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National Fellowship for SC Students (NFSC) 2026 — ₹37,000/Month for SC PhD | socialjustice.gov.in

🏛️ Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (UGC implementing)Last updated: 2026-05-18

💰 Benefit

₹37,000-₹42,000/month for 5-year PhD for SC students at Indian universities

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Key Facts

Scholarship Amount: ₹37,000/month (JRF, 2 yrs) + ₹42,000/month (SRF, 3 yrs)
Duration: 5 years (2 + 3)
Income Limit: Family annual income ≤ ₹6 lakh
Application Window: August - October
Beneficiaries / Year: 2,000 fresh fellowships per year

Scholarship Amount	₹37,000/month (JRF, 2 yrs) + ₹42,000/month (SRF, 3 yrs)
Duration	5 years (2 + 3)
Income Limit	Family annual income ≤ ₹6 lakh
Application Window	August - October
Selection Process	Merit-based shortlisting by UGC + interview
Beneficiaries / Year	2,000 fresh fellowships per year

🎓 Apply via National Scholarship Portal

https://scholarships.gov.in

About National Fellowship for SC

National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) is the central PhD fellowship for SC students. Provides ₹37,000/month (JRF) → ₹42,000/month (SRF) for 5-year PhD at recognized Indian universities. ~2,000 fellowships per year. Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh. Implemented by UGC under Ministry of Social Justice. SC students who qualify UGC NET can choose either NFSC or UGC NET-JRF.

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✅ Eligibility

✓SC student with caste certificate
✓Master's degree (55%+, 50% relaxation)
✓Indian citizen
✓Age ≤ 30 years (5-year relaxation)
✓PhD admission at UGC-recognized Indian university

📄 Documents Required

📄Aadhaar Card
📄SC Caste Certificate
📄Master's marksheet (55%+)
📄PhD admission/registration letter
📄Income Certificate (≤ ₹6 lakh)
📄Bank passbook

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❓ FAQs — National Fellowship for SC

▶NFSC kya hai 2026?

National Fellowship for SC Students (NFSC) — central PhD fellowship for SC community. ₹37K/month (JRF, 2 yrs) + ₹42K/month (SRF, 3 yrs). Total ~₹25 lakh over 5 years. Implemented by UGC under Ministry of Social Justice. 2,000 fellowships granted annually.

▶NFSC eligibility 2026?

(1) SC student with valid caste certificate; (2) Master's degree 55%+ marks (50% relaxation); (3) Indian citizen; (4) Age ≤ 30 (with 5-year SC relaxation = 35); (5) PhD admission at UGC-recognized Indian university; (6) Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh.

▶NFSC apply kaise karein?

scholarships.gov.in → register → select 'National Fellowship for SC Students' → upload SC certificate, Master's marksheet, PhD admission letter, income cert, bank passbook. Window: August-October. UGC reviews → shortlists → interview → final selection.

▶NFSC vs UGC NET-JRF vs PMRF — which to choose?

PMRF: highest (₹70-80K/month), only IIT/IISc/NIT/IIIT/IISER. NFSC: ₹37-42K/month, any UGC-recognized Indian university, SC-only quota = less competition. UGC NET-JRF: ₹37-42K/month, open category, very competitive. SC students should prioritize PMRF (if at premier institute) → NFSC → UGC NET-JRF in that order.

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National Fellowship for SC Students (NFSC) 2026 — ₹37,000/Month for SC PhD | socialjustice.gov.in

Key Facts

About National Fellowship for SC

✅ Eligibility

📄 Documents Required

❓ FAQs — National Fellowship for SC

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