Scholarship
National Scholarship For Post Graduate Studies(NSFPGS)
Overview
About NSFPGS
The National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies is a central government scheme administered by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the statutory body under the Ministry of Education that oversees higher education in India. It is listed on the government's myScheme portal and is delivered online through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to Indian students pursuing a postgraduate degree at a recognised university, college or institution within the country. The award runs for the two-year duration of a PG programme, and for integrated courses the support covers only the postgraduate stage.
The scheme is aimed at students enrolled in the first year of a regular, full-time postgraduate degree, subject to an upper age limit set by the UGC. Meeting the course and admission conditions does not on its own secure an award, because the annual number of scholarships is limited.
Sources: University Grants Commission – National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies · myScheme – National Scholarship For Post Graduate Studies
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry of Education
Central Government
Central Sector Scheme
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | In Kind |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Applications open | 2021-01-01 |
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Applicant must be pursuing first postgraduate degree. | |
| Applicant who have already completed a postgraduate degree are not eligible to apply. | |
| Applicant must be enrolled in first year of postgraduate program. | |
| Applicant must be under 30 years old. | |
| Applicant must be enrolled in full-time program. | |
| Applicant must be pursuing recognized postgraduate degree program. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Scholarships of Rs.15,000/- per month for 10 months in a year.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
NSFPGS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.