UGC PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders: Students and Funds by Year
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UGC paid Rs 11.77 crore to 3,161 university rank holders in 2023-24 under its Post-Graduate Scholarship for University Rank Holders, according to its annual report. The scheme has since been merged into the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies. This page shows three years of students paid and money spent.
Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University Rank Holders (Under-Graduate Level): key numbers
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Students paid and money disbursed by year
Rank holders paid and amount disbursed each financial year, from the UGC annual reports for 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24.
| Year | Students paid | Disbursed (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 582 | 4.67 |
| 2022-23 | 1,564 | 5.81 |
| 2023-24 | 3,161 | 11.77 |
Source: ugc.gov.in, as on 31 March 2024
Money disbursed by year
Amount UGC paid under the scheme each financial year, in Rs crore.
| Year | Disbursed (Rs crore) |
|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 4.67 |
| 2022-23 | 5.81 |
| 2023-24 | 11.77 |
Source: ugc.gov.in, as on 31 March 2024
How the scholarship was paid
What the numbers show
This UGC scholarship rewarded students who finished first or second in their university at undergraduate level and went on to a master's course. UGC's annual reports show 3,161 students paid Rs 11.77 crore in 2023-24, the highest of the three years shown here.
The trend
Students paid rose from 582 in 2021-22 to 1,564 in 2022-23 and 3,161 in 2023-24, and the money paid rose from Rs 4.67 crore to Rs 11.77 crore over the same period. The scheme provided for 3,000 scholarships a year, but payments in one financial year can cover students from more than one academic year, since each scholarship runs for two years and selections often finish late.
The scheme has closed to new students
From 2023-24 UGC merged this scholarship with three others into the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPGS). NSPGS offers up to 10,000 scholarships of Rs 15,000 a month for 10 months a year, with 30 per cent of slots for women. Under the old scheme only students already selected are still being paid.
What the figures do not tell you
The reports give national totals only, with no split by state, subject or gender. Eligibility was limited to students below 30 at the time of admission in a regular, full-time master's course. They also do not say how many rank holders applied in each year.
Where to check
UGC annual reports are on ugc.gov.in. Students can check the status of their own scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many rank holders got the UGC PG scholarship?
UGC paid 3,161 students in 2023-24, compared with 1,564 in 2022-23 and 582 in 2021-22, according to its annual reports.
How much money did UGC pay under the scheme?
Rs 11.77 crore in 2023-24, Rs 5.81 crore in 2022-23 and Rs 4.67 crore in 2021-22.
How much is the scholarship?
Rs 37,200 a year for the two years of a master's course, according to the UGC Annual Report 2023-24.
How many scholarships were available?
The scheme provided for 3,000 scholarships a year for first and second rank holders at undergraduate level.
Is the scheme still open?
No. The UGC Annual Report 2023-24 says it has been merged into the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPGS), and only old cases are being settled.
Eligibility, documents and how to apply: Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University Rank Holders (Under-Graduate Level) full guide
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- ugc.gov.in (www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/UGC_Annual_Report_2023_24_English.pdf)
- ugc.gov.in (www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/annualreport/AR.2022-23.English_WEB.pdf)
- ugc.gov.in (www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/5789724_UGC_AR_2021-22_FNL.pdf)