No. F. 22-1/2013-ES.4
Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of Higher Education
ES.4 Section
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COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN – 2014 – U.K.
Last Date: 6th October, 2013 for applying online.
11th October, 2013 for receiving application in the Ministry by
post /by hand.
I. Applications are invited from Indian nationals either on line through
http://mhrd.gov.in/ or on plain paper in the FORMAT GIVEN BELOW for nominations
from India for the award of Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom tenable
from September/ October 2014 for higher studies/research/specialized training in the
subjects mentioned below in the United Kingdom. Up to Sixty five (65) nominations are
to be sent to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection to be made
by them. Out of these not more than twenty six (26) are for doctoral studies.
II. ELIGIBILITY
The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 11.10.2013 and fulfill the
minimum qualifications as per Para (IV) below.
III. LEVEL OF COURSE
These scholarships will be awarded for studies leading to either: -
(1) SIX MONTHS OF CLINICAL TRAINING (For MBBS, BDS,MS, MD degree
holders only who have qualified as MBBS and BDS between 1st October, 2004 and 30th
September, 2009.
1. Cancer Research 2. Cardiology 3. Gynecology 4. Medicine 5. Dentistry 6.
Orthopedics 7. Neurology and 8. ENT.
*From 1st October 2010, all international medical graduates, including those on
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships, who apply for registration with the GMC
will be required to score 7.0 or above in every band of the academic IELTS test.
Applicants in medicine and dentistry whose programme requires them to practice
clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from Patents, can
be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Councilor the General Dental Council (Current conditions for registration can be obtained from
the GMC and GDC Website:www.gmc-uk.org and www.gdc-uk.org).
(2) (i) ONE YEAR TAUGHT MASTER’S COURSES OR EQUIVALENT
DEGREE, (ii) DOCTORAL DEGREE OF UPTO THREE YEARS DURATION
(A) ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY:
1. Electronics/Electrical 2. Environmental Studies 3. Remote Sensing Technology
4. Communication Engineering 5. Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering 6.
Robotics 7. Computer Applications/Computer Science 8. Aerospace Engg./Aeronautics 9.
Civil Engineering 10. Material Science 11. Mining Engineering and 12. Marine Engg.
(B) SCIENCE (PURE AND APPLIED)
1. Mathematics 2. Molecular Biology 3. Physics and 4. Chemistry (including
Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry).
(C) AGRICULTURE
1. Agronomy & Forestry.
(D) HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
1. History 2. Sociology 3. **Management Studies 4. Economics 5. Philosophy
6.Psychology 7. Law 8. English (Literature/Linguistics) and 9. Political Science with
International Relations
(IV) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium :-
FOR MASTER’S DEGREE
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Bachelor’s Degree by
October, 2014 in the subject field concerned (indicated above) securing 60% or above
marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in Medical,
Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group. Candidate should give one
page academic justification for pursuing the course in U.K.
**Candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate study in Business and/or
Management should before applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship, have taken the
Graduate Management Admission Test (Princeton Test). Enquiries to: G.M.A.T.
Educational Testing Services, Box 966 – R, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Candidates forawards in Economics and related subjects should be aware that a number of departments
may require them, before admission, to pass the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of
which details may be obtained from Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing
Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541,
U.S.A.
Applicants for level of course at ‘1’ in Para III above whose programme requires
them to practice clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples
from patients, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General
Medical Council or the General Dental Council. Information about current conditions for
registration can be obtained from: -
“The General Medical Council,
Overseas Registration Division,
178 – 202 Great Portland Street,
London WIN 6JE, or,
The General Dental Council,
37 Wimpole Street,
London WIM 8DQ”
Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to provide
evidence that they have sufficient competence in English to practice Medicine or
Dentistry in the United Kingdom. Nominated candidates will be required to take the
IELTS, for which they may contact local British Council Office. An IELTS test will
only be considered valid if taken after 1st October 2013 and before 6th March 2014.
(B) FOR Ph.D. DEGREE:-
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Master’s Degree by October
2014 in the concerned subject fields (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in
Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in the relevant subjects in
Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group.
V. VALUE OF AWARD
Each scholarship provides: -
(A) Student concessionary or other approved airfare to the United Kingdom and
return on expiry of the Scholarship (the cost of journey made before final award
confirmation will not normally be reimbursed nor can fares be paid for a scholar’s
dependents).
(B) Approved tuition and examination fees.
(C) A personal maintenance allowance at the rate of £917 per month (£1,134 permonth for those studying at institutions in the London Metropolitan area)
(D) A grant towards the expenses of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where
applicable.
(E) An initial arrival allowance, incorporating in initial clothing grant for scholars
from tropical countries.
(F) A grant for expenses for approved travel within the United Kingdom or overseas.
(G) A grant towards fieldwork costs for those Scholars undertaking doctoral studies
for whom a case has been made for fieldwork outside the United Kingdom. This shall
not normally exceed one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location.
(H) A paid mid-term fare to their home country for Scholars on three years doctoral
awards. Scholars for whom fieldwork fares are provided to their home country shall not
be entitled to a mid-term fare home, nor Scholars who have claimed (or intend to claim)
spouse or child allowances for more than 12 months during their award.
(I) For Scholars selected by the Commission for awards exceeding 18 months, a
spouse allowance of £ 220 per month is payable provided that the Scholar and spouse are
residing together at the same address in the United Kingdom. It is not paid when spouse
is also in receipt of an award. For Scholars accompanied by their spouse and children, a
child allowance is payable at the rate of £138 per month for the first child and £108 per
month for the second and third child under the age of 16, provided they are residing with
their parents. The Commission’s spouse and family allowances represent only a
contribution towards the cost of family maintenance in the UK and Scholars should
expect and be able to supplement these allowances to support family members who
choose to come to the UK. Irrespective of the length of the award, a Scholar who is
widowed divorced or a lone parent will receive an allowance in respect of the first
accompanying children and child allowances for the second and third accompanying
children.
VI LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
For those applying by post, applications on plain paper (as per format given below)
alongwith the required documents (attested copies of all certificates/degrees/diplomas
have to be attached) should reach Under Secretary (ES), Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, ES.4
Section, West Block-1, Wing-6, 2nd Floor, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110 066 by 11th
October 2013. (Tele. No. 26172491 and 26172492.
The last date for applying online is 6th October, 2013. However, hard copy of application
alongwith supporting documents should reach the above-mentioned address by 11th
October 2013 either by post or by hand.VII GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :
1. A candidate may apply for only one subject of his/her choice.
2. As a condition of award, the Commission or a host institution in Britain may also
require a candidate to take particular English Tests and/or training in English.
3. The final selection of the nominated candidates rests with the Commonwealth
Scholarship Commission in U.K.
4. Nomination of a candidate by Government of India does not guarantee final
selection or placement. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission will make its own
selection out of overall nominees recommended by all the participating countries in the
programme.
5. Mere fulfillment of minimum requirements as laid down in the advertisement
does not qualify a candidate for interview. Interview letters are sent only to a limited
number of candidates after their applications are examined by the Committee of Experts.
6. Application must be accompanied by attested copies of certificates regarding date
of birth, diplomas, degrees, mark sheets in respect of all the examination passed
alongwith experience certificate of Employment (if any) and one copy of recently taken
passport size photograph with signature (to be pasted on application form). Self attested
certificates will not be accepted.
7. Applicants who have already been registered for Ph.D or completed/ about to
complete Ph.D will not be considered.
8. Candidates who have already been abroad for studies/training/specialization either
on scholarships or on their own, for a period exceeding six months are eligible to apply if
they have been in India for at least two consecutive years after returning from abroad as
on 11.10.2013. Applications of candidates who are already abroad will not be
considered.
9. In case of candidates qualifying from Universities, where grades are awarded, the
candidates are required to furnish exact percentage of marks and indicate the conversion
formula.
10. Candidates will be expected to have some knowledge of India and of the donor
country.
11. Candidates who are employed must apply through their employers. Candidates
belonging to the All India Services should send their applications through their Cadre
Controlling Authority. No Objection Certificate from Employer should invariably be
submitted on or before the time of interview. Otherwise candidates will not be allowed toappear for interview and no TA will be given.
12. It is very important that applicants who are in employment to which they wish to
return after completion of their studies in UK should have an assurance from their
Organisation that if their nomination is successful, they will be granted sufficient leave of
absence. In general, a candidate undertaking research for a Ph.D. can be expected to need
36 months study in the United Kingdom even though in the first instance, the award will
only be offered for one or two years.
13. While indicating the period of past experience and stay abroad, candidates should
mention the specific dates.
14. As these scholarships are offered by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in
UK the applications should be submitted in English only.
15. Applications in subject-fields other than those specified in the advertisement will
not be considered.
16. Candidates who do not possess the essential qualification need not apply.
17. Candidates must furnish a clear and precise programme of study/research
(minimum 500 words) justifying that their study/research can be carried out in the United
Kingdom. Candidates are advised to describe their plan for study/research proposals
carefully as these will be a primary condition in selection both PG/Ph.D course.
18 Incomplete applications and applications received after the stipulated date will not
be considered and no correspondence will be entertained.
19. Documents submitted along with the application will not be returned. Hence,
candidates are advised to send only attested copies of the certificates.
20. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL BE A DISQUALIFICATION.
21. In case no interview letter is received by an applicant by 15th November, 2013, it
may be presumed that he/she has not been short listed by the Selection Committee. No
correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
22. THE DECISION OF SELECTION COMMITTEE SHALL BE FINAL. NO
REPRESENTATION IN THIS REGARD WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
23. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE
WWW.MHRD.GOV.IN APPLICATION FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM
THE SITE OR CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED ON LINE. IN CASE OF ONLINE
SUBMISSION, THE CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT THE HARD COPY OF
APPLICATION MENTIONING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER RECEIVED
ONLINE AND THE PHOTOGRAPH, ATTESTED COPIES OF CERTIFICATESMENTIONED IN PARA 6 ABOVE BY 11th October 2013, OTHERWISE IT WILL
NOT BE CONSIDERED.
24. NO APPLICATION FORMS IS BEING SUPPLIED BY THIS MINISTRY.
IMPORTANT:
Awards are tenable at any UK institution of higher education with whom the
commission has a part-funding agreement; a list of these institutions can be found
at: http://bit.ly/cscuk-uk-universities.
Candidates are expected to state up to three preferred institutions(s) on the
application form, but the final decision on host institution will be made by the
Commission. Candidates are advised to submit independent applications directly to
their preferred institutions at the same time as applying for this Scholarship.
Where formal offers of admission have been obtained, these should be included with
the application.
All candidates applying for Doctoral Study must provide the commission with
evidence of support from a prospective supervisor at atleast one of their chosen
Institutions at the time of application. So, if such support letter is not submitted at
the time of interview, he/she will not be allowed to appear before the interview and
no TA will be given.
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FORMAT OF APPLICATION
1. Name of the Scholarship Scheme: Commonwealth Scholarship/
Fellowship Plan 2014
2. Country for which applying: United Kingdom
3. Level of Course:
4. Subject (indicate one of the subjects given in the advertisement):
5. i Name of the candidate Sh./Smt./Km.
(in Block letters)ii Full mailing address with Pin Code and
Telephone Number, if any
iii Full name of Father/Mother/Guardian
iv E- Mail Address:
6. i Sex : Male Female
ii Marital status:
iii Nationality:
7. i. Date of birth:
Y Y M M D D
ii Age as on 11.10.2013:
iii State to which the candidate belongs:
8. Academic record starting from High School/Higher Secondary (Attested Copies
of certificates to be attached)
Name of the
University/
Board/ Institute
Examinatio
n(s) passed
Date
of
passin
g
Division/
Class
with
position,
if any,
Maximum
marks and
marks
secured for
the entire
degree
Percentage
of marks
obtained and
position if
any, (No
rounding
off)
Subjects
taken
9. Have you cleared IELTS/TOEFL/GMAT ? If so, give score
(a) IELTS (b) TOEFL (c) GMAT
10. Details of
Professional/Practical Training :
Research Experience:
No. of papers published:
Previous Employment (Period, Designation, Employer):
11. (a) Are you employed ? Yes No(b) In case you are employed then give the nature of the present
employment with name and date of appointment/designation
and the name and address of the employer :
12. Have you been abroad? If so give full particulars of
I Country/Countries visited:
II Period of stay (give details):
III Date, Month and Year of return to India:
IV Purpose of visit:
13. Name and address of three persons who are familiar with your work (Two of them
who taught you in an area of study relevant to course and the third may be your employer
or a person with whom you have worked professionally):
14. Proposed programme of study/research/training specifying details on a separate
sheet
15. I The work at present engaged in:
II Preferred institutions in UK (Three)
III What factors led you to choose to above institutions
IV Future plans/proposals after the study/research/training and its prospectus
V What are the benefits to your home country
VI Reference letter from three referees who are qualified to comment on your
ability to benefit from the proposed course of study(Attested copies only).
16. Have you been received any offer letter for joining research/admission, if yes, you
must attach supporting documents:
17. Have you received any academic awards/credential such as Gold Medal, National
Awards etc. if yes, mention the name of award and attach the supporting documents:
ENCLOSURES TO BE ATTACHED : (DULY ATTESTED)
Proof of age.
Educational Qualification
University/College Transcript
No Objection Certificate from Employer (in case of employed persons)
Programme of study/research/academic justification.
18. DECLARATION
I certify that foregoing information is correct and complete to the best of my
knowledge and nothing has been concealed/distorted. I understand that if at any time I am
found to have concealed/distorted any material information, my selection shall be liable
to summary termination without notice and compensation.Place :
Date : Signature of the Candidate
Online Registration
Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of Higher Education
ES.4 Section
********
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN – 2014 – U.K.
Last Date: 6th October, 2013 for applying online.
11th October, 2013 for receiving application in the Ministry by
post /by hand.
I. Applications are invited from Indian nationals either on line through
http://mhrd.gov.in/ or on plain paper in the FORMAT GIVEN BELOW for nominations
from India for the award of Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom tenable
from September/ October 2014 for higher studies/research/specialized training in the
subjects mentioned below in the United Kingdom. Up to Sixty five (65) nominations are
to be sent to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection to be made
by them. Out of these not more than twenty six (26) are for doctoral studies.
II. ELIGIBILITY
The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 11.10.2013 and fulfill the
minimum qualifications as per Para (IV) below.
III. LEVEL OF COURSE
These scholarships will be awarded for studies leading to either: -
(1) SIX MONTHS OF CLINICAL TRAINING (For MBBS, BDS,MS, MD degree
holders only who have qualified as MBBS and BDS between 1st October, 2004 and 30th
September, 2009.
1. Cancer Research 2. Cardiology 3. Gynecology 4. Medicine 5. Dentistry 6.
Orthopedics 7. Neurology and 8. ENT.
*From 1st October 2010, all international medical graduates, including those on
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships, who apply for registration with the GMC
will be required to score 7.0 or above in every band of the academic IELTS test.
Applicants in medicine and dentistry whose programme requires them to practice
clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from Patents, can
be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Councilor the General Dental Council (Current conditions for registration can be obtained from
the GMC and GDC Website:www.gmc-uk.org and www.gdc-uk.org).
(2) (i) ONE YEAR TAUGHT MASTER’S COURSES OR EQUIVALENT
DEGREE, (ii) DOCTORAL DEGREE OF UPTO THREE YEARS DURATION
(A) ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY:
1. Electronics/Electrical 2. Environmental Studies 3. Remote Sensing Technology
4. Communication Engineering 5. Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering 6.
Robotics 7. Computer Applications/Computer Science 8. Aerospace Engg./Aeronautics 9.
Civil Engineering 10. Material Science 11. Mining Engineering and 12. Marine Engg.
(B) SCIENCE (PURE AND APPLIED)
1. Mathematics 2. Molecular Biology 3. Physics and 4. Chemistry (including
Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry).
(C) AGRICULTURE
1. Agronomy & Forestry.
(D) HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
1. History 2. Sociology 3. **Management Studies 4. Economics 5. Philosophy
6.Psychology 7. Law 8. English (Literature/Linguistics) and 9. Political Science with
International Relations
(IV) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium :-
FOR MASTER’S DEGREE
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Bachelor’s Degree by
October, 2014 in the subject field concerned (indicated above) securing 60% or above
marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in Medical,
Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group. Candidate should give one
page academic justification for pursuing the course in U.K.
**Candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate study in Business and/or
Management should before applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship, have taken the
Graduate Management Admission Test (Princeton Test). Enquiries to: G.M.A.T.
Educational Testing Services, Box 966 – R, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Candidates forawards in Economics and related subjects should be aware that a number of departments
may require them, before admission, to pass the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of
which details may be obtained from Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing
Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541,
U.S.A.
Applicants for level of course at ‘1’ in Para III above whose programme requires
them to practice clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples
from patients, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General
Medical Council or the General Dental Council. Information about current conditions for
registration can be obtained from: -
“The General Medical Council,
Overseas Registration Division,
178 – 202 Great Portland Street,
London WIN 6JE, or,
The General Dental Council,
37 Wimpole Street,
London WIM 8DQ”
Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to provide
evidence that they have sufficient competence in English to practice Medicine or
Dentistry in the United Kingdom. Nominated candidates will be required to take the
IELTS, for which they may contact local British Council Office. An IELTS test will
only be considered valid if taken after 1st October 2013 and before 6th March 2014.
(B) FOR Ph.D. DEGREE:-
One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Master’s Degree by October
2014 in the concerned subject fields (indicated above) securing 60% or above marks in
Humanities and Social Science group and 65% or above marks in the relevant subjects in
Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group.
V. VALUE OF AWARD
Each scholarship provides: -
(A) Student concessionary or other approved airfare to the United Kingdom and
return on expiry of the Scholarship (the cost of journey made before final award
confirmation will not normally be reimbursed nor can fares be paid for a scholar’s
dependents).
(B) Approved tuition and examination fees.
(C) A personal maintenance allowance at the rate of £917 per month (£1,134 permonth for those studying at institutions in the London Metropolitan area)
(D) A grant towards the expenses of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where
applicable.
(E) An initial arrival allowance, incorporating in initial clothing grant for scholars
from tropical countries.
(F) A grant for expenses for approved travel within the United Kingdom or overseas.
(G) A grant towards fieldwork costs for those Scholars undertaking doctoral studies
for whom a case has been made for fieldwork outside the United Kingdom. This shall
not normally exceed one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location.
(H) A paid mid-term fare to their home country for Scholars on three years doctoral
awards. Scholars for whom fieldwork fares are provided to their home country shall not
be entitled to a mid-term fare home, nor Scholars who have claimed (or intend to claim)
spouse or child allowances for more than 12 months during their award.
(I) For Scholars selected by the Commission for awards exceeding 18 months, a
spouse allowance of £ 220 per month is payable provided that the Scholar and spouse are
residing together at the same address in the United Kingdom. It is not paid when spouse
is also in receipt of an award. For Scholars accompanied by their spouse and children, a
child allowance is payable at the rate of £138 per month for the first child and £108 per
month for the second and third child under the age of 16, provided they are residing with
their parents. The Commission’s spouse and family allowances represent only a
contribution towards the cost of family maintenance in the UK and Scholars should
expect and be able to supplement these allowances to support family members who
choose to come to the UK. Irrespective of the length of the award, a Scholar who is
widowed divorced or a lone parent will receive an allowance in respect of the first
accompanying children and child allowances for the second and third accompanying
children.
VI LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
For those applying by post, applications on plain paper (as per format given below)
alongwith the required documents (attested copies of all certificates/degrees/diplomas
have to be attached) should reach Under Secretary (ES), Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, ES.4
Section, West Block-1, Wing-6, 2nd Floor, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110 066 by 11th
October 2013. (Tele. No. 26172491 and 26172492.
The last date for applying online is 6th October, 2013. However, hard copy of application
alongwith supporting documents should reach the above-mentioned address by 11th
October 2013 either by post or by hand.VII GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :
1. A candidate may apply for only one subject of his/her choice.
2. As a condition of award, the Commission or a host institution in Britain may also
require a candidate to take particular English Tests and/or training in English.
3. The final selection of the nominated candidates rests with the Commonwealth
Scholarship Commission in U.K.
4. Nomination of a candidate by Government of India does not guarantee final
selection or placement. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission will make its own
selection out of overall nominees recommended by all the participating countries in the
programme.
5. Mere fulfillment of minimum requirements as laid down in the advertisement
does not qualify a candidate for interview. Interview letters are sent only to a limited
number of candidates after their applications are examined by the Committee of Experts.
6. Application must be accompanied by attested copies of certificates regarding date
of birth, diplomas, degrees, mark sheets in respect of all the examination passed
alongwith experience certificate of Employment (if any) and one copy of recently taken
passport size photograph with signature (to be pasted on application form). Self attested
certificates will not be accepted.
7. Applicants who have already been registered for Ph.D or completed/ about to
complete Ph.D will not be considered.
8. Candidates who have already been abroad for studies/training/specialization either
on scholarships or on their own, for a period exceeding six months are eligible to apply if
they have been in India for at least two consecutive years after returning from abroad as
on 11.10.2013. Applications of candidates who are already abroad will not be
considered.
9. In case of candidates qualifying from Universities, where grades are awarded, the
candidates are required to furnish exact percentage of marks and indicate the conversion
formula.
10. Candidates will be expected to have some knowledge of India and of the donor
country.
11. Candidates who are employed must apply through their employers. Candidates
belonging to the All India Services should send their applications through their Cadre
Controlling Authority. No Objection Certificate from Employer should invariably be
submitted on or before the time of interview. Otherwise candidates will not be allowed toappear for interview and no TA will be given.
12. It is very important that applicants who are in employment to which they wish to
return after completion of their studies in UK should have an assurance from their
Organisation that if their nomination is successful, they will be granted sufficient leave of
absence. In general, a candidate undertaking research for a Ph.D. can be expected to need
36 months study in the United Kingdom even though in the first instance, the award will
only be offered for one or two years.
13. While indicating the period of past experience and stay abroad, candidates should
mention the specific dates.
14. As these scholarships are offered by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in
UK the applications should be submitted in English only.
15. Applications in subject-fields other than those specified in the advertisement will
not be considered.
16. Candidates who do not possess the essential qualification need not apply.
17. Candidates must furnish a clear and precise programme of study/research
(minimum 500 words) justifying that their study/research can be carried out in the United
Kingdom. Candidates are advised to describe their plan for study/research proposals
carefully as these will be a primary condition in selection both PG/Ph.D course.
18 Incomplete applications and applications received after the stipulated date will not
be considered and no correspondence will be entertained.
19. Documents submitted along with the application will not be returned. Hence,
candidates are advised to send only attested copies of the certificates.
20. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL BE A DISQUALIFICATION.
21. In case no interview letter is received by an applicant by 15th November, 2013, it
may be presumed that he/she has not been short listed by the Selection Committee. No
correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
22. THE DECISION OF SELECTION COMMITTEE SHALL BE FINAL. NO
REPRESENTATION IN THIS REGARD WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
23. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE
WWW.MHRD.GOV.IN APPLICATION FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM
THE SITE OR CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED ON LINE. IN CASE OF ONLINE
SUBMISSION, THE CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT THE HARD COPY OF
APPLICATION MENTIONING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER RECEIVED
ONLINE AND THE PHOTOGRAPH, ATTESTED COPIES OF CERTIFICATESMENTIONED IN PARA 6 ABOVE BY 11th October 2013, OTHERWISE IT WILL
NOT BE CONSIDERED.
24. NO APPLICATION FORMS IS BEING SUPPLIED BY THIS MINISTRY.
IMPORTANT:
Awards are tenable at any UK institution of higher education with whom the
commission has a part-funding agreement; a list of these institutions can be found
at: http://bit.ly/cscuk-uk-universities.
Candidates are expected to state up to three preferred institutions(s) on the
application form, but the final decision on host institution will be made by the
Commission. Candidates are advised to submit independent applications directly to
their preferred institutions at the same time as applying for this Scholarship.
Where formal offers of admission have been obtained, these should be included with
the application.
All candidates applying for Doctoral Study must provide the commission with
evidence of support from a prospective supervisor at atleast one of their chosen
Institutions at the time of application. So, if such support letter is not submitted at
the time of interview, he/she will not be allowed to appear before the interview and
no TA will be given.
********************
FORMAT OF APPLICATION
1. Name of the Scholarship Scheme: Commonwealth Scholarship/
Fellowship Plan 2014
2. Country for which applying: United Kingdom
3. Level of Course:
4. Subject (indicate one of the subjects given in the advertisement):
5. i Name of the candidate Sh./Smt./Km.
(in Block letters)ii Full mailing address with Pin Code and
Telephone Number, if any
iii Full name of Father/Mother/Guardian
iv E- Mail Address:
6. i Sex : Male Female
ii Marital status:
iii Nationality:
7. i. Date of birth:
Y Y M M D D
ii Age as on 11.10.2013:
iii State to which the candidate belongs:
8. Academic record starting from High School/Higher Secondary (Attested Copies
of certificates to be attached)
Name of the
University/
Board/ Institute
Examinatio
n(s) passed
Date
of
passin
g
Division/
Class
with
position,
if any,
Maximum
marks and
marks
secured for
the entire
degree
Percentage
of marks
obtained and
position if
any, (No
rounding
off)
Subjects
taken
9. Have you cleared IELTS/TOEFL/GMAT ? If so, give score
(a) IELTS (b) TOEFL (c) GMAT
10. Details of
Professional/Practical Training :
Research Experience:
No. of papers published:
Previous Employment (Period, Designation, Employer):
11. (a) Are you employed ? Yes No(b) In case you are employed then give the nature of the present
employment with name and date of appointment/designation
and the name and address of the employer :
12. Have you been abroad? If so give full particulars of
I Country/Countries visited:
II Period of stay (give details):
III Date, Month and Year of return to India:
IV Purpose of visit:
13. Name and address of three persons who are familiar with your work (Two of them
who taught you in an area of study relevant to course and the third may be your employer
or a person with whom you have worked professionally):
14. Proposed programme of study/research/training specifying details on a separate
sheet
15. I The work at present engaged in:
II Preferred institutions in UK (Three)
III What factors led you to choose to above institutions
IV Future plans/proposals after the study/research/training and its prospectus
V What are the benefits to your home country
VI Reference letter from three referees who are qualified to comment on your
ability to benefit from the proposed course of study(Attested copies only).
16. Have you been received any offer letter for joining research/admission, if yes, you
must attach supporting documents:
17. Have you received any academic awards/credential such as Gold Medal, National
Awards etc. if yes, mention the name of award and attach the supporting documents:
ENCLOSURES TO BE ATTACHED : (DULY ATTESTED)
Proof of age.
Educational Qualification
University/College Transcript
No Objection Certificate from Employer (in case of employed persons)
Programme of study/research/academic justification.
18. DECLARATION
I certify that foregoing information is correct and complete to the best of my
knowledge and nothing has been concealed/distorted. I understand that if at any time I am
found to have concealed/distorted any material information, my selection shall be liable
to summary termination without notice and compensation.Place :
Date : Signature of the Candidate
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