| What is defined as a Grant-in-Aid Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act? | institution for higher education notified by Central Government to be deemed University, in consultation with UGC. | In case sufficient such candidates are not available, candidates who have not secured admission will also be selected in the order of merit in the NET examination. A separate merit list would be drawn up for such candidates, if required. iii. The qualified candidates have to enroll in universities/institutions/colleges recognized under: a. Under Sections 2 (f) of the UGC Act, 1956, i.e. Universities established under Central, Provincial or State Acts or any other institution recognized by UGC. b. Grant-in-Aid Deemed Universities under Section 3 of UGC Act, i.e., institution for higher education notified by Central Government to be deemed University, in consultation with UGC. c. Universities/Institution funded by State/ Central Government. d. Institutions of National Important as notified as by Ministry of Human Resource Development. (mhrd.gov.in/institutions-national-importance) iv. | 569 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8896061_Guideines---National-Fellowship-for-OBC-students-(NFOBC)-(w.e.f.-April-2019).pdf | Grant-in-Aid Deemed Universities under Section 3 of UGC Act, i.e., institution for higher education notified by Central Government to be deemed University, in consultation with UGC. c. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the University Grants Commission's responsibility in the National Fellowship for OBC Students scheme? | The UGC is the nodal agency for implementing the scheme. | UGC-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (UGC-CSIR) NET-JRF Joint Test (for Science) The scheme covers all universities/institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and are implemented by the UGC itself on the pattern of the scheme of UGC Fellowship being awarded to research students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. These 1000 slots will be over and above the number of OBC students selected under the normal reservation policy of the Government for UGC Fellowship. III. Implementing Agency: The UGC is the nodal agency for implementing the scheme. IV. Eligibility: i. Eligibility conditions are as per notification for UGC-NET and CSIR-UGC-NET examinations. The other Backward Class (OBC) candidates qualifying for the award of NFOBC will be eligible to receive fellowship subject to finding placement in the University/IITs/Institutions. | 518 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8896061_Guideines---National-Fellowship-for-OBC-students-(NFOBC)-(w.e.f.-April-2019).pdf | Implementing Agency: The UGC is the nodal agency for implementing the scheme. IV. | 1 |
| What is the consequence if a student declines the hostel accommodation provided by the University or institution? | the student will forfeit his claim of HRA | Page 3 of 4 ii. The House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be on the UGC pattern and will be payable to those students who are not provided with hostel accommodation. In case hostel accommodation offered by the University/institution is refused, the student will forfeit his claim of HRA, 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. VIII. Selection Procedure for National Fellowship for OBCs (JRF): i. UGC is the nodal agency for implementing the scheme. ii. The selection for the award of NFOBC 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. preference will be given to such students who have secured admission. | 239 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8896061_Guideines---National-Fellowship-for-OBC-students-(NFOBC)-(w.e.f.-April-2019).pdf | In case hostel accommodation offered by the University/institution is refused, the student will forfeit his claim of HRA, 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. |
| What is the outcome if an awardee's research progress is deemed satisfactory after two years? | his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years as Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Page 2 of 4 ii. Students belonging to Other Backward Class (OBC) category once considered eligible for the fellowship shall not be entitled to any other benefits from Central or State Government or any other body like UGC offering similar benefit to avoid duplication and increase coverage. Only those, doing regular and full time M./Phil. /Ph.D. course of a Unviersity/research Institution shall be eligible for the fellowship. iii. 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. iv. | 526 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8896061_Guideines---National-Fellowship-for-OBC-students-(NFOBC)-(w.e.f.-April-2019).pdf | 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 primary goal of the National Fellowship for OBC Students scheme? | to increase the opportunities for the students of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) for pursuing higher education leading to acquiring degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. | Page 1 of 4 Central Sector Scheme of National Fellowship for OBC Students (Effective from April 2019) Scheme Guidelines: I. Background Government of India had launched a Central Sector Scheme namely, National Fellowship for OBC Students during the financial year 2014-15 to increase the opportunities for the students of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) for pursuing higher education leading to acquiring degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme aims at providing financial assistance to the OBC students in obtaining quality higher education leading to degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. in universities, research institutions and scientific institutions. | 271 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8896061_Guideines---National-Fellowship-for-OBC-students-(NFOBC)-(w.e.f.-April-2019).pdf | Background Government of India had launched a Central Sector Scheme namely, National Fellowship for OBC Students during the financial year 2014-15 to increase the opportunities for the students of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) for pursuing higher education leading to acquiring degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme aims at providing financial assistance to the OBC students in obtaining quality higher education leading to degrees such as M.Phil. |
| What is the process if there are not enough candidates who have already secured admission? | candidates who have not secured admission will also be selected in the order of merit in the NET examination. | In case sufficient such candidates are not available, candidates who have not secured admission will also be selected in the order of merit in the NET examination. A separate merit list would be drawn up for such candidates, if required. iii. The qualified candidates have to enroll in universities/institutions/colleges recognized under: a. Under Sections 2 (f) of the UGC Act, 1956, i.e. Universities established under Central, Provincial or State Acts or any other institution recognized by UGC. b. Grant-in-Aid Deemed Universities under Section 3 of UGC Act, i.e., institution for higher education notified by Central Government to be deemed University, in consultation with UGC. c. Universities/Institution funded by State/ Central Government. d. Institutions of National Important as notified as by Ministry of Human Resource Development. (mhrd.gov.in/institutions-national-importance) iv. | 54 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8896061_Guideines---National-Fellowship-for-OBC-students-(NFOBC)-(w.e.f.-April-2019).pdf | In case sufficient such candidates are not available, candidates who have not secured admission will also be selected in the order of merit in the NET examination. A separate merit list would be drawn up for such candidates, if required. |
| What kind of support does the National Fellowship for OBC Students offer? | financial assistance to the OBC students in obtaining quality higher education leading to degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. | Page 1 of 4 Central Sector Scheme of National Fellowship for OBC Students (Effective from April 2019) Scheme Guidelines: I. Background Government of India had launched a Central Sector Scheme namely, National Fellowship for OBC Students during the financial year 2014-15 to increase the opportunities for the students of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) for pursuing higher education leading to acquiring degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme aims at providing financial assistance to the OBC students in obtaining quality higher education leading to degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. in universities, research institutions and scientific institutions. | 465 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8896061_Guideines---National-Fellowship-for-OBC-students-(NFOBC)-(w.e.f.-April-2019).pdf | The scheme aims at providing financial assistance to the OBC students in obtaining quality higher education leading to degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. in universities, research institutions and scientific institutions. | 1 | page=1,block=0 |
| What is the increased number of Junior Research Fellowships provided per year under the scheme? | from 300 to 1000 per year | This will not only enable them to be eligible for employment to the posts of Lecturers lying vacant in various colleges and universities but will also equip them to effectively take advantage of the growing opportunities at the national and international level in the context of new economic order. II. Scope of the Scheme The scheme is designed to provide a total number of 300 Junior Research Fellowships per year from the year 2014-15 and 300 Senior Research Fellowships from 2016-17 to Other Backward Class (OBC) students. The number of intake of JRF has been enhanced from 300 to 1000 per year onwards to undertake advanced studies and research leading to M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees, who have qualified in the following tests: i. National Eligibility Test ) – Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF) of UGC (for Humanities/Social Sciences) or ii. | 573 | comparison | 0.920 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8896061_Guideines---National-Fellowship-for-OBC-students-(NFOBC)-(w.e.f.-April-2019).pdf | The number of intake of JRF has been enhanced from 300 to 1000 per year onwards to undertake advanced studies and research leading to M.Phil./Ph.D. | 1 |
| What type of institutions are covered under the National Fellowship for OBC Students scheme? | all universities/institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) | UGC-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (UGC-CSIR) NET-JRF Joint Test (for Science) The scheme covers all universities/institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and are implemented by the UGC itself on the pattern of the scheme of UGC Fellowship being awarded to research students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. These 1000 slots will be over and above the number of OBC students selected under the normal reservation policy of the Government for UGC Fellowship. III. Implementing Agency: The UGC is the nodal agency for implementing the scheme. IV. Eligibility: i. Eligibility conditions are as per notification for UGC-NET and CSIR-UGC-NET examinations. The other Backward Class (OBC) candidates qualifying for the award of NFOBC will be eligible to receive fellowship subject to finding placement in the University/IITs/Institutions. | 112 | list | 0.820 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8896061_Guideines---National-Fellowship-for-OBC-students-(NFOBC)-(w.e.f.-April-2019).pdf | UGC-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (UGC-CSIR) NET-JRF Joint Test (for Science) The scheme covers all universities/institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and are implemented by the UGC itself on the pattern of the scheme of UGC Fellowship being awarded to research students pursuing M.Phil. |
| Which institutions are considered of National Importance as per the Ministry of Human Resource Development? | Institutions of National Important as notified as by Ministry of Human Resource Development. (mhrd.gov.in/institutions-national-importance) | In case sufficient such candidates are not available, candidates who have not secured admission will also be selected in the order of merit in the NET examination. A separate merit list would be drawn up for such candidates, if required. iii. The qualified candidates have to enroll in universities/institutions/colleges recognized under: a. Under Sections 2 (f) of the UGC Act, 1956, i.e. Universities established under Central, Provincial or State Acts or any other institution recognized by UGC. b. Grant-in-Aid Deemed Universities under Section 3 of UGC Act, i.e., institution for higher education notified by Central Government to be deemed University, in consultation with UGC. c. Universities/Institution funded by State/ Central Government. d. Institutions of National Important as notified as by Ministry of Human Resource Development. (mhrd.gov.in/institutions-national-importance) iv. | 752 | list | 0.820 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8896061_Guideines---National-Fellowship-for-OBC-students-(NFOBC)-(w.e.f.-April-2019).pdf | d. Institutions of National Important as notified as by Ministry of Human Resource Development. (mhrd.gov.in/institutions-national-importance) iv. |