Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
The Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child is a UGC scheme that pays Rs 36,200 per year for two years to a family's only girl child pursuing a full-time regular postgraduate course. Applicants must be under 30 at PG admission, in a non-professional programme, and apply on the National Scholarship Portal. Distance-mode courses are excluded.
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
|---|---|
| Benefit | Rs 36,200 per year for 2 years (Rs 3,100 per month) |
| Maximum benefit | Rs 36,200 per year |
| Application mode | Online via the National Scholarship Portal |
| Helpline | NSP helpline 0120-6619540 |
| Official website | https://www.ugc.gov.in/Scholarships/stu_Scholarship4 |
What is the Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child?
The Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child is a scholarship of the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. According to the UGC, the scheme was introduced to recognise the norm of a small family and to support the education of a single girl child through postgraduate study, so that families with only a daughter are encouraged to invest in her higher education.
The scholarship provides Rs 36,200 per year for two years, roughly Rs 3,100 per month: disbursed to the student's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). It is aimed at a girl who is the only girl child of her parents and who takes admission in a full-time, regular, non-professional postgraduate course at a UGC-recognised institution.
Main features
- Rs 36,200 per year for up to two years of PG study.
- Only for a single girl child with no brother (twins/two daughters with no brother are eligible).
- Benefit availed only in the first year of the PG course.
- Distance-mode and professional PG courses are excluded.
Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A girl can apply if:
- She is the only girl child of her parents, or is one of twin daughters / two daughters with no male sibling.
- She is admitted to the first year of a full-time, regular, non-professional postgraduate course at a UGC-recognised institution.
- She is not above 30 years of age at the time of PG admission.
A girl cannot apply if:
- She has a brother — the single-girl-child condition is the core of the scheme.
- She is enrolled in a distance-education PG programme or a professional PG course, both of which are excluded.
- She is above 30 years at PG admission.
- She is already past the first year of the PG course. The claim must start in the first year.
The scheme narrowly targets single-daughter families pursuing general (non- professional) postgraduate education, which is why the eligibility conditions are strict.
What documents are required?
| Document | Mandatory | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single girl child certificate | Yes | Declaration/affidavit of only-girl-child status |
| PG admission proof | Yes | First year, full-time regular non-professional PG |
| Undergraduate marksheet | Yes | Proof of completed graduation |
| Aadhaar card | Yes | For NSP registration and DBT |
| Bank account passbook | Yes | Aadhaar-seeded account for DBT |
| Age proof | Yes | To confirm age under 30 at PG admission |
How to apply for the Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child PG Scholarship
Applications are made online only on the National Scholarship Portal:
- Go to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in and complete a fresh registration as a new applicant.
- Log in and fill your student profile with personal, academic and bank account details.
- Select the Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child under the UGC schemes.
- Upload the single girl child declaration, PG admission proof, undergraduate marksheet and Aadhaar.
- Submit the application before the annual deadline and save the application ID for tracking.
After submission the claim is verified by the institution and state authorities before UGC sanction. The benefit is availed only in the first year of the PG course.
How much does the scholarship pay?
The award is Rs 36,200 per year, paid over the two-year postgraduate programme, and works out to about Rs 3,100 per month credited by DBT to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account. The scholarship supports living and study costs during PG study and is renewed for the second year subject to the scheme's continuation conditions.
Help and where to check status
Application status is tracked on the National Scholarship Portal using the application ID. For portal problems such as OTP failures, upload errors or payment delays, use the NSP helpline on 0120-6619540 or the helpdesk email on scholarships.gov.in. Scheme-level queries can also be directed to the UGC via its scholarships pages at ugc.gov.in.
There is no fee to apply on the National Scholarship Portal, and no agent should be paid to secure this scholarship.
Documents required
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child PG scholarship pay?
The scholarship pays Rs 36,200 per year for two years, equivalent to about Rs 3,100 per month, credited to the student's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer. It supports a single girl child during her full-time regular postgraduate study at a UGC-recognised institution.
Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A girl who is the only girl child of her parents (or one of twin/two daughters with no male sibling) and who is admitted to the first year of a full-time, regular, non-professional postgraduate course at a UGC-recognised institution is eligible, provided she is not above 30 years at admission.
Can a girl with a brother apply?
No. The scholarship is only for a single girl child with no brother. Girls who have a male sibling are not eligible. Twin daughters or two daughters with no brother are treated as eligible under the single-girl-child rule.
Are distance or professional courses covered?
No. Only full-time, regular, non-professional postgraduate courses are covered. Postgraduate courses pursued in distance-education mode, and professional PG programmes, are excluded from this scholarship.
When can I apply during the PG course?
The benefit can be availed only in the first year of the postgraduate course. A girl must apply after taking admission to the first year; students already in the second year or beyond cannot start a fresh claim under this scheme.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. Girl students up to the age of 30 years at the time of admission to the postgraduate course are eligible. Applicants above 30 years at PG admission fall outside the scheme.
How do I apply for this scholarship?
Applications are made online only on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. Register, complete the profile, select the Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, upload the single girl child declaration and admission proof, and submit before the deadline.
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