Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Students (SEBC)

The Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Students (SEBC) is an initiative by the Government of Gujarat aimed at providing financial assistance to students from the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) pursuing higher education. This scheme encourages SEBC students to engage in advanced research and academic endeavors by offering monetary support during their M.Phil. and Ph.D. studies.

Eligibility Criteria:

Residency: Applicants must be permanent residents of Gujarat.
Caste: Must belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC).
Academic Qualification: Should be enrolled in M.Phil. or Ph.D. programs at recognized universities.
Family Income: The annual family income should not exceed ₹1,20,000 for rural areas and ₹1,50,000 for urban areas.

Courses Applicable:

The fellowship applies to students pursuing:

M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy): A postgraduate research degree.
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy): A doctoral research degree.

Applicability (Caste Specific):

This fellowship is exclusively available to students belonging to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in Gujarat.

Documents Required:

Applicants need to submit the following documents:

Passport size photo
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate (Competent Authority) (Form No. 16 required for Govt. Employee)
Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
First Page Of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
10th Standard Marksheet
School Leaving Certificate (If Any)
Marriage Certificate (If Any)
Death Certificate of Father (If Father not Alive)
Break Affidavit(If Break Gap is more than One Year)
Thesis Typing/Printing Bill Receipt
12th Stanard Marksheet (If Any)
Graduate Marksheet (If Any)
Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (If Any)
LWP Certificate (For Students Who take Leave Without Pay for Entire Duration of Course)
Identity Card (College/School)

Process:

Visit the Digital Gujarat Portal & Register
Go to Digital Gujarat Portal. Click ‘Register’ on the homepage, then enter your Mobile Number, Email, and Password. Click ‘Save’ to complete registration.

Log in to Your Account & Update Your Profile
Log in using your Mobile Number or Email ID and the password you set during registration. Go to ‘My Profile’, fill in all required details, and click ‘Update Profile’. Verify with an OTP
Select ‘Scholarship Services’
Select the Financial Year and click ‘Change Financial Year’.
Choose your scholarship scheme, read the details, and click ‘Continue to Service’.

Fill Out the Application Form
Complete the form and upload required documents.
Save and Submit
Save as draft, agree to terms, then click ‘Confirm & Final Submit’ to complete your application.

Dates:

The application period generally opens in June and closes in November each academic year. Applicants are advised to check the Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal for specific dates.

Official Website:

For more information and to apply, visit the Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal:

Conclusion:

The Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Students (SEBC) serves as a significant support system for SEBC students in Gujarat, facilitating their pursuit of higher education and research. Eligible students are encouraged to utilize this opportunity to advance their academic and professional careers.

Colleges

The fellowship is applicable to all recognized universities and institutions within Gujarat where M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs are offered. Students should ensure that their institution is recognized by the government to be eligible for the fellowship.

Colleges

Gujarat

Indus Institute of Technology and Engineering ( Indus University ), Ahmedabad

₹ 100,800

ACPC

Direct Admission