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UGC Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child

UGC scheme for a single girl child (only child, or twin/fraternal daughters) admitted to the 1st year of a regular, full-time Master's degree in a recognised university or PG college. Age up to 30 at admission. There is no income limit. If the family has a son and a daughter, the girl is not eligible. Distance-mode courses are not covered. About 3,000 awards. Apply on NSP when UGC announces the window; an affidavit about single-girl-child status is needed.

Amount / benefit: ₹36,200 a year (2 years)

Source: University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education

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What you get

₹36,200 a year for two years. You can also hold other scholarships.

Who is eligible

Open to students from any state in India
Open to female students
Education level: Bachelor's degree (UG), Master's degree (PG)
Age up to 30 years

Final eligibility is decided by the official authority. Read the official notification before you apply.

Documents required

Affidavit of single-girl-child status (UGC format)
Admission proof / joining report for the PG course
Graduation marksheet and proof of age
Aadhaar and bank account in your name

How to apply, step by step

Go to scholarships.gov.in and open the Students section. Keep your Aadhaar and mobile number ready.
Do One Time Registration (OTR) first — it uses Aadhaar and face authentication through the NSP OTR app. You get a 14-digit OTR number that works for your whole academic career. Note it down.
Log in with your OTR number and password, then choose 'Apply for Scholarship'.
From the list of schemes, select 'UGC Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child'. Choose the scheme that matches your category.
Fill in personal, course, institute and bank details. The bank account must be your own and Aadhaar-linked.
Upload scanned copies of the documents listed on this card.
Submit the form and save your Application ID. Your application then goes to your school/college for verification.
Track the status by logging in on NSP. If it is marked 'defective', correct it with 'Fill/Edit Application Form' before the deadline.

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scholarships.gov.in पर जाकर Students सेक्शन खोलें। अपना आधार और मोबाइल नंबर पास रखें।
सबसे पहले One Time Registration (OTR) करें — इसमें आधार और NSP OTR ऐप से चेहरे की पहचान (face authentication) होती है। आपको 14 अंकों का OTR नंबर मिलेगा जो पूरी पढ़ाई में काम आएगा। इसे लिखकर रख लें।
OTR नंबर और पासवर्ड से लॉगिन करें, फिर 'Apply for Scholarship' चुनें।
योजनाओं की सूची में से 'UGC Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child' चुनें। अपनी कैटेगरी वाली योजना ही चुनें।
व्यक्तिगत, कोर्स, संस्थान और बैंक की जानकारी भरें। बैंक खाता आपका अपना और आधार से लिंक होना चाहिए।
इस कार्ड में दी गई दस्तावेज़ों की सूची के अनुसार उनकी स्कैन कॉपी अपलोड करें।
फॉर्म सबमिट करें और Application ID सेव कर लें। इसके बाद आपका आवेदन आपके स्कूल/कॉलेज के पास सत्यापन के लिए जाता है।
NSP पर लॉगिन करके स्थिति (status) देखते रहें। अगर 'defective' दिखे, तो अंतिम तारीख से पहले 'Fill/Edit Application Form' से सुधार करें।

Last date

The last date is announced on the official website and can change each year. Please check the official portal before you apply.

Official website

https://scholarships.gov.in (University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education)

Details are compiled from official sources. Always confirm on the official website before applying. Found a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for UGC Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child?

Open to students from any state in India; Open to female students; Education level: Bachelor's degree (UG), Master's degree (PG); Age up to 30 years. Final eligibility is decided by the official authority.

What does UGC Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child give?

₹36,200 a year for two years. You can also hold other scholarships. Amount: ₹36,200 a year (2 years).

Which documents are needed for UGC Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child?

Affidavit of single-girl-child status (UGC format), Admission proof / joining report for the PG course, Graduation marksheet and proof of age, Aadhaar and bank account in your name.

What is the official website for UGC Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child?

The official website is https://scholarships.gov.in (source: University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education).