Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm-UGC
₹12,400/month + ₹5,000 contingency · GATE/GPAT qualified · M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm via UGC
UGC disburses a monthly scholarship of ₹12,400 to GATE- or GPAT-qualified students pursuing full-time M.E., M.Tech., or M.Pharm programs (including integrated dual-degree courses) at recognized universities. Students register on UGC's Canara Bank scholarship portal and receive funds directly into their bank accounts via DBT. The university submits the claim online on behalf of students each semester.
About This Scheme
UGC disburses a monthly scholarship of ₹12,400 to GATE- or GPAT-qualified students pursuing full-time M.E., M.Tech., or M.Pharm programs (including integrated dual-degree courses) at recognized universities. Students register on UGC's Canara Bank scholarship portal and receive funds directly into their bank accounts via DBT. The university submits the claim online on behalf of students each semester.
Full official description
University Grants Commission is implementing the scheme of Post Graduate Scholarship for GATE/GPAT Qualified Students for Pursuing M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm courses (including integrated dual degree courses).
Objective:
The objective of the scheme is to help and attract young and talented graduate students to pursue education at the Post Graduate Level in Higher Education Institutions.
Benefits
- ₹12,400 per month for the duration of the PG course (typically 2 years)
- ₹5,000 annual contingency grant for books and materials (items become institution property after course completion)
- HRA is not admissible under this scheme
- Scholarship terminated immediately if a student fails any semester
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must have a valid GATE or GPAT score and be admitted as a full-time student
- Must be enrolled in M.E., M.Tech., or M.Pharm (including integrated dual-degree) at a UGC-recognized university (Central, State, Deemed, or Private)
- If a student scores below 60% in a semester, scholarship is reduced to ₹1,550/month for that semester
- Foreign students are not eligible
- Students who already availed GATE/GPAT scholarship from another institution (e.g. IIT/NIT) are not eligible
Exclusions
- Not available to foreign students
- Scholarship is not given to students who pass GATE during the second year of study (3rd semester onwards)
- Fails below 60% in any semester result in a reduced scholarship of ₹1,550 for that semester
How to Apply
- Your university submits an online claim for you on the UGC portal (ugc.ac.in) for the first semester, along with your GATE/GPAT score card.
- Visit scholarship.canarabank.in/scholar/Login.aspx and click 'Registration'.
- Enter your scheme name, Student ID (as registered by your university), date of birth, and email.
- Click 'Register' — you will receive a password at your registered email.
- Log in, change the password, and verify your profile details (name, account number, IFSC, payment schedule).
- UGC releases the first-semester scholarship at 100%; subsequent semesters are released after the university submits results and utilisation certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of PG scholarship scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to help and attract young and talented graduate students to pursue education at the Post Graduate Level in Higher Education Institutions.
Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
University Grants Commission, Government of India
How much amount of scholarship is paid under scheme?
The Scholarship under the scheme is [?]12,400/- per month per student.
How much amount of contingency is paid under scheme?
An annual contingency of [?]5,000/- will be given to the eligible student.
What are the eligibility conditions for availing scholarship under the scheme?
The GATE/GPAT qualified students who have taken admission in M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm courses and integrated dual degree programme in Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities will be provided scholarships by UGC.
Can foreign students be eligible for GATE/GPAT scholarship?
No, foreign student are not eligible for GATE/GPAT scholarship.
Is there any compulsion for teaching activities?
It will be obligatory on the part of every post graduate student to undertake 8 to 10 hours (per week) of work related to teaching and research activities as assigned to him/her by the institute. This includes tutorials, laboratory classes, development and maintenance of laboratories, assistance in research and activities undertaken by faculty members, maintenance and operation of computer and other central facilities, assistance in library, etc.
Is there any condition for payment of scholarship?
If a student scores below 60% in any semester he/she shall be paid a scholarship @ [?]1,550/- in that particular semester, if the student re-appear for the same semester and scores above 60 %, he will be entitled to get regular scholarship i.e. @ [?]12,400/- p.m. for that semester in which student reappeared. But thereafter after he is eligible for the full scholarship amount, in the next semesters.
Is there any house rent admissible to the students?
No house rent is admissible to M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm students.
Can the scholar take any paid assignment during the tenure of the scholarship?
No. the scholar shall not undertake any paid assignment (emoluments/salary/stipend) during the tenure of the scholarship.
Shall the scholarship be terminated immediately if the scholar has failed in any semester?
Yes, the scholarship shall be terminated immediately if the scholar has failed in any semester.
What is the procedure for applying for the Scheme by the universities?
After taking admission by the GATE/GPAT Qualified student, the University needs to submit the online claim for the first semester on the UGC online portal available at www.ugc.ac.in in the prescribed proforma and also upload the undertaking and GATE/GPAT Score Card of the M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm within the approved intake by AICTE/UGC in the batch in a year early mentioning the category of student i.e. General, SC & ST.
How the UGC Scholarship is being disbursed?
The UGC Scholarship is being disbursed through CANARABANK UGC Portal (https://scholarship.canarabank.in/scholar/Login.aspx).
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Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photograph
- Proof of age
- Mark sheets and degree certificates
- GATE or GPAT score card
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Bank account details