| What is the eligibility criterion regarding admission for students with disabilities under the fellowship scheme? | has been admitted to M.Phil./Ph.D. degree in a University or academic institution by completing the required formalities for admission | UGC notifies the scheme by releasing suitable advertisements in the Press. IV. Eligibility i. Any student with disabilities who has been admitted to M.Phil./Ph.D. degree in a University or academic institution by completing the required formalities for admission in that University or academic institution is eligible for the award of Fellowship, subject to provision of the scheme as per the advertisement of UGC. The candidate must get himself/herself registered for M.Phil/Ph.D at the first available opportunity but not later than within a period of two years from the receipt of award letter. This period is not extendable. the actual payment of fellowship will be made with effect from the date of joining only. ii. | 128 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4309928_rgnfdisbrevised-guidelines.pdf | Any student with disabilities who has been admitted to M.Phil./Ph.D. degree in a University or academic institution by completing the required formalities for admission in that University or academic institution is eligible for the award of Fellowship, subject to provision of the scheme as per the advertisement of UGC. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of courses must students with disabilities be enrolled in to be eligible for the fellowship? | regular and full time M.Phil./Ph.D. course of a University/Research Institution | iii. The students with disabilities 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 University/Research Institution shall be eligible for the fellowship. Employees of any University/College/Educational Institution/Central/State/UT Government shall be excluded from availing Fellowship, even if they are on Study Leave or EOL to pursue the M.Phil./Ph.D. course. V. Number of Fellowships i. The total number of fellowships to be awarded to the students with disabilities under the scheme is 200 every year. | 270 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4309928_rgnfdisbrevised-guidelines.pdf | Only those doing regular and full time M.Phil./Ph.D. course of a University/Research Institution shall be eligible for the fellowship. | 2 | page=2,block=0 | 0.700 |
| What is Implementing agency UGC? | the nodal agency for implementing the scheme | III. Implementing agency UGC is the nodal agency for implementing the scheme. UGC notifies the scheme by releasing suitable advertisements in the Press. | 32 | definition | 0.980 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4309928_rgnfdisbrevised-guidelines.pdf | Implementing agency UGC is the nodal agency for implementing the scheme. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.850 | valid |
| How will the distribution of fellowships among States/UTs be determined? | in the proportion of students with disabilities population in the respective States/UTs | The distribution of fellowships amongst different States/UTs would primarily be in the proportion of students with disabilities population in the respective States/UTs. x. In case the numbers of fellowships so allocated to a State/UT are not fully utilized, due to non-availability of eligible candidates, the UGC will allocate the slots amongst the other States/UTs where the number of eligible candidates is much more than the slots allocated to that State/UT. A committee consisting of the representatives of UGC and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will take this decision. xi. UGC will evolve a mechanism for identification of the beneficiaries linking with UID/Aadhar number and ensure on-line/electronic transfer of scholarships to students. xii. UGC will also issue a booklet containing all the details about the scheme, for the benefit of prospective candidates. xiii. | 80 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4309928_rgnfdisbrevised-guidelines.pdf | The distribution of fellowships amongst different States/UTs would primarily be in the proportion of students with disabilities population in the respective States/UTs. |
| What condition applies to extending unutilized JRF scholarships to deserving students for SRF awards during 2012-13 and 2013-14? | subject to assessment by UGC as per their guidelines for award of SRF scholarships, within the budget provision of the scheme | In case of non-availability of adequate number of students with disabilities candidate, the number of fellowship not availed during a year will be carried forward to the next Academic session. ii. during 2012-13 and 2013-14, the balance number of unutilized JRF may be extended to deserving students for award of SRF scholarship. This will be subject to assessment by UGC as per their guidelines for award of SRF scholarships, within the budget provision of the scheme. In such cases UGC will consult the Ministry which will take appropriate action. iii. | 343 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4309928_rgnfdisbrevised-guidelines.pdf | This will be subject to assessment by UGC as per their guidelines for award of SRF scholarships, within the budget provision of the scheme. | 2 | page=2,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What happens if the progress of the awardee's research work is found satisfactory after two years? | his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) | After two years, if the progress in the research works of the awardee is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). The research work will be assessed by a three member committee set up by the University. | 93 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4309928_rgnfdisbrevised-guidelines.pdf | After two years, if the progress in the research works of the awardee is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What broader opportunities does the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship scheme aim to prepare students with disabilities for? | the growing opportunities at the national and international level in the context of the new economic order | (Effective from 1st April 2012) I. Background Government of India has launched a Central Sector scheme namely, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) during the financial year 2012-13 to increase opportunities to students with disabilities for pursuing higher education leading to degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme will take effect from 1st April 2012. The scheme caters the requirements of the students with disabilities for pursuing research degree in universities, research institutions and scientific institutions. 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 equip them to effectively take advantage of the growing opportunities at the national and international level in the context of the new economic order. II. | 722 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4309928_rgnfdisbrevised-guidelines.pdf | 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 equip them to effectively take advantage of the growing opportunities at the national and international level in the context of the new economic order. |
| What happens to unutilized fellowships if there are not enough eligible students with disabilities in a year? | the number of fellowship not availed during a year will be carried forward to the next Academic session | In case of non-availability of adequate number of students with disabilities candidate, the number of fellowship not availed during a year will be carried forward to the next Academic session. ii. during 2012-13 and 2013-14, the balance number of unutilized JRF may be extended to deserving students for award of SRF scholarship. This will be subject to assessment by UGC as per their guidelines for award of SRF scholarships, within the budget provision of the scheme. In such cases UGC will consult the Ministry which will take appropriate action. iii. | 88 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4309928_rgnfdisbrevised-guidelines.pdf | In case of non-availability of adequate number of students with disabilities candidate, the number of fellowship not availed during a year will be carried forward to the next Academic session. | 2 | page=2,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the primary goal of the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship scheme for students with disabilities? | to increase opportunities to students with disabilities for pursuing higher education leading to degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. | (Effective from 1st April 2012) I. Background Government of India has launched a Central Sector scheme namely, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) during the financial year 2012-13 to increase opportunities to students with disabilities for pursuing higher education leading to degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme will take effect from 1st April 2012. The scheme caters the requirements of the students with disabilities for pursuing research degree in universities, research institutions and scientific institutions. 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 equip them to effectively take advantage of the growing opportunities at the national and international level in the context of the new economic order. II. | 185 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4309928_rgnfdisbrevised-guidelines.pdf | Background Government of India has launched a Central Sector scheme namely, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) during the financial year 2012-13 to increase opportunities to students with disabilities for pursuing higher education leading to degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme will take effect from 1st April 2012. |
| What is the purpose of the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship scheme? | to increase opportunities to students with disabilities for pursuing higher education leading to degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. | (Effective from 1st April 2012) I. Background Government of India has launched a Central Sector scheme namely, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) during the financial year 2012-13 to increase opportunities to students with disabilities for pursuing higher education leading to degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme will take effect from 1st April 2012. The scheme caters the requirements of the students with disabilities for pursuing research degree in universities, research institutions and scientific institutions. 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 equip them to effectively take advantage of the growing opportunities at the national and international level in the context of the new economic order. II. | 185 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4309928_rgnfdisbrevised-guidelines.pdf | Background Government of India has launched a Central Sector scheme namely, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) during the financial year 2012-13 to increase opportunities to students with disabilities for pursuing higher education leading to degrees such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. The scheme will take effect from 1st April 2012. |