Govt Scholarships

The National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is inviting applications for the grant of Scholarships to to those pursuing MA / M.Sc. in Mathematics from the academic year 2011-12. NBHM was established by the Government of India under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). Govt. of India. The NHBM also offers financial assistance to research projects and to doctoral and postdoctoral scholars through different advertisements. Following are details of NBHM Scholarships for MA/ M.Sc. in Mathematics:

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates should have completed B. A. / B. Sc. in first class. Those appeared final year exams also can apply. Candidates who studied / appeared final year exams of B.Sc. (honours) degree with at least second class marks also can appear. Those completed three years of an integrated M. Sc. with first class marks also can apply. Students with M.Sc. (Part-I) or in the fifth year of a 5 year integrated M.Sc. course are also eligible to apply for NBHM scholarships. Candidates age should be below 23 years as on 1st January 2011.

The Scholarship amount is Rs. 6,000/- (Rs. six thousand only) per month. Students who are in M.Sc. (Part-I) or in the 5th year of a 5 year Integrated M.Sc. course will get the scholarship for one year. Candidates should enroll in an recognized institute to be eligible to avail these scholarships.

Selection Procedure: Candidates will be selected based on a written test followed by interview of short listed candidates. The written test will be held on 24th September 2011 across the country. The question paper will consist of questions from the areas of Algebra, Analysis and Geometry. Duration of the test is two and half hours and involve questions with short answers. Old / Previous question papers of NBHM are available on http://www.nbhm.dae.gov.in.

How to Apply: Candidates can obtain application format from the above website. Filled in forms should be sent along with a passport size photograph and a self-addressed envelope to the appropriate person for the Zone in which the candidate is going to appear for the written test. Details of Zone addresses are available on the website. Application forms should be super scribed as ‘NBHM M.A. / M. Sc. Scholarships’.

Last date for the receipt of filled in applications is 1st August 2011. For more details, contact at concerned Zonal head address.

1. ICAR fellowships: Indian Council of Agricultural Research offer Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ST candidates. There will be 240 scholarships per year. SC/ST candidates pursuing Undergraduate degree programs in Agricultural Universities (State Agricultural Universities, Allahabad Agricultural Institute Deemed University, Central Agricultural University, Central Universities having Agriculture faculty and ICAR Institute based Deemed to be Universities) are eligible for these fellowships. Selected candidates will get an amount of Rs. 300/- pm + Rs. 750/- annual grant for the entire duration of the program. Complete details of ICAR fellowships available on www.icar.org.in

2. ICAR Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) for pursuing Master’s degree: There are 475 fellowships under this scheme. Students studying Masters Degree in Agricultural Universities are eligible. Selected students will get an amount of Rs. 8640/- per month + Contingency grant of Rs. 6000/- per year. Veterinary Students will get Rs. 12000/- per month + Contingency grant of Rs. 6000/- per year.

3. ICAR Senior Research Fellowships (SRF) for pursuing Ph. D. degree: There will be 202 Fellowships under this program. Students pursuing Ph.D. courses in Agricultural Universities can apply for these fellowships. They will get an amount of Rs. 12000/- pm for 1st and 2nd year of the course and Rs. 14000/- pm for 3rd year along with Contingency grant of Rs. 10000/- per year. Those pursuing research in Veterinary Science will get Rs. 14000/- pm for 1st and 2nd year of the program and Rs. 15000/- pm for 3rd year along with Contingency grant of Rs. 10000/- per year.

4. Merit cum Means (MCM) Scholarships: ICAR also offer MCM scholarships for students pursuing Undergraduate degree programs and having Parents Annual Income below Rs. 1 Lakh. They must be studying in Agricultural Universities. They will get an amount of Rs. 500/- pm for the duration of the entire program.

5. National Talent Scholarships (NTS): These are also for UG programs in Agriculture and allied subjects. Those studying Undergraduate degree program in Agricultural Universities and not located in the domicile State of the student are eligible. Candidates should have been selected through ICAR/ VCI All India Entrance Examination for admission to UG programs. Selected candidates will get Rs. 1000/- per month for the duration of the program.

6. Internships for Veterinary students: These is a internship facility for veterinary students. Candidates pursuing B.V.Sc and AH and equivalent degree program in Agricultural Universities are eligible for these internships. Selected candidates will get Rs. 400/- per month for 6 months along with a travel grant of Rs. 200/- for the duration of internship.