Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child

The Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child 2025 is an exclusive initiative by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This scholarship provides financial assistance of ₹36,200 per annum to girl students who are the only girl child in their family and are enrolled in non-professional postgraduate courses in recognized universities or colleges.

The scheme aims to encourage small family norms and promote female education at the postgraduate level, especially among families with no male child.

Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)

• Scheme Name: PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
• Launched By: UGC, Ministry of Education, Government of India
• Target Group: Single girl child families
• Scholarship Amount: ₹36,200 per annum
• Duration: 2 years (for entire PG course)
• Number of Scholarships: 3,000 fresh awards every year
• Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Application Mode: Online via https://scholarships.gov.in

Benefits

• ₹36,200 per annum for a period of two years (no other allowances included)
• Total scholarship value up to ₹72,400 for the full PG course
• Funds are directly transferred to the student’s bank account through DBT mode
• 3,000 fresh scholarships awarded every academic year

Note: No reimbursement for hostel fee, tuition fee, or medical expenses is provided.

Eligibility Criteria

1. The applicant must be a girl child and the only child in the family

2. Girl students with no brothers or twin daughters may apply

3. Must be admitted to the first year of a non-professional, regular full-time PG degree

4. The applicant must not be more than 30 years old at the time of PG admission

5. Must be enrolled in a UGC-recognized university or postgraduate college in India

6. Must not be pursuing PG via distance education mode

Exclusions

• Students enrolled in distance education or correspondence courses
• Students from Deemed Universities not funded by Central/State Government
• Families with one son and one daughter – the daughter is not considered eligible
• Second-year PG students cannot apply
• Candidates already availing any other scholarship are ineligible

Application Process (Online)

How to Apply on National Scholarship Portal:

1. Visit https://scholarships.gov.in and click New Registration

2. Register with Aadhaar-linked mobile number and create a password

3. Log in using your Application ID and Password

4. Fill in the application form under “Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child”

5. Upload the required documents (see below)

6. Submit and download a copy of the application for future reference

Institutional Verification:

• Your institution must verify the application online

• Progress Report and Utilization Certificate must be submitted after the first year for continued support

Documents Required

By the Student:

• Aadhaar Card
• Admission proof to PG course (UGC-recognized)
• Joining Report (Annexure-I)
• Affidavit for Single Girl Child status (Annexure-II)
• Birth Certificate or Class 10th Marksheet (as age proof)
• Bank Passbook copy (with account holder name and IFSC)

By the Institution:

• Progress Report (after 1st year)
• Utilization Certificate of funds after 1st year

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Whether The Candidate Has To Select “Scholarship” Or “Incentive” In The Type Of Scholarship For Applying Under The Scheme?
  The candidate has to opt for an “incentive” to be able to apply under the scheme.
• Whether A Girl Child With A Brother In The Family Is Eligible To Be Considered Under The Scheme For Award Of Scholarship?
  No, only single girl children are eligible to apply under the scheme. However, twin/ fraternal daughters are eligible to apply under this scheme.
• Whether A Candidate Who Was Within 30 Years Of Age During Admission To PG Course But Has Crossed This Limit At The Time Of Application Be Eligible To Be Considered?
  Yes. The candidate applying under the scheme can apply if she is below 30 years of age as on the last date of application too.
• Can A Single Girl Child Pursuing Post Graduation Through Distance Mode Apply Under The Scheme?
  No.
• After Selection, Is The Awardee Entitled For Hostel Fee Reimbursement/ HRA Or Medical Expenses?
  No. The awardee is only entitled for scholarship amount. No HRA/contingency/hostel fee or medical expenses are admissible.
• Are The Awardees Eligible For Waiver Of Tuition Fee Or Its Reimbursement?
  No. Tuition fee reimbursement is not permitted. However, it is expected from the institutions where student has taken admission in the first year PG course, no tuition fees will be charged by the institute from girl students to pursue PG degree course in Universities/Colleges/Institutions.
• Can Students Of Second Year Post Graduation Apply Under The Scheme?
  No. The candidates who are pursuing first year postgraduate courses only can apply under the scheme.
• Can The Awardee Avail Of Any Other Scholarship Scheme During The Tenure Of This Award?
  Yes. This scheme can be availed with any other scholarship scheme as this is an incentive.

Sources and References

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