Eligibility

• The students must be pursuing postgraduate courses (general courses such as M.Com., M.A., etc., and professional courses such as M.Tech., M.B.A., etc.) in recognized colleges or universities in India.

• The applicants must have passed the previous qualifying examination with at least 55% marks.

• The annual family income must be less than or equal to INR 2.5 Lakh.

• Preference will be given to those applicants who have experienced personal or family crises that have occurred during the past three years due to which they are unable to continue bearing the cost of education and are at risk of dropping out.

• Open to Indian nationals only.

Documents Required

• Passport-size photograph

• Previous year's marksheets (2023-24)

• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License)

• Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID Card/Bonafide Certificate) (2024-25)

• Applicant's Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (Information will also be captured in the application form)

• Income Proof (any one of the following):

  • Income Proof issued by Gram Panchayat/Ward Counsellor/Sarpanch

  • Income Proof issued by SDM/DM/CO/Tehsildar

  • Affidavit

• Proof of family/personal crisis (if applicable)

Important Dates

Application Closing Date : 31 - DEC -2024

Benefits

For general PG courses - INR 35,000 

For professional PG courses - INR 75,000