REVISED GUIDELINES OF RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOR STUDENTS
WITH DISABILITIES - AS PER PATTERN OF UGC SCHEMES
CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF 'RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP' FOR
PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO PURSUE
M.PHIL AND PH.D PROGRAMMES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(Effective from 1st April 2012)
I. Background
Government of India has launched a Central Sector scheme namely, Rajiv Gandhi
National Fellowship (RGNF) during the financial year 2012-13 to increase
opportunities to students with disabilities for pursuing higher education leading to
degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme will take effect from 1st April 2012.
The scheme caters the requirements of the students with disabilities for pursuing
research degree in universities, research institutions and scientific institutions. This
will not only enable them to be eligible for employment to the posts of Lecturers lying
vacant in various colleges and universities but will equip them to effectively take
advantage of the growing opportunities at the national and international level in the
context of the new economic order.
II. Scope of the scheme
The scheme caters total number of 200 Fellowship [Junior Research Fellows (JRF)]
per year to students with disabilities. The scheme covers all universities/institutions
recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Non-
Universities/Institutions and is implemented by the UGC itself on the pattern of
the scheme of UGC Fellowship being awarded to research students pursuing M.Phil.
and Ph.D. These fellowships will be available to students with disabilities who are
covered under The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights
and Full Participation) Act, 1995. Thus, a person with disability who wishes to avail
the benefit under the Act has to obtain a disability certificate from the medical
authority notified for the purpose.
III. Implementing agency
UGC is the nodal agency for implementing the scheme. UGC notifies the scheme by
releasing suitable advertisements in the Press.
IV. Eligibility
i. Any student with disabilities who has been admitted to M.Phil./Ph.D. degree in a
University or academic institution by completing the required formalities for
admission in that University or academic institution is eligible for the award of
Fellowship, subject to provision of the scheme as per the advertisement of
UGC. The candidate must get himself/herself registered for
M.Phil/Ph.D at the first available opportunity but not later than within
a period of two years from the receipt of award letter. This period is
not extendable. However, the actual payment of fellowship will be
made with effect from the date of joining only.
ii. After two years, if the progress in the research works of the awardee is found
satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years
as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). The research work will be assessed by a
three member committee set up by the University. The committee will consist
of the Supervisor, Head of the Department and one outside expert in the
subject. JRF may be terminated in case the progress of the candidate is not
found satisfactory by the committee. The SRF shall be sanctioned on year to
year basis on the recommendation of the Supervisor of the candidate duly
accepted/rejected by the Head of the Department and finally approved by the
Vice-Chancellor. The total period of award of JRF and SRF shall not exceed a
period of five years. The fellowship is paid from the date of registration of the
students in M.Phil./Ph.D. course.
iii. The students with disabilities once considered eligible for the fellowship shall not
be entitled to any other benefits from Central or State Government or any other
body like UGC offering similar benefit to avoid duplication and increase
coverage. Only those doing regular and full time M.Phil./Ph.D. course of a
University/Research Institution shall be eligible for the fellowship. Employees of
any University/College/Educational Institution/Central/State/UT Government
shall be excluded from availing Fellowship, even if they are on Study Leave or
EOL to pursue the M.Phil./Ph.D. course.
V. Number of Fellowships
i. The total number of fellowships to be awarded to the students with disabilities
under the scheme is 200 every year. There is a provision of reservation of
15% for scheduled Castes and 7 ½% for Scheduled Tribes for award
of fellowships respectively under the scheme of Rajiv Gandhi National
Fellowship for Students with disabilities. In case of non-availability of
adequate number of students with disabilities candidate, the number of
fellowship not availed during a year will be carried forward to the next
Academic session.
ii. However, during 2012-13 and 2013-14, the balance number of unutilized JRF
may be extended to deserving students for award of SRF scholarship. This will
be subject to assessment by UGC as per their guidelines for award of SRF
scholarships, within the budget provision of the scheme. In such cases UGC will
consult the Ministry which will take appropriate action.
iii. In case, the number of candidates exceeds the number of available awards, the
UGC will select the candidates based on the percentage of marks obtained by
the candidates in their Post Graduation examination.
VI. Duration of Fellowships
Name of the
Course
Maximum
Duration
Admissibility of JRF and SRF
JRF SRF
M.Phil. 2 years 2 years NIL
Ph.D. 5 years 2 years Remaining 3 years
M.Phil + Ph.D. 5 years 2 years Remaining 3 years
VII. Nature of financial assistance as per pattern of UGC schemes w.e.f.
01.04.2010
S.No Item Fellowship
1. Fellowship (For All
Subjects)
@ Rs.16,000/- per month for
initial two years (JRF),
@ Rs. 18,000/- per month
for the remaining tenure
(SRF)
2. Contingency (For
Humanities, Social
Sciences and
Commerce)
@ Rs.10,000/- per annum
for initial two years, @
Rs.20,500/- per annum for
remaining three years.
3. Contingency (For
Sciences and
Engineering &
Technology)
@ Rs.12,000/- per annum
for initial two years, @
Rs.25,000/- per annum for
remaining three years.
4. Departmental
Assistance
[Discontinued as per
pattern of
e-payment towards
RGNF-SC/ST and
MANF]
@ Rs.3,000/- p.a. per student to
the host
institution for providing
infrastructure
5. Escorts / Reader
Assistance
@ Rs.2,000/- per month in
case of physically and
visually challenged
candidates.
5. HRA As per University / Institution rules.
VIII. Eligibility for Senior Research Fellowship
In order to qualify for the award of Senior Research Fellowship, the UGC norms
would be applicable.
IX. Procedure for applying for RGNF
i. UGC is the nodal agency for implementing the RGNF scheme for students with
disabilities.
ii. UGC notifies the scheme by inserting suitable advertisement in the press.
iii. UGC is implementing the scheme from the financial year 2012-13 and takes
effect from 01.04.2012.
iv. There is no restriction as regards to the minimum marks in the Post Graduation
examination.
v. It would be sufficient for a student with disabilities candidate to have passed
the Post Graduation Examination for being eligible for the RGNF.
vi. There is no restriction to the effect that a student with disabilities should have
cleared NET/SLET examination for being eligible for receiving the RGNF.
vii. UGC will give one month's time to the candidate for applying for the RGNF.
viii. UGC will select the candidates for award of RGNF.
ix. The distribution of fellowships amongst different States/UTs would primarily be
in the proportion of students with disabilities population in the respective
States/UTs.
x. In case the numbers of fellowships so allocated to a State/UT are not fully
utilized, due to non-availability of eligible candidates, the UGC will allocate the
slots amongst the other States/UTs where the number of eligible candidates is
much more than the slots allocated to that State/UT. A committee consisting of
the representatives of UGC and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will
take this decision.
xi. UGC will evolve a mechanism for identification of the beneficiaries linking with
UID/Aadhar number and ensure on-line/electronic transfer of scholarships to
students.
xii. UGC will also issue a booklet containing all the details about the scheme, for
the benefit of prospective candidates.
xiii. UGC will evolve its own mechanism for verifying the genuineness of the
students with disabilities availing of the RGNF on fake certificate.
xiv. The decision of the UGC in regard to awarding the RGNF shall be final and no
appeal would lie against any decision by UGC in regard thereof.
X. Evaluation and Monitoring
The expenditure on evaluation/monitoring of the fellowship programme shall be met
out of the funds provided for this scheme. Award of SRF should be done after
appropriate evaluation of performance in carrying out the research work by the
candidate in the Junior Research phase.
WITH DISABILITIES - AS PER PATTERN OF UGC SCHEMES
CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF 'RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP' FOR
PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO PURSUE
M.PHIL AND PH.D PROGRAMMES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(Effective from 1st April 2012)
I. Background
Government of India has launched a Central Sector scheme namely, Rajiv Gandhi
National Fellowship (RGNF) during the financial year 2012-13 to increase
opportunities to students with disabilities for pursuing higher education leading to
degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme will take effect from 1st April 2012.
The scheme caters the requirements of the students with disabilities for pursuing
research degree in universities, research institutions and scientific institutions. This
will not only enable them to be eligible for employment to the posts of Lecturers lying
vacant in various colleges and universities but will equip them to effectively take
advantage of the growing opportunities at the national and international level in the
context of the new economic order.
II. Scope of the scheme
The scheme caters total number of 200 Fellowship [Junior Research Fellows (JRF)]
per year to students with disabilities. The scheme covers all universities/institutions
recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Non-
Universities/Institutions and is implemented by the UGC itself on the pattern of
the scheme of UGC Fellowship being awarded to research students pursuing M.Phil.
and Ph.D. These fellowships will be available to students with disabilities who are
covered under The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights
and Full Participation) Act, 1995. Thus, a person with disability who wishes to avail
the benefit under the Act has to obtain a disability certificate from the medical
authority notified for the purpose.
III. Implementing agency
UGC is the nodal agency for implementing the scheme. UGC notifies the scheme by
releasing suitable advertisements in the Press.
IV. Eligibility
i. Any student with disabilities who has been admitted to M.Phil./Ph.D. degree in a
University or academic institution by completing the required formalities for
admission in that University or academic institution is eligible for the award of
Fellowship, subject to provision of the scheme as per the advertisement of
UGC. The candidate must get himself/herself registered for
M.Phil/Ph.D at the first available opportunity but not later than within
a period of two years from the receipt of award letter. This period is
not extendable. However, the actual payment of fellowship will be
made with effect from the date of joining only.
ii. After two years, if the progress in the research works of the awardee is found
satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years
as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). The research work will be assessed by a
three member committee set up by the University. The committee will consist
of the Supervisor, Head of the Department and one outside expert in the
subject. JRF may be terminated in case the progress of the candidate is not
found satisfactory by the committee. The SRF shall be sanctioned on year to
year basis on the recommendation of the Supervisor of the candidate duly
accepted/rejected by the Head of the Department and finally approved by the
Vice-Chancellor. The total period of award of JRF and SRF shall not exceed a
period of five years. The fellowship is paid from the date of registration of the
students in M.Phil./Ph.D. course.
iii. The students with disabilities once considered eligible for the fellowship shall not
be entitled to any other benefits from Central or State Government or any other
body like UGC offering similar benefit to avoid duplication and increase
coverage. Only those doing regular and full time M.Phil./Ph.D. course of a
University/Research Institution shall be eligible for the fellowship. Employees of
any University/College/Educational Institution/Central/State/UT Government
shall be excluded from availing Fellowship, even if they are on Study Leave or
EOL to pursue the M.Phil./Ph.D. course.
V. Number of Fellowships
i. The total number of fellowships to be awarded to the students with disabilities
under the scheme is 200 every year. There is a provision of reservation of
15% for scheduled Castes and 7 ½% for Scheduled Tribes for award
of fellowships respectively under the scheme of Rajiv Gandhi National
Fellowship for Students with disabilities. In case of non-availability of
adequate number of students with disabilities candidate, the number of
fellowship not availed during a year will be carried forward to the next
Academic session.
ii. However, during 2012-13 and 2013-14, the balance number of unutilized JRF
may be extended to deserving students for award of SRF scholarship. This will
be subject to assessment by UGC as per their guidelines for award of SRF
scholarships, within the budget provision of the scheme. In such cases UGC will
consult the Ministry which will take appropriate action.
iii. In case, the number of candidates exceeds the number of available awards, the
UGC will select the candidates based on the percentage of marks obtained by
the candidates in their Post Graduation examination.
VI. Duration of Fellowships
Name of the
Course
Maximum
Duration
Admissibility of JRF and SRF
JRF SRF
M.Phil. 2 years 2 years NIL
Ph.D. 5 years 2 years Remaining 3 years
M.Phil + Ph.D. 5 years 2 years Remaining 3 years
VII. Nature of financial assistance as per pattern of UGC schemes w.e.f.
01.04.2010
S.No Item Fellowship
1. Fellowship (For All
Subjects)
@ Rs.16,000/- per month for
initial two years (JRF),
@ Rs. 18,000/- per month
for the remaining tenure
(SRF)
2. Contingency (For
Humanities, Social
Sciences and
Commerce)
@ Rs.10,000/- per annum
for initial two years, @
Rs.20,500/- per annum for
remaining three years.
3. Contingency (For
Sciences and
Engineering &
Technology)
@ Rs.12,000/- per annum
for initial two years, @
Rs.25,000/- per annum for
remaining three years.
4. Departmental
Assistance
[Discontinued as per
pattern of
e-payment towards
RGNF-SC/ST and
MANF]
@ Rs.3,000/- p.a. per student to
the host
institution for providing
infrastructure
5. Escorts / Reader
Assistance
@ Rs.2,000/- per month in
case of physically and
visually challenged
candidates.
5. HRA As per University / Institution rules.
VIII. Eligibility for Senior Research Fellowship
In order to qualify for the award of Senior Research Fellowship, the UGC norms
would be applicable.
IX. Procedure for applying for RGNF
i. UGC is the nodal agency for implementing the RGNF scheme for students with
disabilities.
ii. UGC notifies the scheme by inserting suitable advertisement in the press.
iii. UGC is implementing the scheme from the financial year 2012-13 and takes
effect from 01.04.2012.
iv. There is no restriction as regards to the minimum marks in the Post Graduation
examination.
v. It would be sufficient for a student with disabilities candidate to have passed
the Post Graduation Examination for being eligible for the RGNF.
vi. There is no restriction to the effect that a student with disabilities should have
cleared NET/SLET examination for being eligible for receiving the RGNF.
vii. UGC will give one month's time to the candidate for applying for the RGNF.
viii. UGC will select the candidates for award of RGNF.
ix. The distribution of fellowships amongst different States/UTs would primarily be
in the proportion of students with disabilities population in the respective
States/UTs.
x. In case the numbers of fellowships so allocated to a State/UT are not fully
utilized, due to non-availability of eligible candidates, the UGC will allocate the
slots amongst the other States/UTs where the number of eligible candidates is
much more than the slots allocated to that State/UT. A committee consisting of
the representatives of UGC and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will
take this decision.
xi. UGC will evolve a mechanism for identification of the beneficiaries linking with
UID/Aadhar number and ensure on-line/electronic transfer of scholarships to
students.
xii. UGC will also issue a booklet containing all the details about the scheme, for
the benefit of prospective candidates.
xiii. UGC will evolve its own mechanism for verifying the genuineness of the
students with disabilities availing of the RGNF on fake certificate.
xiv. The decision of the UGC in regard to awarding the RGNF shall be final and no
appeal would lie against any decision by UGC in regard thereof.
X. Evaluation and Monitoring
The expenditure on evaluation/monitoring of the fellowship programme shall be met
out of the funds provided for this scheme. Award of SRF should be done after
appropriate evaluation of performance in carrying out the research work by the
candidate in the Junior Research phase.
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