Selected Ph.D. candidates receive a monthly fellowship of ₹15,000 for up to three years.
***Mode of Disbursement:***
The fellowship amount is directly transferred to the student's bank account by cheque or DD.
**Duration*****:***
The fellowship continues for a maximum duration of 3 years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
The applicant should have completed a postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks.
The applicant should be below 35 years of age at the time of application.
The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- from all sources.
Priority is given to candidates enrolled in central or state government universities in Rajasthan.
A maximum of two children from a single family (parents/guardians) can apply under the scheme.
The applicant should have secured admission in a Ph.D. program in a recognized university in Rajasthan in one of the following subjects:
Sociology
Public Administration
Law
Economics
Political Science
Anthropology
***Other terms & conditions:***
The selected candidate will have to submit a certificate regarding admission from the Head of the concerned University or Institute in which he/she is pursuing Ph.D.
Candidates selected for Ph.D. will have to submit certificate regarding attendance as prescribed by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Every year a progress report of the research work done by the student will be submitted to the department and after completion of the research work a copy will be made available to the department also.
In case the amount received as fellowship is misused by the student, the amount paid along with 10% interest will be recovered from the concerned student. The student will have to submit an undertaking to this effect on a non-judicial stamp of ₹100/-.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1: Fill Out the Application Form**
- The applicant must fill out the prescribed application form released by the Rajasthan Government.
- Ensure that all personal, educational, and bank details are correctly entered.
**Step 2: Submit the Application**
- The completed application form along with the required documents must be sent to: Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Moondla, Jamwaramgarh, Jaipur (Email ID: secretaryapj@gmail.com)
**Step 3: Scrutiny of Applications**
- A Scrutiny Committee will review the received applications to verify eligibility and completeness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
1. The applicant should have completed a postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks.
1. The applicant should be below 35 years of age at the time of application.
1. The a...
What are the benefits of Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme?
***Financial Assistance:***
- Selected Ph.D. candidates receive a monthly fellowship of ₹15,000 for up to three years.
***Mode of Disbursement:***
- The fellowship amount is directly transferred to the student's bank account by cheque or DD.
**Duration*****:***
- The fellowship co...
How to apply online for Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme?
**Offline**
**Step 1: Fill Out the Application Form**
- The applicant must fill out the prescribed application form released by the Rajasthan Government.
- Ensure that all personal, educational, and bank details are correctly entered.
**Step 2: Submit the Application**
- The completed a...