NATURE OF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE UNDER THE SCHEME:  
   
   
The rate of fellowship for JRF and SRF will be at par with the UGC fellowship as amended from time to time. Presently these rates are as follows  
   
Fellowship @ Rs.25,000/- p.m. for initial two years (JRF)
@ Rs.28,000/- p.m. for remaining tenure (SRF)
Contingency for Contingency for Humanities & Social Sciences and Commerce @ Rs.10, 000/- p.a. for initial two years.
@ Rs.20, 500/- p.a. for remaining three years
Contingency for Science @ Rs.12, 000/- p.a. for initial two years
@ Rs.25, 000/- p.a. for remaining three years.
Escorts/Reader Assistance @ Rs.2,000/- p.m. in cases of physically and visually challenged candidates