Question: Can you explain the National Fellowship For OBC Students program?

Answer: Frequently Asked QuestionsHow Many Slots Of Fellowship Are There In This Scheme?The scheme is designed to provide a total
number of 300 Junior Research Fellowships per year from the year 2014-15 and 300 Senior Research Fellowships from 2016-17 to Other
Backward Class (OBC) students. The number of intake of JRF has been enhanced from 300 to 1000 per year onwards to undertake
advanced studies and research leading to M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees.Which Universities/Institutions Are Covered In This Scheme?The
scheme covers all universities/institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and are implemented by the UGC
itself on the pattern of the scheme of UGC Fellowship being awarded to research students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. What Is The
Objective Of This Scheme?The objective of the scheme is to increase the opportunities for the students of Other Backward Classes
(OBCs) for pursuing higher education leading to acquiring degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme aims at providing financial
assistance to the OBC students in obtaining quality higher education leading to degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. in universities, research
institutions and scientific institutions.Who Is The Nodal Agency For Implementing The Scheme?UGC is the nodal agency for
implementing the scheme.Will The Selected Candidate Be Entitled To Any Other Benefits From Central Or State Government?No, the
students belonging to Other Backward Class (OBC) category once considered eligible for the fellowship shall not be entitled to any other

**Benefits:** from Central or State Government or any other body like UGC offering similar benefit to avoid duplication and increase
coverage. Is The Tenure Of The Fellowship Extendable?After two years, if the progress in the research work of the awardee is found
satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years as Senior Research Fellow (SRF). The research work will
be assessed as per the UGC norms. The total period of award of JRF and SRF shall not exceed a period of 5 years.Are There Any
Reservations For PwDs?Yes, at least 4% of the total seats should be reserved for students with disabilities while making selection of
candidates for award of fellowships by the UGC.Are The Employees Of Any University/College/Educational
Institution/Central/State/UT Government Allowed To Avail The Fellowship?No, the employees of any University/College/Educational
institution/Central/State/UT Government shall be excluded from availing the fellowship, even if they are on study leave or Extra
Ordinary Leave (EOL) to pursue M.Phil./Ph.D.What Is The Amount Of Fellowship For Science Humanities And Social Science?@
Rs.31,000/- p.m. for initial two years (JRF), @ Rs.35,000/- pm. for remaining tenure (SRF)What Is The Amount Of Fellowship For
Engineering & Technology?@ Rs.31,000/- p.m. for initial two years (JRF), @ Rs.35,000/- pm. for remaining tenure (SRF)What Is The
Amount Of Contingency For Humanities & Social Sciences?@ Rs.10,000/- p.a. for initial two years, @ Rs.20,500/- p.a. for remaining
tenureWhat Is The Amount Of Contingency For Sciences, Engineering & Technology?@ Rs.12,000/- p.a. for initial two years, @
Rs.25,000/- p.a. for remaining tenureWhat Is The Amount Of Escorts/Reader Assistance?(All subjects) @ Rs.2,000/- p.m. in cases of
physically and visually handicapped candidatesWill HRA Be Provided To The Student?House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be on the
UGC pattern and will be payable to those students who are not provided with hostel accommodation. In case hostel accommodation
offered by the University/institution is refused, the student will forfeit his claim of HRA, other facilities such as medical facilities, leave
including maternity leave will be governed as per the guidelines of the UGC in case of their fellowship programme.How Is The
Monitoring & Evaluation Of The Scheme Performed?A dashboard to monitor progress, geographic spread, discipline-wise students
enrolled, sanctions, completion of courses, etc. shall be put in place by UGC on its portal to be accessed by the Ministry of Social Justice
& Empowerment via login credential.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesOkWas this helpful?News and UpdatesNo new news and
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QuestionsBackgroundThe scheme "National Fellowship for OBC Students" was launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC),
Department of Higher Education (DoHE) during the financial year 2014-15 to increase the opportunities for the students of Other
Backward Classes (OBCs) to pursue higher education leading to acquiring degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.The scheme aims at
providing financial assistance to OBC students in obtaining quality higher education leading to degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. in
universities, research institutions, and scientific institutions. This will not only enable them to be eligible for employment to the posts of
Lecturers lying vacant in various colleges and universities but will also equip them to effectively take advantage of the growing
opportunities at the national and international level in the context of the new economic order.ï»¿Scope of the SchemeThe scheme is
designed to provide a total number of 300 Junior Research Fellowships per year from the year 2014-15 and 300 Senior Research
Fellowships from 2016-17 to Other Backward Class (OBC) students. The number of intake of JRF has been enhanced from 300 to 1000
per year onwards to undertake advanced studies and research leading to M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees, who have qualified in the following
tests:ï»¿i. National Eligibility Test ) â€“ Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF) of UGC (for Humanities/Social Sciences) orii. UGC-
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (UGC-CSIR) NET-JRF Joint Test (for Science)ï»¿The scheme covers all
universities/institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is implemented by the UGC itself on the pattern of
the scheme of UGC Fellowship being awarded to research students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. These 1000 slots will be over and above
the number of OBC students selected under the normal reservation policy of the Government for UGC Fellowship.OkWas this helpful?
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