Who can apply for this fellowship?

Single girl children (only child in the family) who are registered full-time in an MPhil or PhD programme at a UGC-recognised institution, aged up to 40 (with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates).

How much financial support is provided?

₹3,100 per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA), for the duration of the MPhil/PhD programme.

Can I hold this fellowship along with another one?

No. This fellowship cannot be held simultaneously with any other fellowship.

Register on the UGC Scholarships and Fellowships portal, select this fellowship, complete the form, upload the required documents, and obtain your university's forwarding before the deadline.

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Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child

UGC fellowship providing ₹3,100 per month plus HRA to single girl children pursuing full-time MPhil or PhD research at a recognised university.

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About this scheme

The Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child, administered by the University Grants Commission (UGC), supports single girl children pursuing full-time MPhil or PhD research in any discipline at a UGC-recognised university or institution. It provides a monthly fellowship along with House Rent Allowance (HRA), encouraging advanced research participation among women who are the only child in their family.

Eligibility

Family status: Must be the only girl child in the family
Course: Registered for full-time, regular MPhil or PhD in any discipline at a UGC-recognised institution
Age: Up to 40 years (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates)
Concurrent fellowships: Cannot hold any other fellowship simultaneously
Institutional support: Requires forwarding/support from the university or institution

Benefits

₹3,100 per month fellowship
House Rent Allowance (HRA) in addition to the monthly fellowship
Disbursed monthly for the duration of the MPhil/PhD programme

Required documents

Aadhaar card
Photograph
Admission certificate
Single-girl-child affidavit
Age proof
Category certificate(optional)If claiming age relaxation as SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD
Disability certificate(optional)If applicable
Bank details
UGC-prescribed forms

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