheme 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).
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 |
Common questions in Kerala
Who can apply for Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm-UGC in Kerala?
Eligible residents of Kerala who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm-UGC. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm-UGC in Kerala?
Applicants in Kerala typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
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.