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Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University Rank Holders at Undergraduate Level for the academic session 2009-11.


The University Grants Commission, on the basis of a initiative of M/HRD, had introduced from the year 2005-2006, Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University rank holders (in General and Honours Courses at Undergraduate levels) with the objective of attracting talents for pursuing post-graduate studies in basic subjects. The scheme is for non-professional courses only. The selection will be purely on merit basis. The awardees under this scheme can pursue their Post-Graduate programme in any area of specialization as also in any institution of higher learning in the country recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC Act.

Subjects Identified at undergraduate level for the award of Scholarships

S.No.	Subjects
1	B.Sc.(General)
2	B.A. (General)
3	B.Com. (General)
4	B.Com (Hons.)
5	B.Sc. (Chemistry)
6	B.Sc. (Mathematics)
7	B.Sc. (Physics)
8	B.Sc. (Statistics)
9	B.Sc. (Zoology)
10	B.A. (Economics)
11	B.A. (English)
12	B.A. (Geography)
13	B.A. (Hindi)
14	B.A. (History)
15	B.A. (Philosophy)
16	B.A. (Political Science)
17	B.A. (Psychology)
18	B.A. (Sanskrit)
19	B.A. (Sociology)
20	B.A. (Urdu)
21	B.Sc. (Botany)

Note: This fellowship is exclusively for the aforesaid courses only. Professional Courses candidates are not eligible for this scholarship. Main / Major subjects will be treated under Honours subjects..

Eligibility

• While in General Courses (S.No.1,2 & 3) the First & Second Rank holders at under-graduate level in the above mentioned specified degree only admitted in any Post-Graduate courses would be awarded the scholarship.
  
  
• In Honours Courses (S.No.4 to 21) scholarship will be awarded only to the First Rank Holder.
  
  
• These awardees will have to submit the proofs of their merit position at under-graduate level as well as their admission in first year of Post-Graduate courses during 2009-10.
  
  
• The scholarship would however, be subjected to securing a minimum of sixty percent marks at under-graduate level.

• An eligible candidate who is awarded the Post-Graduate Scholarship will not be debarred from accepting any other Scholarship.
  
  
• Students desirous of leaving the studies mid-way without completing the PG Degreewill have to take prior approval from the UGC by submitting an application along with justification through the concerned University/College/Institution.
  
  
• The University/College/Institution will have to submit a certificate of completion of the PG Course in respect of each student availing this scholarship.

• Application in prescribed format.
  
  
• Proof of admission to Master’s degree course in a recognized Indian University/College/Institution.
  
  
• Matriculation Certificate clearly indicating the age of the candidate.
  
  
• Joining Report from the institution where the candidate has taken admission for P.G. Course (Annexure-I)
  
  
• University Rank Certificate issued by University.
  
  
• UGC format reagarding University Rank at U.G. level (Annexure-II)