UGC Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for Single Girl Child
University Grants Commission (UGC) • Central Govt
- PG
- General
- OBC
- SC
- ST
- EWS
- Female
- Amount
- ₹3,100 · Monthly
- Benefit
- ₹3,100/month for 2 years (M.Phil candidates may get an additional year), paid via DBT.
- Minimum marks
- 50%
- Maximum family income
- Information not yet available
- Entrance exam required
- Information not yet available
- Renewable
- Yes
- Applications open
- Information not yet available
- Applications close
- Information not yet available
About
Scholarship for women who are the only child (no siblings) of their parents, pursuing a regular, full-time PG course.
Eligibility
Female candidate who is the single child of her parents (no siblings, including step/adopted), securing admission to a regular full-time PG course in a UGC-recognized university/college within 2 years of completing the qualifying degree, with marks above the minimum prescribed in the qualifying exam.
Documents required
Single-girl-child declaration/affidavit
Qualifying degree marksheet
Admission proof
Bank account & Aadhaar
Source ↗Verified on 3 Nov 2026