The Central Government’s PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child helps a single girl child pursue post-graduation. It is run by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It pays ₹36,200 a year — for 2 years, with about 3,000 seats. The scheme is named after Indira Gandhi and aims to promote higher education of the single girl child.
How much scholarship is paid
The scholarship is ₹36,200 a year — for 2 years, totalling ₹72,400. The amount comes directly into the girl student’s bank account. There are about 3,000 seats — given to new girl students every year.
Who is eligible
The girl must be a single girl child — meaning the only girl child in the family (twin girls are also treated as single girl child). She must be under 30 years of age and admitted to a PG course in Regular mode — girl students in Distance Mode are not eligible.
How to apply
Applications are made online on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — scholarships.gov.in. At the time of application, admission proof, income certificate and bank account details must be given. The last date for 2026–27 is not confirmed — so no last date is written in this post; check the fresh date on the NSP portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much is paid under the PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship?
A: ₹36,200 a year — for 2 years, totalling ₹72,400.
Q2: Who is eligible?
A: A single girl child (under 30 years), admitted to a PG course in Regular mode — Distance Mode students are not eligible.
Q3: Where to apply?
A: On the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in), online.
Q4: What is the last date for 2026–27?
A: It is not confirmed — check the fresh date on the NSP portal.
Useful links
- National Scholarship Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in/
- PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child on MyScheme: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pg-igssgc
- Next Action: see all 726 Central Government schemes — /english/kendra-sarkar-ki-yojnayen-2/
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