UGC GATE/GPAT PG Scholarship 2026: ₹12,400 Monthly Stipend, Eligibility & Process

At a glance

About the scheme

The University Grants Commission implements the Post Graduate Scholarship scheme to encourage talented graduates to pursue advanced education in engineering, technology, and pharmacy. Under this central initiative, full-time students enrolled in M.E., M.Tech, M.Pharm, or integrated dual degree courses in recognised universities receive monthly financial assistance. In return, scholars contribute 8 to 10 hours per week towards academic and research activities, such as laboratory management, tutorials, and faculty support at their respective institutions.

Benefits

• Monthly scholarship of ₹12,400 per student disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Annual contingency grant of ₹5,000 provided on an actual expenditure reimbursement basis.
• If a scholar secures below 60% in any semester, a reduced scholarship of ₹1,550 per month is granted for that semester, returning to ₹12,400 per month upon scoring above 60% on re-examination.
• Financial assistance covers up to 6 months per semester across eligible semesters.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Must have a valid qualification in the GATE or GPAT examination.
• Must be admitted as a full-time scholar in M.E., M.Tech, M.Pharm, or integrated dual degree courses.
• Admission must be within the AICTE or UGC approved intake at a Central, State, Deemed, or Private University.
• Government of India reservation norms for SC, ST, OBC, and physically handicapped candidates apply strictly.

Who cannot apply

• Students who clear the GATE examination in their second year of study (3rd semester onwards) are not eligible.
• Foreign students cannot apply for this scholarship.
• Scholars receiving salary, stipend, or emoluments from any other paid assignment during the course tenure.
• Students who fail in any semester are subjected to immediate termination of the scholarship.
• House rent allowance (HRA) is not admissible under this scheme.

Documents required

• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Proof of age
• Mark sheets, grade cards, and degree certificates
• Copy of GATE or GPAT score card
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (if applicable)
• Bank account details

How to apply

1. 1After regular full-time admission, the university uploads the student details, GATE/GPAT score card, and undertaking to the UGC online portal (www.ugc.ac.in).
2. 2The student visits the Canara Bank UGC portal (scholarship.canarabank.in/scholar/Login.aspx) and clicks on the Registration button.
3. 3Enter the required details including scheme name, Student ID registered on the UGC portal, date of birth, and registered email ID, then submit.
4. 4Check the registered email inbox to retrieve the system-generated login password.
5. 5Log in on the portal with the temporary password and set a new personal password.
6. 6Log in again with the new credentials to access the Scholar's Corner and track the DBT payment schedule.

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