UGC National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2026-27
Last date 30 November 2026 (counted to end of day IST; the notice may say an earlier time)
ForMaster's / PhD
What UGC National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2026-27 is
10,000 scholarships of Rs 15,000/month (10 months a year, 2 years) for first-year PG students
Who can apply
first-year master's students (first PG degree, full-time, under 30) incl. M.Sc/M.Tech at IITs; anyone already holding a GATE/HTRA stipend or any other scholarship must give it up, and second-year PG and part-time/distance students are out
The organiser's rules Recognised UG degree; admitted to first year of a first PG degree, regular/full-time, at a NAAC-accredited 2(f)/deemed university, a government-funded degree-awarding institution or an Institution of National Importance; under 30 at admission; may not hold any other scholarship/stipend; 30% slots for women
What it pays
“Ten thousand (10000) National Scholarships or as may be decided by the Commission, at the rate of Rs.15,000/- per month for 10 months in a year, are available for Indian students for two years to pursue higher studies, within India, leading to award of Postgraduate Degree”
Important dates
- Last date
- 30 November 2026
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on University Grants Commission (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from University Grants Commission (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page, so you can check it yourself:
“Scheme Open from : 16-09-2026 Student Application Open till : 30-11-2026”
Desk notes
Quote from the 'Post Graduate Studies (Merit Based Scheme) by UGC' block on NSP (opened 16 Sep 2026). Guideline: scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/Guidelines_NATIONAL_SCHOLARSHIP_FOR_POSTGRADUATE_STUDIES_UGC_2324.pdf (2023-24 edition). The 'only one benefit' clause matters for IIT M.Tech students on the MoE stipend. A good replacement for the dead Reliance PG row. NSP extended student applications from 31-10-2026 to 30-11-2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026); institute verification now to 15-12-2026.
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for UGC National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2026-27?
The last date is 30 November 2026 (count it as end of day IST unless the notice says an earlier time). University Grants Commission (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page says: "Scheme Open from : 16-09-2026 Student Application Open till : 30-11-2026."
Who can apply for UGC National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2026-27?
first-year master's students (first PG degree, full-time, under 30) incl. M.Sc/M.Tech at IITs; anyone already holding a GATE/HTRA stipend or any other scholarship must give it up, and second-year PG and part-time/distance students are out. In the organiser's words: Recognised UG degree; admitted to first year of a first PG degree, regular/full-time, at a NAAC-accredited 2(f)/deemed university, a government-funded degree-awarding institution or an Institution of National Importance; under 30 at admission; may not hold any other scholarship/stipend; 30% slots for women.
How much does UGC National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2026-27 pay?
University Grants Commission (via National Scholarship Portal)'s page says: "Ten thousand (10000) National Scholarships or as may be decided by the Commission, at the rate of Rs.15,000/- per month for 10 months in a year, are available for Indian students for two years to pursue higher studies, within India, leading to award of Postgraduate Degree."
Where do I apply for UGC National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2026-27?
On University Grants Commission (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own site: https://scholarships.gov.in/. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.