Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders

Short Title: UGC Rank Holders

Administered by: University Grants Commission • Ministry of Education

Financial Support: ₹3,100 per month (₹37,200 per annum)

Academic Level: Postgraduate

Family Income Ceiling: No Restrictive Income Limit

Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026

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Scheme Overview & Objective

Promotes academic brilliance and rewards university top rank holders pursuing post-graduate education.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level	Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification	1st or 2nd Rank in Bachelor's Degree in University examination
Academic Disciplines / Streams	Basic Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Social Sciences, Languages, Commerce
Family Income Limit	No restrictive family income threshold (pure merit evaluation).
Minimum Academic Score	Minimum 60.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam.
Gender Eligibility	Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category	All
Domicile / Residence	All India

Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

₹3,100 per month (₹37,200 per annum)

Comprehensive financial grant directly deposited into the student’s bank account.

Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate