Fellowship for the Post-Graduate Students in Various Faculties Various Faculties of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University

The main objective of this scheme is to encourage bright and talented students to pursue postgraduate (Master’s and Ph.D.) education in agriculture and allied sciences, thereby addressing the shortage of trained personnel for teaching, research, and extension activities within the University.

A student is eligible to apply for the fellowship only if they are a fresh applicant enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program at SDAU, have secured a first-class or equivalent OGPA in previous qualifying examinations from a State Agricultural University in Gujarat, and meet all other criteria as specified by the University.

The fellowship provides financial assistance in the form of ₹5,000/- per month, which is granted to both Master's and Ph.D. students throughout the approved duration of their academic program.

The fellowship is granted for a period of two years for students enrolled in a Master's degree program and for three years for those pursuing a Ph.D. degree, subject to satisfactory academic performance and adherence to university guidelines.

Candidates are selected based on merit by a University-appointed committee comprising the Director of Research and Dean of PG Studies, Deans of various faculties, Director of Student Welfare, and the Registrar, following a thorough evaluation of academic records and eligibility.

No, students who are already in service or employment at the time of application are not eligible to receive this fellowship, as the scheme is intended exclusively for fresh and full-time postgraduate students.

No, the scheme strictly prohibits students from availing any other government-sponsored fellowship or scholarship simultaneously, and any such dual benefit will result in disqualification and cancellation of the fellowship.

To retain the fellowship in subsequent years, the student must maintain a minimum OGPA of 7.5, must not secure any failing or incomplete grades, and must submit a positive progress report duly endorsed by their Major Guide and approved by the Principal.

If a student fails a subject (receives an "F" or "I" grade), drops a course without formal withdrawal, or is subjected to any form of disciplinary action, including the use of unfair means, the fellowship will be immediately terminated.

The fellowship amount will be disbursed monthly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the bank account of the beneficiary student, which must be linked with their Aadhar number to ensure secure and timely payment.

The University officially announces the availability of fellowships through a notification issued by the Registrar, typically by the 30th of November each year.

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their completed fellowship application forms to the University Registrar no later than the 31st of December each academic year.

No, only those students who have completed their undergraduate or postgraduate degrees from State Agricultural Universities within Gujarat are eligible to apply for the fellowship under this scheme.

The fellowship will be cancelled if the student engages in academic misconduct, receives grades below the minimum required standards, fails to comply with university rules, or voluntarily leaves the course incomplete without official withdrawal.

Students seeking further clarification or assistance regarding the fellowship scheme should directly contact the office of the University Registrar or refer to the official SDAU website for updated notifications and guidelines.