The Central Government’s PG Scholarship is for students who have qualified GATE or GPAT and taken admission in M.E., M.Tech. or M.Pharm. This scholarship is given by the University Grants Commission (UGC). GATE/GPAT qualified students admitted to AICTE-approved M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm courses in Central, State, Deemed and Private Universities get a scholarship of ₹12,400 every month. In addition, a contingency grant of ₹5,000 a year is also given.
How much money is given
Under this scheme, the student gets ₹12,400 every month and a contingency grant of ₹5,000 a year, meant for books, stationery and other study needs. The scholarship is paid for 2 years — or the course duration, whichever is shorter. There is one condition — if a student scores below 60% in any semester, the scholarship for that semester is paid at a reduced rate; on scoring above 60% in the reappearing semester, the regular scholarship of ₹12,400 a month is restored. The tenure is strictly two years — no extension is given.
Difference between the UGC and AICTE scholarships
There are two separate scholarships for GATE/GPAT qualified students, so do not confuse them. The UGC scholarship goes to students studying in universities (Central, State, Deemed or Private) for M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm. The AICTE PG Scholarship goes only to students of AICTE-approved technical institutions. The amount is the same in both — ₹12,400 a month — but the giving body is different. Apply for the right scholarship as per your institution type — university students through UGC, and AICTE-institution students through AICTE.
Who can apply
The applicant must hold a valid GATE or GPAT score and must have taken admission in a full-time M.E., M.Tech. or M.Pharm course. The student must not be receiving any other financial assistance from any source — only one scholarship at a time. The student must be a regular (full-time) student; part-time or sponsored candidates are not eligible for this scheme. The scholarship is given through the institute, so the student has to contact the scholarship branch of his or her institute.
How to apply
The application is sent to the UGC through the institute — the student does not apply to the UGC directly. After admission, get the form from your institute’s scholarship branch and submit the GATE/GPAT score card, admission proof, bank account details and required documents. The institute forwards the application to the UGC, and the scholarship amount comes directly into the student’s bank account. Check the last date and process on the UGC’s official website (ugc.gov.in) — do not pay anyone for applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much money does the GATE-GPAT PG Scholarship give?
A: ₹12,400 a month and a ₹5,000 yearly contingency grant — for 2 years, without extension.
Q2: What is the difference between the UGC and AICTE scholarships?
A: The UGC scholarship is for university students and the AICTE scholarship is for students of AICTE-approved technical institutions; the amount is ₹12,400 a month in both.
Q3: Does the scholarship stop if I score below 60%?
A: It does not stop, but it is paid at a reduced rate for that semester; scoring above 60% in the reappearing semester restores the full scholarship.
Q4: Where do I apply?
A: Through your institute’s scholarship branch — the institute sends the application to the UGC; check the process on ugc.gov.in.
Useful links
- University Grants Commission (UGC): https://www.ugc.gov.in/
- PG Scholarship for GATE-GPAT Students on MyScheme: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pgsgategpatqspmtmempugc
- Next Action: see all 726 Central Government schemes — /english/kendra-sarkar-ki-yojnayen-2/
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