"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 Ot...
The total number of slots for NFOBC under the scheme is 1000 per year. Out of 1000 slots available under this scheme, 750 will be allocated for the subjects under National Eligibility Test – Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF) of UGC and the remaining 250 UGC-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (UGC-CSIR) NET-JRF joint test (for Science streams).
These 1000 slots will be over and above the OBC Students selected under the normal reservation policy of the Government.
**Duration of Fellowship -**
Name of the Course: M.Phil.
Maximum Duration (Years): 2
Admissibility of JRF (Years): 2
Admissibility of SRF (Years): Nil
Name of the Course: Ph.D.
Maximum Duration (Years): 5
Admissibility of JRF (Years): 2
Admissibility of SRF (Years): Remaining 3 years
Name of the Course: M.Phil. + Ph.D.
Maximum Duration (Years): 5
Admissibility of JRF (Years): 2
Admissibility of SRF (Years): Remaining 3 years
**Rate of Fellowship -**
The rates of fellowship for JRF and SRF will be at par with the UGC Fellowship (w.e.f 01.01.2019).
Presently these rates are as follows:
***Fellowship in Science, Humanities, and Social Science***
@ â‚ą 31,000/- p.m. for initial two years (JRF)
@ â‚ą 35,000/- pm. for remaining tenure (SRF)
***Fellowship in Engineering & Technology***
@ â‚ą 31,000/- p.m. for initial two years (JRF)
@ â‚ą 35,000/- pm. for remaining tenure (SRF)
***Contingency for Humanities & Social Sciences***
@ â‚ą 10,000/- p.a. for initial two years
@ â‚ą 20,500/- p.a. for remaining tenure
***Contingency for Sciences, Engineering & Technology***
@ â‚ą 12,000/- p.a. for initial two years
@ â‚ą 25,000/- p.a. for remaining tenure
***Escorts/Reader assistance (All subjects)***
@ â‚ą 2,000/- p.m. in cases of physically and vi
Eligibility (who can apply)
***The eligibility conditions are as per notification for UGC-NET and CSIR-UGC-NET examinations.***
The other Backward Class (OBC) candidates qualifying for the award of NFOBC will be eligible to receive a fellowship subject to finding placement in the University/IITs/Institutions.
The validity period of the offer is 3 years with effect from the date of issue of the JRF Award letter. However, in the case of candidates who have already joined M/Phil. /Ph.D. the date of commencement of fellowship shall be from the date of declaration of result of NFOBC or date of their joining, whichever is later.
Students belonging to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category once considered eligible for the fellowship shall not be entitled to any other benefits from the Central or State Government or any other body like UGC offering similar benefits 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.
After two years, if the progress in the research work of the awardee is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years as Senior Research Fellow (SRF). The research work will be assessed as per the UGC norms. The total period of award of JRF and SRF shall not exceed a period of 5 years.
At least 4% of the total seats should be reserved for students with disabilities while making a selection of candidates for the award of fellowships by the UGC.
Employees of any University/College/Educational institution/Central/State/UT Government shall be excluded from availing the fellowship, even if they are on study leave or Extra Ordinary Leave (EOL) to pursue M.Phil./Ph.D.
***Selection Procedure***
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How to Apply
**Online**
**PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR THE SCHEME**
Applications are invited online once a year through advertisements in leading newspapers and Employment News.
The same is also uploaded on the [UGC website. ](https://www.ugc.gov.in/)The selection is made based on merit and as per the procedure of the Commission.
**Step 1:** Go to the [official website ](https://www.ugc.ac.in/)of UGC.
**Step 2:** On the homepage, locate the “e-SARTS Scholarships-Fellowships” link. (Normally placed on the right side of the homepage)
**Step 3:** A new page will open, wherein the candidate has to select “National Fellowship for OBC Candidate”
**Step 4:** Click on the “Apply Now” option which is available at the top of the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for National Fellowship For OBC Students / what is the eligibility?
***The eligibility conditions are as per notification for UGC-NET and CSIR-UGC-NET examinations.***
1. The other Backward Class (OBC) candidates qualifying for the award of NFOBC will be eligible to receive a fellowship subject to finding placement in the University/IITs/Institutions....
What are the benefits of National Fellowship For OBC Students?
**Number of Slots for Fellowship -**
1. The total number of slots for NFOBC under the scheme is 1000 per year. Out of 1000 slots available under this scheme, 750 will be allocated for the subjects under National Eligibility Test – Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF) of UGC and the rem...
How to apply online for National Fellowship For OBC Students?
**Online**
**PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR THE SCHEME**
Applications are invited online once a year through advertisements in leading newspapers and Employment News. The same is also uploaded on the [UGC website. ](https://www.ugc.gov.in/)The selection is made based on merit and as per the pr...