Post Graduate Scholarship for University Rank Holders Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to attract talented students towards higher education and promote academic excellence at the postgraduate level. The scholarship is tenable for the full duration of the postgraduate course, subject to a maximum period of two years.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance**

- Scholarship of ₹3,100 per month.
- Scholarship is provided for a maximum period of two years (full duration of the postgraduate course).
- Scholarship is disbursed through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
- No additional assistance is provided towards hostel fees, medical expenses, or other incidental charges.
- Students receiving this scholarship are not debarred from accepting other scholarships.

**Number of Scholarships and Tenure**

- Total Scholarships Available: 3,000
- Duration of Scholarship: Two years
- The scholarship is not extendable beyond the approved tenure.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must have secured First Rank or Second Rank at the undergraduate level.
1. The applicant must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in the undergraduate examination.
1. The applicant must have secured admission to a regular, full-time Master&#39;s Degree programme.
1. The applicant must be pursuing his/her first postgraduate degree.
1. The applicant must not be more than 30 years of age at the time of admission to the postgraduate course.
1. The applicant must study in a recognized University, Deemed University, Private University, Autonomous College, or Postgraduate College.
1. The undergraduate degree must belong to any of the following streams:

- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Commerce
- Languages

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Application Process:
[Online]
New Registration:Step 1: Visit the New Registration page of the National Scholarships Portal.
Step 2: Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read the undertaking carefully and Accept the Terms. Click “Next”.
Step 3: In the next window, enter your mobile number and OTP. Then click “Verify”.
Step 4: After successful verification, continue with e-KYC process (as applicable).
Step 5: Once completed, your reference number will be generated and the same will be sent to your registered phone number.
Process for OTR ID Number Generation:Step 1: Download and install AadhaarFaceRD services in the android device.
Step 2: Download and install the NSP OTR App from the Google Play Store.
Step 3: After opening the mobile app Select the option “eKYC with FaceAuth” highlighted in red.
Step 4: Enter the allotted reference number and click on “Send OTP” to receive OTP on your mobile no. 
Step 5: Enter the received OTP and captcha in the screen and click Next.
Step 6: Click on “Proceed for Face Authentication” button highlighted in red.
Step 7: UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD services will be invoked for face authentication. Ensure AadhaarFaceRD services are preinstalled on your device.
Step 8: On Successful completion of face-authentication OTR no. will be generated and will also be sent on your registered mobile no.
Fresh Application:Step 1: Visit the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal Enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.
Step 2: Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
Step 3: On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen. Create a new password and confirm.
Step 4: Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 5: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
Step 6: You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later. Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
Track Payment Status:The student can track their payment status from the template “Know Your Payment” in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal either by indicating their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number or NSP Application ID.
NOTE 1: The National Scholarships Portal will provide the timelines for opening & closing of the portal.
NOTE 2: Online applications will be verified at two levels i.e. by the Institute, where the student is studying and thereafter by the concerned State Higher Education Department or any other Agency/ Official nominated by the State as State Nodal Agency (both for fresh and renewal applicants).
NOTE 3: Students will not be permanently debarred for scholarships due to delay in renewal or verification. However, students will have to submit renewal applications within a cut-off date. Renewal for that year will not be allowed if an applicant misses this deadline.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photo.
Rank Certificate issued by the University/Institution.
Undergraduate Degree/Marksheet.
Proof of admission to the postgraduate programme.
Joining Report in the prescribed format.
Aadhaar Card.
Age Proof (Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate).
Bank Account Details.
Any other document prescribed on the National Scholarship Portal.