Lok Sabha Question No. 179 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-03
Subject: Scholarship and Fellowship Schemes for SC Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Kirit Premjibhai Solanki

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. *179 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.03.2020

## SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP SCHEMES FOR SC STUDENTS

*179. DR (PROF.) KIRIT PREMJI BHAI SOLANKI

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the number of students belonging to the Scheduled Castes who have received scholarships and fellowships under the National Fellowship Scheme for the Scheduled Castes students; Post-matric   Scholarship Scheme and National  Overseas   Scholarship Schemes during the previous year and the current year;

(b) the funds allocated for the above-mentioned schemes;

(c) the process of application and criteria for selection of students to receive the benefits under these schemes:

(d) whether these scholarships and fellowships are awarded for all degree subjects and if so, the details thereof; and

(e whether the Government is planning to expand the purview of these schemes and if SO, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI THAAWARCHAND GEHLOT)

(a) to (e) Statement is laid on the floor of the House.

## Statcment in answer to parts (a) to (e) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 179 for 3.3.2020 by DR (PROF) KIRIT PREMJI BHAI SOLANKI regarding Scholarship and Fellowship Schemes for SC Students

(a) & (b) The number of students belonging to the Scheduled Castes who have received fellowships and scholarships under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Castes (NFSC) Scheme, Post-Matric   Scholarship (PMS-SC) Schcme and National   Overseas   Scholarship (NOS) Schemes, and the funds allocated the previous year and the current year are as below: during

| Scheme                              |                                     | Year    | Number of Students selected                                     | Funds Allocated                 |
|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| National for Scheduled students     | Fellowship/2018-19 Castes!          |         | 2311 (against 2000 slots)                                       | 240.00 Revised Estimates (RE)   |
| National for Scheduled students     |                                     | 2019-20 | 1152 (against 1000 slots of" first cycle)*                      | 246.66 (RE)                     |
| Post Scholarship Scheduled students | Matric{2018-19 for Castes] {2019-20 |         | 60,29,970 Thc State Governments applications   under the scheme | 6000.00 (RE) invite/2690.OO(RE) |
| National                            | Overseas 2018-19                    |         | next financial year: 97                                         |                                 |
| candidates                          |                                     |         | 90 (up to 25.02.2020)                                           | 20.OO(RE)                       |

(c) Under the NFSC, UGC-NET/ CSIR-NET   qualified candidates arc eligible for fellowship. These examinations are conducted twice year. Thus; UGC being the implementing agency for the Schemc invites onlinc applications twice a year  from such candidates who have qualified the aforesaid examinations. Separate merit lists are drawn after each such examination and candidates are selected as per these lists; in the order of merit:

Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students is a Centrally Sponsored Schemc and is implemented by States GovernmentIUnion Territories Administrations. The State Governments invite applications under the scheme through their respeclive online porlals For eligible for scholarship the parents` income of the SC student from all sources should not exceed Rs 2.50 Lakh: He/she should be studying in recognized post-matriculation or post-secondary courses at intcrmediate; graduatc, post being graduate levels in  recognized   Institutions/ prescribed under the Scheme:

For scholarships under National Overseas Scholarship scheme online applications are In order to the   prospective awardees should not be more than 35 years of age as on [st April of the selection In case of Scholarship for Masters Degree abroad, minimum required qualification is Graduation Degree with 55% marks whereas for Ph.D, the minimum qualification requirement is Masters Degree with 55% marks The total family income of the candidate from all sources should*not be more than Rs. 6.00 lakh in the previous year. Not more than two children of the same parents/guardians are eligible: The candidates are selected for scholarship on first come first served' basis. year.

(d) on the basis f UGC-NET and CSIR-UGC-NET examinations and thus all the subjects covered under these examinations are eligible. Under the UGC-NET examination; 84 subjects of humanities including Indian and  foreign languages, social sciences and a few science subjects are covered. Under the CSIR-UGC-NET 5 subjects of basic sciences; namely, Life Sciences, Mathematical   Sciences; Physical   Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Earth,   Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences are covered.

National Overseas Scholarship for SCs etc. is granted for pursuing higher studies at Masters level courses and Ph.D. abroad in the fields of Engineering and Management, Pure Sciences and Applied Sciences; Agricultural Sciences and Medicine, International Commerce; Accounting Finance and Humanities and Social Science.

Post Matric Scholarship for SC students is provided for inter alia, Degree and Post Graduate level courses in Medicine, Planning; Architecture, Design, Fashion   Technology  Agriculture; Veterinary & Allied Business Financel Administration and Computer Science/Applications. Besides; the scholarship is also provided for professional courses leading to Degree:

- (e) At present there is no proposal for expansion these Schemes\_

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