Question 1

What is the objective of the "Scheme for the Award of Scholarship for Post Graduate Students of Various Faculties of Junagadh Agricultural University"?

Accepted Answer

The primary objective of this scholarship scheme is to attract academically bright and talented students towards postgraduate education and research in agriculture and allied sciences by providing them with necessary financial assistance, thereby contributing to agricultural development and rural upliftment.

Question 2

Who can apply for this scholarship and what are the eligibility requirements?

Accepted Answer

A student who is a permanent resident of Gujarat and has obtained a minimum of first-class marks or an equivalent grade or OGPA in their undergraduate (for Master’s program) or postgraduate (for Ph.D. program) examination from a recognized agricultural university is considered eligible to apply for the scholarship, provided they are newly admitted to the relevant postgraduate course.

Question 3

What is the monthly financial assistance provided to eligible students under this scholarship?

Accepted Answer

Under this scholarship scheme, the university offers a financial grant of ₹2,000/- per month to Master’s degree students and ₹3,000/- per month to Ph.D. students, which is disbursed based on satisfactory academic performance and progress.

Question 4

What is the duration for which the scholarship is awarded to eligible postgraduate students?

Accepted Answer

The scholarship is awarded for a fixed period of two years for students pursuing a Master’s degree and for three years for students enrolled in Ph.D. programs, and under no circumstances will the duration be extended beyond the prescribed term.

Question 5

Who can apply for this scholarship and what are the eligibility requirements?

Accepted Answer

A student who is a permanent resident of Gujarat and has obtained a minimum of first-class marks or an equivalent grade or OGPA in their undergraduate (for Master’s program) or postgraduate (for Ph.D. program) examination from a recognized agricultural university is considered eligible to apply for the scholarship, provided they are newly admitted to the relevant postgraduate course.

Question 6

Can students from states other than Gujarat apply for the scholarship offered by Junagadh Agricultural University?

Accepted Answer

No, the scholarship is exclusively meant for students who hold domicile status in Gujarat, and students from other states are not eligible to apply under this scheme regardless of their academic credentials.

Question 7

Is it permissible for a student to avail this scholarship while also receiving another scholarship or fellowship?

Accepted Answer

No, the rules of the scheme strictly prohibit the applicant from receiving this scholarship if they are already availing any other financial assistance, fellowship, or scholarship from any government, private, or institutional source.

Question 8

What are the academic conditions for retaining the scholarship during the study period?

Accepted Answer

To continue receiving the scholarship each semester, the student must maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 7.0 and must be promoted to the next semester, failing which the scholarship will be suspended until the required academic standard is regained.

Question 9

What happens if a student fails to pass a subject or receives an unsatisfactory grade during the course?

Accepted Answer

If a scholarship recipient fails to clear any subject, obtains a grade below the satisfactory level, or withdraws from the academic program midway, the scholarship will be immediately discontinued and cannot be reinstated for the remaining duration.

Question 10

How is the final selection of scholarship recipients determined by the university?

Accepted Answer

The final selection of students for the scholarship is carried out by a university-appointed committee comprising the Dean of Post Graduate Studies, the Deans of the respective faculties, the Director of Students' Welfare, and the Registrar, who evaluate the applications strictly on the basis of academic merit following an established procedure.

Question 11

What criteria are followed in case multiple students have the same CGPA at the qualifying level?

Accepted Answer

In situations where two or more students have the same CGPA, the committee determines the merit by comparing the grades in descending order, beginning with the most recent semester (8th semester for Master’s and 4th semester for Ph.D.), to ensure a fair and precise ranking of applicants.

Question 12

Are students required to maintain good behavioral conduct and class attendance to continue receiving the scholarship?

Accepted Answer

Yes, along with academic performance, students are expected to exhibit exemplary behavior and maintain regular attendance in all their classes, as any disciplinary misconduct or irregularity may lead to immediate cancellation of the scholarship.

Question 13

Are candidates who are currently employed or deputed by other institutions eligible to apply for the scholarship?

Accepted Answer

No, candidates who are employed in any capacity, whether as in-service members of the university or as deputees from other organizations or institutions, are not eligible to receive the scholarship, as it is strictly reserved for fresh, full-time students.

Question 14

Under what circumstances can the scholarship be canceled after it has been awarded?

Accepted Answer

The scholarship may be canceled at any point during the academic period if the student engages in disciplinary misconduct, fails to maintain the required academic standards, avails another form of financial aid, or voluntarily discontinues their studies before completing the course.

Level	State/ UT
Scheme type	—
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Cash
Application mode	Offline

Applicant must be domiciled in Gujarat.
Applicant must have obtained a minimum first-class or equivalent grade/OGPA in UG (for Master’s) or Master’s (for Ph.D.).
Applicant must be newly admitted (fresh) to the Postgraduate program at JAU.
Applicant must have a basic degree in Agriculture or allied sciences.

Scheme for the Award of Scholarship for Post Graduate Students of Various Faculties of Junagadh Agricultural University(SAPGJAU)

About SAPGJAU

Provider

Gujarat State Government

Key details

Important dates

Eligibility criteria

Exclusions

Award & benefits

Documents required

How to apply

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