OBJECTIVE  
   
The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity to SC/ST candidates to undertake postdoctoral research in Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences at Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges as indicated below:
 Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under Section 2(f) and 12 (B) of UGC Act.
 Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC.
 Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central / State Government.
 Institutes of National Importance.