Setubandha Scholar Scheme

 

Setubandha Scholar Scheme –

 

🔷 Introduction

The Setubandha Scholar Scheme is a scholarship scheme launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

It is aimed at helping students from underprivileged and marginalized communities pursue higher education.

🔷 Objective

To bridge the gap (Setubandhan means ‘building a bridge’) between opportunities and the socio-economically disadvantaged sections.
To promote inclusive education and ensure that meritorious students do not drop out due to financial constraints.

🔷 Key Features

Feature	Details
Launched by	University Grants Commission (UGC)
Target Group	SC, ST, OBC, Minority, EWS, and other backward groups
Level of Study	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral levels
Type of Support	Financial assistance for tuition, books, hostel, etc.
Mode of Application	Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Selection Basis	Merit-cum-means and category-wise reservation
Monitoring Agency	UGC and Ministry of Education

🔷 Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizen

Belongs to SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS
Must be enrolled in a recognized institution
Family income not exceeding a specified limit (e.g., ₹2.5 – ₹4 lakh per annum)
Must maintain academic performance

🔷 Financial Benefits

Monthly stipend for maintenance

Tuition fee reimbursement
Contingency grant
Book and stationery allowance
Hostel allowance (if applicable)

🔷 Application Process

1. Register on National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

2. Fill application form and upload documents:

   • Income certificate

   • Caste certificate

   • Bonafide certificate

   • Bank details

3. Final submission and verification by institution.

🔷 Important Points

Helps reduce dropouts among marginalized groups.

Encourages enrollment in higher education.
Promotes equality in access to education.

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📘 Setubandha Scholar Scheme – MCQs

✅ Most Expected MCQs

1. What is the primary objective of the Setubandha Scholar Scheme?
   A. To fund research abroad
   B. To provide financial assistance to underprivileged students
   C. To support private coaching centers
   D. To train teachers in rural areas
   ✅ Answer: B

2. Which body has launched the Setubandha Scholar Scheme?
   A. AICTE
   B. NCERT
   C. UGC
   D. NITI Aayog
   ✅ Answer: C

3. Which of the following categories is not eligible under the scheme?
   A. Scheduled Castes
   B. Scheduled Tribes
   C. Foreign students
   D. Economically Weaker Sections
   ✅ Answer: C

4. Which portal is used for applying under the Setubandha Scholar Scheme?
   A. DigiLocker
   B. MyGov
   C. Swachh Bharat Portal
   D. National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
   ✅ Answer: D

5. Setubandha is a Sanskrit word. What does it literally mean?
   A. Opening a path
   B. Destroying obstacles
   C. Building a bridge
   D. Distributing rewards
   ✅ Answer: C

6. The scheme is primarily targeted towards students pursuing:
   A. Foreign internships
   B. Secondary education
   C. Higher education (UG/PG)
   D. Primary education only
   ✅ Answer: C

7. Which of the following is not a benefit provided under the scheme?
   A. Hostel fee support
   B. Foreign travel allowance
   C. Book allowance
   D. Maintenance stipend
   ✅ Answer: B

8. The selection of candidates under this scheme is based on:
   A. Lottery system
   B. Political recommendation
   C. Merit-cum-means
   D. First-come, first-serve
   ✅ Answer: C