Central Sector Scheme of National Fellowship for Providing Fellowship to Scheduled Caste Students to Pursue M.Phil. & PhD
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a national fellowship scheme run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to help Scheduled Caste students pursue advanced research degrees. It provides financial support to SC students who want to study M.Phil and PhD programs in Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The scheme aims to increase representation of Scheduled Castes in higher education and research fields across India.
What You Get
- Monthly fellowship amount to support living expenses during M.Phil/PhD studies
- Financial assistance for research-related activities and materials
- Support available for studies in Sciences, Humanities, and Social Science streams
- Opportunity to pursue advanced degrees without financial burden
Who Can Apply
- Age: 16–100 years
- Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category
- Must be admitted to M.Phil or PhD program in a recognized Indian university
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Should meet the academic requirements set by the university for postgraduate research programs
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. University Admission Letter
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Income Certificate
- 6. Educational Certificates
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 16–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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