Central Sector Scheme of National Fellowship for Providing Fellowship to Scheduled Caste Students to Pursue M.Phil. & PhD
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme provides opportunities to Scheduled Castes students to pursue higher education leading to M.Phil/Ph.D degrees in Sciences, Humanities and Social Science streams. The objective of the scheme is to provide fellowships in the form of financial assistance to SC students.
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
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/ccsnfpfscsma…Nodal Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
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