This page lists 2 fellowships for SC students for the 2026-27 session (2 central government), among them National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students and Post Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates. Each scheme's page gives the amount, who can apply and how, from the scheme's own official notice, and says when it was last checked.
Every scheme on this page 2
| Scheme | Who can apply | Amount | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste StudentsMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India (implemented by National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation) | SC students with UGC-NET JRF or UGC-CSIR NET JRF, in full-time M.Phil or PhD | Rs. 31,000 a month | Running |
| Post Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST CandidatesUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) | Unemployed SC or ST candidates with a PhD, for postdoctoral research in India | Rs. 38,800 a month | 5 Jan 2013 Closed |
Questions students ask
Which fellowships for SC students are open now?
None of the 2 schemes on this page has an open application window today. Each scheme's page gives its usual window, so you can be ready when the next cycle opens.
How many fellowships are there for SC students?
This directory has 2 fellowships (2 central government) for the 2026-27 session, each written from its official page. New schemes are added as their notices come out.
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Every scheme here has its own page written from its official notice and portal, with the sources listed at the end and the date they were checked. Amounts and dates change with each notification; the scheme's own portal is final.