Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU) Scholarships: Types and Eligibility

Scholarship Name

Description

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

Pragati Scholarship (for Girls, AICTE-MHRD)

Financial support to encourage girls in technical education.

- Max 2 girls per family.

- Admitted 1st year Diploma/Degree in AICTE-approved institute.

- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh.

- Merit basis.

10th/12th marksheet, admission letter, income certificate, caste certificate (if any), tuition fee receipt, Aadhaar card, Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, parent’s declaration.

Saksham Scholarship (for Differently-Abled, AICTE-MHRD)

Support for specially-abled students pursuing technical education.

- Disability ≥40%.

- Admitted 1st year Diploma/Degree in AICTE-approved institute.

- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh.

- Merit basis.

Disability certificate, admission letter, income certificate, tuition fee receipt, bank details, Aadhaar, caste certificate (if any), 10th/12th marksheet, parent’s declaration.

ONGC Scholarship

ONGC supports meritorious students from SC/ST/OBC/General–Economically Weaker background.

- For UG/PG pursuing Professional courses (Engineering, MBBS, MBA, etc.).

- Family income limit (varies by category).

Income certificate, caste certificate, marksheet, admission letter, bank details, photo, Aadhaar.

AICTE PG Scholarship (for GATE/GPAT Qualified)

Provides stipend to GATE/GPAT qualified Postgraduate students.

- Must have valid GATE/GPAT score.

- Admitted to AICTE-approved PG programs (M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm).

GATE/GPAT scorecard, admission letter, bank account details, Aadhaar, caste certificate (if applicable).

NSP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students

Scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections.

- 80% in 12th standard.

- Studying in UG regular courses.

- Family income ≤ ₹8 lakh.

12th marksheet, income certificate, admission proof, Aadhaar, bank details.

NSP Scholarship for Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers (Post-Matric)

Financial assistance for children of workers in unorganized sectors.

- Ward of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM worker.

- Studying class XI to PG.

Worker ID proof, income certificate, admission certificate, fee receipt, Aadhaar, bank details.

NSP Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme

Special scholarship for students from NE Region (NER).

- Domicile of NER.

- Parental income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh.

- Passed class 12.

- Taken admission in UG.

Domicile certificate (NER), 12th marksheet, income proof, admission letter, Aadhaar, bank details.

NSP National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (Top Class ST Scheme)

Scholarship to enable ST students to pursue higher studies.

- ST category.

- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh.

- Pursuing post-matric professional courses.

Caste certificate (ST), income certificate, admission proof, fee receipt, Aadhaar, bank details.

NSP PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child

Support for single girl child pursuing higher education.

- Only girl child in family.

- Age ≤ 30.

- Admitted in 1st year PG course.

Affidavit of being single girl child, admission proof, Aadhaar, bank details.

NSP PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (1st & 2nd Rank)

Scholarship for rank holders in university exams.

- 1st or 2nd rank holder in UG.

- ≤ 30 years of age.

- Admitted to PG course.

UG degree/Rank certificate, admission letter, Aadhaar, bank details.

NSP PG Scholarship for SC/ST Students Pursuing Professional Courses

Encouragement for SC/ST students in PG Professional courses.

- SC/ST category.

- Admitted to AICTE-approved PG professional courses.

Caste certificate, marksheet, admission letter, Aadhaar, bank details.

NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Financial aid for students with disabilities (class XI onwards).

- Disability ≥40%.

- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.

- Admitted in recognized post-matric course.

Disability certificate, admission proof, income certificate, Aadhaar, bank passbook, photo.

NSP PM Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF Wards

Scholarship by MHRD for wards of RPF/RPSF personnel.

- Ward of RPF/RPSF employee.

- Admitted in technical/professional courses.

Service certificate (parent), admission details, Aadhaar, bank passbook, income certificate.

NSP Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Communities

Merit-based aid for students of minority communities.

- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.

- Admitted to UG/PG professional courses.

- 50% in previous exam.

Minority community certificate, income certificate, admission proof, Aadhaar, bank.

NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students

Post-matric scholarship for minority community students.

- Class XI onwards.

- Family income ≤ ₹2 lakh.

- 50% in previous exam.

Minority certificate, income proof, admission proof, Aadhaar, bank details.

NSP Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities

Support for students with disabilities pursuing top-class education.

- Disability ≥40%.

- Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh.

- Studying at institutes of excellence.

Disability certificate, admission proof, Aadhaar, income certificate, fee receipts, bank account details.

NSP Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students

Scholarship to promote quality higher education for SC students.

- Admitted in top institutions.

- SC category.

- Parental income ≤ ₹6 lakh.

SC certificate, admission proof, fee receipt, Aadhaar, bank passbook, inco