The University Grants Commission (UGC) has opened applications for the National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies for the academic year 2026-27. This scholarship provides financial assistance to Indian students admitted to the first year of regular, full-time postgraduate degree programmes at eligible universities and institutions in India.
Scholarship amount and duration: Selected students will receive Rs. 15,000 per month for ten months each academic year. The scholarship is available for up to two years, subject to renewal conditions, providing a total of Rs. 3,00,000 over the duration.
Eligible disciplines cover various postgraduate fields including law (LL.M.), humanities, social sciences, management, science, and technology.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
| Institutional Verification Deadline | 15 December 2026 |
| Final Verification Deadline | 31 December 2026 |
Who is this for
This scholarship is for Indian students pursuing their first postgraduate degree through regular and full-time study at eligible universities or colleges in India. Students studying postgraduate courses via distance education, correspondence, part-time, or private modes are not eligible. Age must be below 30 years on the date of admission to the postgraduate programme. There is no family income limit. Students already holding a postgraduate degree cannot apply again for another postgraduate scholarship.
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Approximately 10,000 scholarships are available each year, distributed on an all-India merit basis with government reservation policies applicable. 30% of scholarships are reserved for women candidates and special preference is given to eligible single girl children. Half of the scholarships are earmarked for Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, and Management, and the other half for Science, Engineering, Technology, Medicine, Agriculture and related fields.
How to Apply
- Register or log in to the National Scholarship Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in/
- Complete the One-Time Registration (if not already registered).
- Locate and select the scheme titled “National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies”.
- Fill in personal details, academic qualifications, postgraduate admission information, and bank account details accurately.
- Submit the application before 30 November 2026.
- Coordinate with your institution to ensure timely verification of your application.
Documents and Verification
Applicants must provide accurate personal, academic, and banking information. Supporting documents may be required by the institution during verification, but no uploads are initially mandatory on the portal. The scholarship amount will be disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Renewal
Renewal for the second year depends on satisfactory academic progress, attendance, and compliance with the scholarship guidelines. Changing the course or institution during the scholarship tenure may lead to forfeiture of the award.
Other Conditions
Students cannot hold another scholarship, stipend, salary, or fellowship simultaneously with this award. Recipients must inform the UGC if they receive any other financial aid and decide which award to retain.
