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Research Scholarship for Disabled Students

The scheme is implemented by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to provide financial support for PhD research to differently-abled students. Eligible candidates receive ₹16,000/- per month, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts.

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About This Scheme

The "Research Scholarship for Disabled Students" scheme, implemented by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, offers financial support for PhD research to differently-abled students. Eligible candidates receive ₹16,000/- per month, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts. To qualify, candidates should be natives of Madhya Pradesh and 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 as per University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. The scholarship is awarded to 10 students pursuing their research degrees each year.

Benefits

₹16.0K · annual

  • Under this scheme, differently-abled students who are registered for PhD research at any university in India receive a monthly scholarship of ₹16,000/-, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.

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    The applicant should be a disabled student.

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    The applicant should be registered for PhD research work at any recognized university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee.

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    The applicant should have obtained minimum qualifying marks in their postgraduate degree as specified by the University Grants Commission.

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    The annual income of the applicant's parents or guardians should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

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    Every year, 10 students are awarded scholarships for their PhD research.

Required Documents

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    Passport-size photograph
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    Aadhaar card
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    Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
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    Previous class marksheet
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    Disability certificate issued by competent authority
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    Income certificate
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    Bank Passbook/bank account details
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    Any other documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  • Advertisement Issuance: The Directorate of Higher Education issues the advertisement for the scheme.
  • Application Scrutiny: The applications received are scrutinized, and applicants are selected within the prescribed quota limit.
  • Approval and Disbursement: With the approval of the Commissioner of Higher Education, the amount is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹16.0K

Available In

Madhya Pradesh

Categories

Education & Learning

Data Sources