The Government is giving 1000 Junior Research Fellowships per year for OBC students for taking up advanced studies and research. The total number of slots under NFOBC scheme is 1000 per year.
The selection under NFOBC Scheme is being made on the basis of merit of candidates for UGC-NET-JRF and CSIR-NET-JRF examinations to undertake advance studies and research leading to M.Phil./Ph.D.