| What kind of academic programs does the Fellowship support for minority community students? | regular and full time research studies leading to award of M.Phil/Ph.D degree | The Fellowship will cater the minority community students pursuing regular and full time research studies leading to award of M.Phil/Ph.D degree within India only. This will enable them to be eligible for employment to the posts with M.Phil and Ph.D as pre- requisites, including the posts of Assistant Professors in various academic institutions. | 67 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4288045_MANF-Guidelines-2019-2020-and-onward.pdf | The Fellowship will cater the minority community students pursuing regular and full time research studies leading to award of M.Phil/Ph.D degree within India only. | 3 | page=3,block=18 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the consequences if a candidate fraudulently secures the Maulana Azad National Fellowship? | the cancellation should be automatic and the amount disbursed shall be recovered with interest at prevailing State Bank of India rate for student loans | (iii) The decision of UGC in regard to awarding the Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students shall be final and no appeal would lie against any decision by UGC in regard thereof, except as provided under law inforce. (iv) The income ceiling of the parents/guardian of the candidate for Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students will be Rs.6. Lakh per annum. (v) In case any candidate obtaining a Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students fraudulently, the cancellation should be automatic and the amount disbursed shall be recovered with interest at prevailing State Bank of India rate for student loans. (vi) In case of, if a research scholar is found engaged in part time employment as Ad-hoc Teachers, Teaching Assistants or Research Assistants or any other type of employment, there fellowship will be discontinued forthwith. | 492 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4288045_MANF-Guidelines-2019-2020-and-onward.pdf | (v) In case any candidate obtaining a Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students fraudulently, the cancellation should be automatic and the amount disbursed shall be recovered with interest at prevailing State Bank of India rate for student loans. |
| What could result in the cancellation of a fellowship if inaccurate details are provided? | If it is found that the fellowship has been availed/is claimed by furnishing false/wrong/misleading information. | Cancelation of Award The fellowship is liable to cancellation, in case of: (i) If the scholar is found to be ineligible to receive the fellowship, at any point of time during the entire duration of the fellowship. (ii) If it is found that the fellowship has been availed/is claimed by furnishing false/wrong/misleading information. (iii) If any adverse report is received from the institution. (iv) Misconduct/misbehavior/corrupt practices. | 219 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4288045_MANF-Guidelines-2019-2020-and-onward.pdf | (ii) If it is found that the fellowship has been availed/is claimed by furnishing false/wrong/misleading information. (iii) If any adverse report is received from the institution. | 9 | page=9,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What governs medical facilities and leave for scholars in the fellowship programme? | the guidelines of the UGC in case of their fellowship programme | Page 7 of 10 (f) In case, the scholar wishes to draw HRA, he/she is required to claim HRA on monthly basis by submitting monthly confirmation Certificate in the prescribed format, to his/her institution. (iii) Other facilities such as medical facilities, leave including maternity leave will be governed as per the guidelines of the UGC in case of their fellowship programme. 8. Implementation of Scheme (i) UGC will be the nodal agency for implementing the Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students, as defined by Government of India from time to time. (ii) The selection for the award of MANF to students will be made on the basis of merit in each UGC-NET-JRF and CSIR-NET-JRF examination and will be made twice in a year. | 311 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4288045_MANF-Guidelines-2019-2020-and-onward.pdf | (iii) Other facilities such as medical facilities, leave including maternity leave will be governed as per the guidelines of the UGC in case of their fellowship programme. | 7 | page=7,block=0 | 0.700 |
| What is a scholar entitled to if they arrange their own accommodation? | he/she shall be entitled to draw HRA as per ceiling and categorization of cities by the Govt. of India | (b) Hostel accommodation may be provided to the scholars by their institutions. In such cases, the scholar is eligible to draw only hostel fee excluding mess, electricity, water charges etc. (c) In case hostel accommodation offered by the university/institution is refused by the candidate, he/she will forfeit his/her claim of HRA. (d) In case of non-availability of hostel accommodation, the scholar may be provided with single accommodation by the host institution. In such cases, the rent paid by the scholar on actual basis shall be reimbursed, subject to the ceiling of HRA as per Govt. of India norms. (e) If the scholar makes his/her own arrangements of accommodation, he/she shall be entitled to draw HRA as per ceiling and categorization of cities by the Govt. of India. | 677 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4288045_MANF-Guidelines-2019-2020-and-onward.pdf | (e) If the scholar makes his/her own arrangements of accommodation, he/she shall be entitled to draw HRA as per ceiling and categorization of cities by the Govt. of India. | 6 |
| What is required of candidates who have secured admission and passed the NET examination? | Such candidates will be required to join fellowship within 3 months of the issue of the JRF award letter. | Page 4 of 10 4. Eligibility A candidate has to fulfill the following conditions to be eligible for award of this fellowship:- (i) He/she should belong to one of the minority communities notified under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, viz. Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Sikh, Zoroastrian (Parsi). (ii) Prior clearance of UGC-NET or Joint CSIR-UGC NET examination will be a prerequisite for award of Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students for M.Phil/Ph.D. (iii) The eligibility conditions will be as per notification for UGC-NET and Joint CSIR-UGC-NET examinations. (iv) The Minority Community candidates, who have already secured admission and qualify NET examination will be given preference. Such candidates will be required to join fellowship within 3 months of the issue of the JRF award letter. | 748 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4288045_MANF-Guidelines-2019-2020-and-onward.pdf | (iv) The Minority Community candidates, who have already secured admission and qualify NET examination will be given preference. Such candidates will be required to join fellowship within 3 months of the issue of the JRF award letter. |
| What is the consequence if a scholar declines hostel accommodation provided by their university or institution? | he/she will forfeit his/her claim of HRA. | (b) Hostel accommodation may be provided to the scholars by their institutions. In such cases, the scholar is eligible to draw only hostel fee excluding mess, electricity, water charges etc. (c) In case hostel accommodation offered by the university/institution is refused by the candidate, he/she will forfeit his/her claim of HRA. (d) In case of non-availability of hostel accommodation, the scholar may be provided with single accommodation by the host institution. In such cases, the rent paid by the scholar on actual basis shall be reimbursed, subject to the ceiling of HRA as per Govt. of India norms. (e) If the scholar makes his/her own arrangements of accommodation, he/she shall be entitled to draw HRA as per ceiling and categorization of cities by the Govt. of India. | 291 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4288045_MANF-Guidelines-2019-2020-and-onward.pdf | (c) In case hostel accommodation offered by the university/institution is refused by the candidate, he/she will forfeit his/her claim of HRA. (d) In case of non-availability of hostel accommodation, the scholar may be provided with single accommodation by the host institution. |
| What is the outcome if a research awardee's progress is satisfactory after two years? | his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years as Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Page 8 of 10 UGC, engagement of contractual staff and to conduct workshop and conferences. Workshop & conferences will also include functions organized by the Ministry for popularizing and promoting the scheme by way of showcasing successful entrepreneurs/beneficiaries. Cost will include all expenses towards conducting and organizing the event including TA/DA and miscellaneous expenses. 10. Monitoring and Evaluation (i) 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. | 516 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4288045_MANF-Guidelines-2019-2020-and-onward.pdf | Monitoring and Evaluation (i) 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). |
| What is the penalty for fraudulently obtaining the Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students? | the cancellation should be automatic and the amount disbursed shall be recovered with interest at prevailing State Bank of India rate for student loans | (iii) The decision of UGC in regard to awarding the Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students shall be final and no appeal would lie against any decision by UGC in regard thereof, except as provided under law inforce. (iv) The income ceiling of the parents/guardian of the candidate for Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students will be Rs.6. Lakh per annum. (v) In case any candidate obtaining a Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students fraudulently, the cancellation should be automatic and the amount disbursed shall be recovered with interest at prevailing State Bank of India rate for student loans. (vi) In case of, if a research scholar is found engaged in part time employment as Ad-hoc Teachers, Teaching Assistants or Research Assistants or any other type of employment, there fellowship will be discontinued forthwith. | 492 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4288045_MANF-Guidelines-2019-2020-and-onward.pdf | (v) In case any candidate obtaining a Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students fraudulently, the cancellation should be automatic and the amount disbursed shall be recovered with interest at prevailing State Bank of India rate for student loans. |
| What is the procedure if there are not enough women candidates for the fellowship? | the fellowship can be passed on to male students of the same minority community | Page 5 of 10 5. Mode of Selection and Number of Slots (i) The total number of slots for the fellowships to be awarded under the scheme is 1000 per year. Out of 1000 slots available under this scheme, 750 will be allocated for subjects under National Eligibility Test – Junior Research Fellowship (NET- JRF) of UGC and remaining 250 for Science category students through CSIR- UGC NET-JRF joint test for science streams. The NET is held twice in a year and 500 selections will be made from each NET. (ii) 30% of the fellowship shall be earmarked for women students; remaining 70% will be general. In case there are shortage of women candidates, the fellowship can be passed on to male students of the same minority community. (iii) The reservation for differently able students shall be made as per UGC norms and in a horizontal manner. | 644 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4288045_MANF-Guidelines-2019-2020-and-onward.pdf | In case there are shortage of women candidates, the fellowship can be passed on to male students of the same minority community. | 5 |