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Scholarship for Ph.D. Students of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes(SPHDSSEBC)

Cash
Eligibility
The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
Region
Gujarat
Award
Cash
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Overview

About SPHDSSEBC

This is a state scholarship in Gujarat for students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) who are pursuing an M.Phil or a Ph.D. It is run by the Director, Developing Castes Welfare, under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat.

The scheme gives cash assistance to SEBC research scholars so that the cost of postgraduate study does not force capable students to drop out. The aim is to keep students in higher education and research who might otherwise stop for financial reasons, with a separate award set for the M.Phil stage and the Ph.D stage.

It is meant for SEBC-category students who are natives of Gujarat and enrolled in an M.Phil or Ph.D programme, subject to the family income limits the department sets for rural and urban applicants. Applications are made through the state's Social Justice and Empowerment Department portal, so read the current eligibility and income conditions there before applying.

Sources: Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat - Scholarship for Courses of M.Phil and Ph.D. · ScholarshipLearn - Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil and PhD Students (SEBC), Gujarat

Who runs it

Provider

Gujarat State Government

State / UT Government

Social Justice and Empowerment Department

At a glance

Key details

LevelState/ UT
Scheme type
CategoryEducation & Learning
BeneficiariesIndividual
Benefit typeCash
Application modeOnline

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
CycleStageDate

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
The applicant should belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC).
The applicant should be pursuing M.Phil or Ph.D at a recognized institution.
The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.

What you get

Award & benefits

  • Scholarship Assistance: ₹25,000/- for students pursuing M.Phil.
  • ₹1,00,000/- for students preparing Ph.D thesis.

What to prepare

Documents required

Identity proof
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate
Other Mark sheets/Last Year Mark sheet
Receipt of Fee Paid
Any other documents if required

Step by step

How to apply

  1. 1
    Apply online

    See the official links below for the application portal.

Questions

SPHDSSEBC – 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.

Written by

Expertie Editorial Team

Expertie editorial desk

Published 8 Jul 2026 Last updated 8 Jul 2026verified data

Sources & References

  1. 1.myScheme (MeitY, Government of India) official-site· accessed 2026-07-08