How to apply online for MHRD, GOI Commonwealth Scholarship 2017 in UK

The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Human Resource Development of Govt. of India is inviting online applications from Indian national only for awards of Commonwealth Scholarship 2017 tenable in UK for Master's and doctoral degree programs which will be started from the month of September or October in 2017.

Details of nomination

Details of awards

• Each finally selected candidate by CSC will get airfare to UK after final award confirmation and return fare at the end of award.
• Approved tuition fees and exam fees will be provided under each scholarship.
• Monthly stipend of £1043 will be furnished as lining allowance whereas the same of £1279 will be provided to them who will at the universities in the metropolitan area of London.
• If warm clothing allowance is applicable, the same will also be provided.
• If candidates require study related travel in UK or overseas then study travel grant will be furnished.
• If minimum length of scholarship is 18 months and scholar's spouse who doesn't receive any scholarship and lives together in same address in UK then £224 will be provided monthly as spouse allowance.
• Again if minimum length of scholarship is 18 months and scholar's spouse and children under the age of 16 are accompanied with him / her and live together in same address in UK then £224 will be provided monthly as child allowance for first child, monthly £110 for second and third child.
• If scholar is either widow or divorced or single parent, children under the age of 16 are accompanied with him / her and live together in same address in UK then £448 will be provided monthly as child allowance for first child, monthly £110 for second and third child. However, length of the scholarship is not a factor in this case.

Course details

1. Name of the course: Taught Master's Course
   Duration: One year
   Special note: This course is not equivalent to the Master's degree in India.
2. Name of the course: Doctoral degree
   Duration: Up to 3 – 4 years
   Special note: As there are limited slots for 4-year PhD courses offered by CSC, all candidates are suggested to select minimum one 3 years PhD program additionally.

Disciplines

1. Pure and Applied Science:
   1. Mathematics
   2. Physics
   3. Chemistry [incl. Pharmaceutical / Medicinal Chemistry]
   4. Molecular Biology
2. Agriculture:
   1. Agronomy & Forestry
3. Engineering and Technology:
   1. Aerospace Engineering / Aeronautics
   2. Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering
   3. Civil Engineering / Architecture
   4. Communication Engineering
   5. Computer Applications / Computer Science
   6. Electronics / Electrical
   7. Environmental Studies
   8. Material Science
   9. Marine Engineering
   10. Mining Engineering
   11. Remote Sensing Technology
   12. Robotics
4. Humanities and Social Sciences:
   1. English (Literature / Linguistics)
   2. History
   3. Philosophy
   4. Political Science with International Relations
   5. Sociology
   6. Psychology
   7. Law
   8. Management Studies
   9. Economics

Who can apply

1. Candidates should be Indian residents. Applicants from abroad are not eligible.
2. Upper age limit of the candidates is 40 years as on 16.09.2016.
3. Applicants if have already been abroad on scholarship or own cost for studying or training or specialization purpose for more than six months, must have been in India since minimum two consecutive years as on 16th September 2016 after coming back to India from abroad.
4. Tertiary education must be completed in English medium only.
5. • Master's degree program: Candidates must completed or likely to complete Bachelor degree positively by October, 2017 in concerned subjects with minimum 60% marks in Humanities and Social Science group or at least 65% marks in Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture groups.
   • Doctoral degree program.: Candidates must completed or likely to complete Master degree positively by October, 2017 in concerned subjects with minimum 60% marks in Humanities and Social Science group or at least 65% marks in Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture groups.

How to apply online

1. All applicants should apply at both portals of MHRD and CSC otherwise they may not be called for any interview.
2. Candidates have to apply for either Master degree course or PhD program. Subject shall also be one only. Applicants with more than one application will be rejected completely.
3. All candidates should apply independently and directly to their preferred institutes. In case any applicant has already obtained any offers of admission, that should also be included with the application, although attachment of offer of admission along with application is not mandatory. However, CSC will ask successful candidates to obtain minimum one offer of admission from any preferred institution.

Documents required to submit online

1. Secondary examination mark sheet and certificate
2. Higher Secondary examination mark sheet and certificate
3. Mark sheet and certificate of Bachelor / Master degree.
4. Transcript received from institute / university in support of candidate's higher qualification.

Selection procedures

Documents required during interview

1. Original mark sheet and certificate of Secondary examination
2. Original marks sheet and certificate of Higher Secondary examination
3. Original marks sheet and certificate of Bachelor / Master degree.
4. Transcript received from institute / university in support of candidate's higher qualification.
5. For Government servant NOC / Cadre clearance should be produced.
6. Candidates who are applying for doctoral program should show the evidence of prospective supervisor's support.

Important dates

• Online portal of Ministry of Human Resource Development will remain active for registration of applications till 3:00 p.m. of 16th September 2016.
• Online portal of Commonwealth Scholarship Commission will remain active for registration of applications through EAS till 15th November 2016.
• Name of shortlisted candidates for the interview will be published on around 20th October 2016.
• Interview will be held between 16th November 2016 to 8th December 2016 tentatively.