Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students

The "Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students" scheme, implemented by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, offers financial support for PhD research work to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students. Eligible students receive ₹16,000/- per month, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts. To qualify, students should be registered for PhD research at any recognized university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee. They must also hold a postgraduate degree with minimum qualifying marks prescribed for SC/ST students as per University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. Every year a quota of 100 scholarships for Scheduled Castes and 56 scholarships for Scheduled Tribes is fixed.