National Scholarship Instituted by the University Grants Commission

Scholarship Type : For Graduation

For Whom : Offers 16 National Scholarships four in each of the Science Departments (Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology) for M.Sc. degree at the Centre of Advanced Study in Physics/Chemistry/ Botany/Zoology of this University.

Award Value : Each of Rs. 250/- p.m. Besides scholarships, the students are paid (a) total book allowance of Rs. 200/- (b) incident expenses of Rs. 100/ – and (c) travel once each way from home to the Centre of Advanced Study (and back in case students coming from, other universities to the Centre of Advanced Study).

Eligibility : Candidates who have secured 60% or above marks in the last qualifying examination are eligible to take the Screening Test. Scholarships are awarded strictly in order of merit based on the performance of the candidates at the Screening Test. However no candidates are awarded Scholarships unless he/she has secured at least 40% marks in the Screening Test.The Scholarship is continued for the Second year provided the student has passed all the papers (theory and practical) with 60% in the aggregate of M.Sc. (Previous) Examination.

Selection : A screening Test is conducted by the concerned Department based on syllabus of B.Sc. (Hons) of this University for selection of students for National Scholarships sometime in the month of September.