National Fellowship For OBC Students
✓ Information verified — June 2026"National Fellowship for OBC Students" was launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC) 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.
What You Get
- Financial support for pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees
- Opportunity to conduct research and advanced studies
- Access to quality higher education at recognized universities
- Support to increase representation of OBC students in research programs
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Must belong to OBC (Other Backward Class) category as per government classification
- Must have obtained admission to M.Phil. or Ph.D. programs at recognized universities
- Must meet the academic qualifications required by the university for the program
- Indian citizen eligible to apply
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. OBC Certificate
- 3. University Admission Letter
- 4. Academic Degree Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Address Proof
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 Education
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Tags
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/nfosNodal Ministry
Ministry of Education
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