Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child

Highlights
  • The SJSGC fellowship is administered by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
  • It supports eligible single girl children pursuing a regular, full-time Ph.D. in India.
  • The current UGC webpage lists monthly fellowship rates of ₹37,000 for the first two years and ₹42,000 thereafter.
  • Eligible scholars may also receive annual contingency grants and other applicable assistance.
Website
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Customer Care
  • University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, Government of India
    • Phone: 011-23604446, 011-23604200
    • Email: contact.ugc@nic.in
Information Brochure
Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child User Manual
Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child Guidelines
Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child (SJSGC)
Launch Year 2022
Benefits ₹37,000/month for the first 2 years and ₹42,000/month for the remaining tenure, plus contingency grants and other applicable allowances.
Beneficiary Eligible single girl children pursuing a regular, full-time Ph.D.
Nodal Agency University Grants Commission (UGC)
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Mode of Apply Online through the UGC Fellowship and Research Grant Portal, when applications are invited.

Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child (SJSGC)

A Ph.D. takes years of focused research, and funding is often the biggest hurdle. The Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child (SJSGC), introduced in 2022 and administered by the University Grants Commission (UGC), supports eligible single girl children pursuing a regular, full-time Ph.D. in India. It aims to promote higher education among single girl children and encourage their social recognition. Research is allowed in any stream or subject.

Key Benefits

Type of assistance Amount
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) ₹37,000 per month for the first two years
Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) ₹42,000 per month for the remaining period, subject to conditions
Contingency grant (Humanities and Social Sciences) ₹10,000 per year for the first two years, then ₹20,500 per year
Contingency grant (Science, Engineering and Technology) ₹12,000 per year for the first two years, then ₹25,000 per year
  • Scholars with disabilities can receive ₹3,000 per month for escort or reader assistance
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA) may be provided as per Government of India rules
  • The fellowship lasts up to five years or until the thesis is submitted, whichever is earlier

Please note: The current UGC scheme page lists the rates above, but the guidelines PDF on the fellowship portal mentions earlier rates of ₹31,000 (JRF) and ₹35,000 (SRF). Check the latest notification and your award terms to confirm the rates for your selection cycle.

Who Can Apply?

  • The applicant must be the only girl child of her parents, with no brother or sister (twin or fraternal daughters are also eligible)
  • Pursuing a regular, full-time Ph.D. at a recognised university, college, or institution in India
  • Part-time, distance, and open-mode Ph.D. programmes are not eligible
  • Age limit: up to 40 years, relaxed up to 45 years for SC/ST/OBC and PwD candidates (age is counted on the last date of application)
  • A single girl child affidavit must be submitted

Meeting the conditions does not guarantee selection. The UGC decides the number of slots each year based on complete, eligible applications.

Documents Required

  • Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
  • Affidavit on ₹100 stamp paper confirming that she is the only girl child, in the UGC format and attested by an SDM, First Class Magistrate, or Tehsildar (a guardian may submit it if the parents are no longer alive)
  • Postgraduate education details and supporting documents
  • Ph.D. registration and admission details
  • Research proposal and abstract, if required
  • Application form signed by the Head of Department or Registrar, if required

How to Apply

Applications are online through the UGC Fellowship and Research Grant Portal, but only when the UGC invites them.

  1. Register as a new user on the portal and keep your email, photograph, and signature ready.
  2. Log in using the credentials sent to your email.
  3. Review the eligibility criteria on your dashboard.
  4. Upload the affidavit in the prescribed format.
  5. Fill in your postgraduate and Ph.D. details, and upload the research proposal and other documents.
  6. Check the declaration and submit the form. Get the HoD or Registrar’s signature if required.
  7. Save a copy of the submitted application.

Apply only during the notified application period. Registration steps and documents can change between cycles, so follow the latest UGC notification.

Contact

University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education
Phone: 011-23604446, 011-23604200
Email: contact.ugc@nic.in

These are UGC’s general enquiry details, so check the latest notification for any scheme-specific contact.