SFUGSDAU Fellowship 2026: ₹1,000 Monthly Support for UG Students
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Quick answer
The Scheme for Fellowship to Under Graduate Students for Various Faculties of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SFUGSDAU) offers ₹1,000 per month to selected undergraduate students enrolled at the university. Eligible candidates must have at least 60% in HSC Science, be in the top 10% of their class, and maintain a GPA of 6.0 or higher. Applications are submitted offline to the Registrar by 31 December each year.
At a glance
| Ministry / department | Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department |
| Level | State Government (Gujarat) |
| Application mode | Offline |
Benefits
- ₹1,000 per month fellowship for each selected undergraduate student.
- Free railway or bus travel concession, or fee concession, as per university rules.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be a student.
- Applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate programme at Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University.
- Applicant must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) examination in the Science stream.
- Applicant must be among the top 10% meritorious students in their class.
- Applicant must maintain a GPA or C.C.P.A. of at least 6.0 with no 'F' (fail) or 'I' (incomplete) grades to continue receiving the fellowship.
Who cannot apply
- The awardee under this scheme will not be allowed to receive any other regular Fellowship/ Scholarship.
- Students will be ineligible if they drop out or do not pursue regular studies.
- Students punished under 'The discipline rules for the student of the colleges of the Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar or punished for 'Use of unfair means' Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, examination regulations are not eligible.
Documents required
- Mark sheet of 12th standard.
- Passport‑size photographs.
- Bank account details linked with Aadhaar number.
How to apply
- 1Obtain the prescribed application form from the Registrar’s office of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University.
- 2Fill in the form and attach the required documents.
- 3Submit the completed application to the Registrar by 31 December.
- 4Selection is made by a committee of the Registrar, Director of Student Welfare, and Deans based on academic merit.
- 5Fellowship is disbursed annually upon satisfactory academic progress through the college principal.
- 6There is no separate online portal; the process is offline.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the SFUGSDAU fellowship scheme?+
The scheme aims to attract bright students to the university's undergraduate programmes by providing financial assistance and encouraging them to pursue agriculture‑related education for rural development and agricultural productivity in Gujarat.
What is the amount of financial assistance provided under this fellowship?+
Selected undergraduate students receive a monthly fellowship of ₹1,000.
Who is eligible to receive the fellowship?+
Students enrolled in an undergraduate programme at Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University who have secured at least 60% marks in HSC Science, are in the top 10% of their class, and maintain a GPA or C.C.P.A. of 6.0 or higher without any fail or incomplete grades are eligible.
On what basis is the fellowship awarded to first‑year students?+
In the first year, the fellowship is awarded solely on the basis of the applicant’s marks obtained in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or an equivalent examination.
How are continuing students considered for the fellowship in subsequent years?+
In subsequent academic years, the fellowship is granted to students who have achieved the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) or Cumulative Credit Point Average (C.C.P.A.) in their class during the previous year.
Can a student receive this fellowship together with another government scholarship?+
No. Awardees under this scheme must forego any other regular fellowship or scholarship.
What percentage of students in each class receive the fellowship?+
The university awards the fellowship to approximately 10% of the total student strength in each class and faculty.
When is the official announcement regarding the fellowship made each year?+
The fellowship is officially announced every year by the 30th of November through a notification issued by the Registrar of the university.
What is the deadline for submitting the application form?+
Applications must be submitted to the Registrar’s office no later than the 31st of December of the same academic year.
What criteria can lead to the discontinuation of the fellowship?+
The fellowship will be discontinued if the student’s GPA falls below 6.0, they obtain an ‘F’ (fail) or ‘I’ (incomplete) grade, drop out of the course, or violate the university’s disciplinary rules or examination regulations.
How is the fellowship amount disbursed to the eligible students?+
The fellowship amount is credited directly to the selected student’s Aadhaar‑linked bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system by the principal of the respective college, based on academic progress.
What additional benefits are available besides the financial assistance?+
Awardees may also be eligible for free railway or bus travel concessions, or fee concessions, subject to availability and university provisions.
What happens if a student leaves the course before completion after receiving the fellowship?+
If a student discontinues their studies or leaves the course incomplete, the fellowship is ceased immediately and the student may be required to forgo any further benefits under the scheme.
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