Who is eligible for National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes (NFOBC)?

OBC candidates from Non-Creamy Layer holding Master’s degree with min 55% marks enrolled in regular Ph.D. program in recognized university.

ACTIVEOBC Doctoral FellowshipUnverified / Pending Audit

National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes (NFOBC)

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Benefit Amount

₹37,000 to ₹42,000 per month + HRA + Contingency

Education Level

PhD

Income Limit

₹8,00,000 per annum (Non-Creamy Layer)

Award Type

FELLOWSHIP

About the Scholarship

Offers 1,000 research fellowships annually of ₹37,000 to ₹42,000/month plus HRA and contingency grants for OBC students pursuing full-time Ph.D. programs.

Scholarship Benefits & Financial Award

Financial Aid: ₹37,000 to ₹42,000 per month + HRA + Contingency

Coverage Details: ₹37,000/month for JRF, ₹42,000/month for SRF, standard HRA (8%–27%), and up to ₹20,500 annual contingency grant.

Eligibility Criteria

Target Category

Doctoral Fellowship, OBC Welfare

Gender

ALL

Min. Academic Percentage

55% Marks

Family Income Ceiling

₹8,00,000 per annum (Non-Creamy Layer)

Required Documents Checklist

OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate

UGC-NET / CSIR-NET Scorecard

Ph.D. Registration Letter

Aadhaar Card

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