Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students
The scheme is implemented by the Higher Education Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, offers financial support for PhD research work to SC/ST students. Eligible students receive ₹16,000/- per month, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts.
About This Scheme
The “Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students” scheme, implemented by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, offers financial support for PhD research work to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students. Eligible students receive ₹16,000/- per month, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts.
To qualify, students should be registered for PhD research at any recognized university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee. They must also hold a postgraduate degree with minimum qualifying marks prescribed for SC/ST students as per University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. Every year a quota of 100 scholarships for Scheduled Castes and 56 scholarships for Scheduled Tribes is fixed.
Benefits
Under this scheme, SC/ST students registered for research (PhD) work at any university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee, will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹16,000/-, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year.
The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 3 years, subject to meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
The applicant should be registered for PhD research at a recognized university in India, having, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee.
The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.
The applicant should have obtained the minimum qualifying marks in their postgraduate degree as prescribed for SC/ST students by the University Grants Commission.
The annual income of the applicant’s parents or guardians should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-, as set by the Madhya Pradesh Government’s Tribal Welfare Department.
Each year, a quota of 100 scholarships is allocated for Scheduled Castes and 56 scholarships for Scheduled Tribes.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Advertisement Issuance: The
Directorate of Higher Education
issues the advertisement for the scheme.
Application Scrutiny: The applications received are scrutinized, and applicants are selected within the prescribed quota limit.
Approval and Disbursement: With the approval of the Commissioner of Higher Education, the amount is transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Under this scheme, SC/ST students registered for research (PhD) work at any university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee, will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹16,000/-, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year.
The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 3 years, subject to meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Advertisement Issuance: The Directorate of Higher Education
issues the advertisement for the scheme.
Application Scrutiny: The applications received are scrutinized, and applicants are selected within the prescribed quota limit.
Approval and Disbursement: With the approval of the Commissioner of Higher Education, the amount is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students |
| Short Title | RPHDSSCSTS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Tribal Affairs |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Madhya Pradesh |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | SC, ST |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹300,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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