"National Fellowship for OBC Students" was launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC) during the financial year 2014-15 to increase the opportunities for the students of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to pursue higher education leading to acquiring degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.
Central Government | scholarship | education
Monthly fellowship ₹31,000 (JRF) to ₹35,000 (SRF), annual contingency ₹10,000-25,000, HRA, and ₹2,000/month reader assistance for disabled candidates
Administered by Ministry of Education
Eligible categories: OBC
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