UGC PG merit scholarship is provided by the National scholarship portal (NSP) and is provided to talented hardworking students pursuing their postgraduate studies. The list of the winners of the scholarship is published in the PG Merit List. This is one of the documents that the applicants must use to confirm their status of selection and proceed with their steps to receive the scholarship benefits.The selection process comprises of different stages of approval regarding the academics.
About
UGC Postgraduate Merit Scholarship is provided as a scholarship, which is given by the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) to help students with academic merit to study postgraduate courses in Indian universities and colleges. The scheme, which is financed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), is the one that gives students the chance to concentrate on higher education and research without worrying about finances. A selection process is done according to how the candidate performs in the undergraduate examinations and the names of the students selected to receive the award are put in the PG Merit List. With this initiative, there is the promotion of excellence in higher education and development of talents in varied fields of studies in India.
Objective
The main aim of UGC Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme is to motivate and assist brilliant students to take higher education at post graduate level in the recognized universities and colleges in India. The scheme will play a role of decreasing the economic load among the deserving students and allow them to concentrate on academic excellence and research. It tries to cultivate those exceptional individuals who have already shown their exceptional performance in their undergraduate level education paving them to further their education and be useful in their respective field. Finally, the scheme enhances quality education, innovation and building of qualified human resource in the country.
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Key Highlights
The key highlights for this scholarship are as follows:
| Launched By: | this scheme is launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. |
| Eligibility: | It is open to students who have received the first or second place in their undergraduate degree programs in the recognized universities. |
| Eligible Enrollments:. | Any post graduate degree course in any UGC recognized university and college |
| Selection Criteria:. | It is simply based on academic merit and verification by the university/institution |
| Target Group:. | The students who have achieved excellence in undergraduate courses and would like to study postgraduate courses |
| Portal: | This was implemented under the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). |
| Scholarship Amount: | 3,100 per month during a period of two years (entire postgraduate course). |
| Duration: | The maximum term of the scholarship is two years without any extension |
| Mode of Payment: | The scholarship is transferred to the bank account of the student by using Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). |
| Application Mode: | the mode of application is online. The application can be done at the National Scholarship Portal |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Academic Qualification: The candidate should have gained the first or second position in any of the known universities or colleges in the undergraduate (UG) level in India.The student would be required to have finalized an undergraduate course of study of the first grade.
- Course of Study: The learner should be pursuing a full-time regular postgraduate (PG) course in a familiar university, college or institution that is associated with UGC.
- Field of Study: The scholarship is available in postgraduate courses that are not professional like arts, science, commerce, and humanities.
- Age Limit: The candidate should be less than 30 years of age when he/she joins the first year of the postgraduate program.
- Nationality: The candidate should be an Indian national.
- Exclusions: The postgraduate students studying using a distance learning or by correspondence are ineligible. The scholarship does not apply to professional or technical courses like Engineering, Medicine, Management etc.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card – for candidate’s verification purpose
- Undergraduate Degree Marksheet / Certificate – Document of having acquired first or second rank in undergraduate course.
- University Rank Certificate – Certificate given by the university indicating the candidate having rank (1st or 2nd) in the UG level.
- Admission Evidence of Postgraduates – Admission letter or enrolment certificate of the institution where the candidate is doing his or her post graduates studies. Bank Accounts – Copy of the passbook of the active bank account of the student that is connected with Aadhaar (preferably nationalized bank).
- Institution Verification Form- Signed and verified by the head of the institution or the official in charge.
- Income Certificate (where applicable) – It might not be necessary, however, some of them may ask you to provide it to make sure that it is valid.
- Passport-size Photograph of the candidate
- Bonafide Certificate – It is issued by the existing institution that states that the student is attending a regular and full time course in the PG.
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Financial Benefits
- Monthly Scholarship Amount: All the chosen students are provided with 3,100 a month of financial support.
- Duration of the Scholarship: The scholarship is granted over a two-year span which covers the whole course of the postgraduate program (there is no extension of the scholarship after two years).
- Mode of Payment: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system is used to remit the scholarship amount directly into the bank account of a student to make it transparent and timely.
- Financial Support Intended Use: The sum can be utilized to cover the academic costs including tuition fees, books, stationeries, accommodation, and other educational requirements in the course of postgraduation.
- Total Value: The cumulative value of the scholarship in two years is 74,400 / student ( 3,100 x 24 months).
How To Download Merit List
The candidates who have applied for the NSP Scholarship can easily download the merit list online by following the steps given below
- Candidates are requested to visit the official National Scholarship Portal
- Find the UGC/AICTE/PG scholarship section on the homepage and click on it
- Under the science and humanities option select the Provisional Merit List 2025
- The PDF will open , now download the PDF
- Check your name along with the application ID in the list for confirmation of the selection.
Helpline Number
- UGC Scholarship helpline; 1800-113-355
- NSP Helpline; 0120-661 9540
FAQs
Who Is Eligible for the NSP PG Scholarship 2025?
Students who are currently pursuing Postgraduate Courses in science or humanities
What benefits are provided under the NSP Scholarship 2025?
Students will receive financial assistance through direct bank transfer.