National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies is a Ministry of Education scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections pursuing recognised postgraduate programmes in India. According to the latest information, applicants must be enrolled in the first year of a full-time PG degree programme. Candidates must be pursuing their first postgraduate degree, be below 30 years of age and study at a recognised university, college or institution. Students who have already completed a postgraduate degree are not eligible. Selected students receive ₹15,000 per month for 10 months in a year under the scheme. Eligible students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). The process involves mobile verification, e-KYC, Aadhaar-based face authentication, completing the application form and uploading required documents. Applications undergo verification by the institute and the concerned State Higher Education Department or State Nodal Agency.
National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies: Eligibility
