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All India · Student / SC-STAlso known as: Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC Students · RGNF · राजीव गांधी राष्ट्रीय अध्येतावृत्ति – SC छात्र
Fellowship money paid monthly to SC students pursuing M.Phil/PhD research.
| Scheme | Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC Students (RGNF) |
|---|---|
| For | Student / SC-ST |
| Where | All India |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹4,20,000 |
| Department | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (UGC) |
| How to apply | Online |
| Info checked | 2026-10-20 |
In short — check the official website for the full rules.
Apply online on the official government website (link below).
Open in YojanaSahay App & Check Eligibility → or browse all schemes Visit Official Government Website ↗Indian citizens. For: Students. Age: 18–60. Category: SC. Studying / passed: Post-graduation.
₹31,000/month (JRF, first 2 yrs) · ₹35,000/month (SRF, yrs 3–5) + HRA + contingency grant for M.Phil/PhD (about ₹4,20,000 a year)
Aadhaar Card, SC Caste Certificate, Admission Letter for M.Phil / PhD, NET / JRF Score Card (or UGC-exempted category proof), Bank Account (Aadhaar-linked), Passport Photo.
Apply online on the official website: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/hi/schemes/rgnfscc
Answer a few simple questions on YojanaSahay — it tells you free of cost which schemes you qualify for, with the documents for each.
Official link last checked: 2026-10-20