Post Graduate Scholarship for University Rank Holders Scheme

The University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education, has introduced the "Post Graduate Scholarship for University Rank Holders" scheme for University Rank Holders at the Undergraduate Level to encourage meritorious students to pursue postgraduate studies. The scheme aims to attract talented students towards higher education and promote academic excellence at the postgraduate level. The scholarship is awarded to first and second rank holders at the undergraduate level who secure admission to a regular full-time postgraduate degree programme in a recognized institution in India. > Objectives: a) To promote and nurture talent. b) To reward meritorious students with outstanding performance at the Undergraduate level for pursuing postgraduate studies. c) To Promote study in basic subjects both General as well as Honours at the undergraduate level. Professional courses are not covered under the scheme. d) To build up academic excellence at the postgraduate level across the colleges and universities in the country.