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UGC Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders

UGC scheme for the first and second rank holders of an undergraduate university exam who take admission in a regular PG course (first PG degree only). Age up to 30 at admission. The rank counts only if enough students sat the exam (100 in affiliated universities, 25 in deemed/private universities and autonomous colleges). No income limit. About 3,000 awards. Apply when UGC announces the window (on NSP in recent years; check the UGC notice, as the portal has changed over time).

Amount / benefit: ₹3,100 a month (2 years)

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

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What you get

₹3,100 a month for two years (the full PG course).

Who is eligible

Open to students from any state in India
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

Provisional rank certificate from the university / autonomous college
Undergraduate degree / marksheets
Admission proof in the PG course
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 Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders'. 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.

हिंदी में आवेदन कैसे करें

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 Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders' 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 Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders?

Open to students from any state in India; 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 Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders give?

₹3,100 a month for two years (the full PG course). Amount: ₹3,100 a month (2 years).

Which documents are needed for UGC Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders?

Provisional rank certificate from the university / autonomous college, Undergraduate degree / marksheets, Admission proof in the PG course, Proof of age, Aadhaar and bank account in your name.

What is the official website for UGC Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders?

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