Sanskrit Shodh Chhaatravrtti Yojana
The aim of the scheme is to encourage and support high-quality research in Sanskrit by providing financial assistance to meritorious Ph.D. students across state universities.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Sanskrit Shodh Chhaatravrtti Yojana” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy, Haridwar, under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The aim of the scheme is to encourage and support high-quality research in Sanskrit by providing financial assistance to meritorious Ph.D. students across state universities.
Benefits
A research scholarship of ₹40,000/- per year is awarded to 20 students registered for a Ph.D. in Sanskrit at universities across Uttarakhand.
The scholarship is provided for a period of three years at ₹40,000/- per year and must be renewed by submitting an application each year/semester.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must be a student registered for a Ph.D. in Sanskrit at any university in Uttarakhand.
The applicant must belong to the General, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Economically Weaker Section.
A total of 20 research scholars are eligible for the scholarship, including 10 from the General category, 5 from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and 5 from Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate holders.
Selection will be based on the highest marks obtained in the NET examination.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Applications for research scholarships are invited annually through advertisements published in daily newspapers and on the Academy’s website.
Applicants must submit their applications along with all required documents, including Aadhaar card, NET examination mark sheet, academic certificates, Ph.D. registration certificate, and bank account details.
After evaluation by a selection committee, eligible research scholars are awarded annual scholarships to support their research in Sanskrit.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
A research scholarship of ₹40,000/- per year is awarded to 20 students registered for a Ph.D. in Sanskrit at universities across Uttarakhand.
The scholarship is provided for a period of three years at ₹40,000/- per year and must be renewed by submitting an application each year/semester.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Applications for research scholarships are invited annually through advertisements published in daily newspapers and on the Academy's website.
Applicants must submit their applications along with all required documents, including Aadhaar card, NET examination mark sheet, academic certificates, Ph.D. registration certificate, and bank account details.
After evaluation by a selection committee, eligible research scholars are awarded annual scholarships to support their research in Sanskrit.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Sanskrit Shodh Chhaatravrtti Yojana |
| Short Title | SSCY |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | SC, ST, EWS, General |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 19 Apr 2026
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