 In the final year it is awarded on the basis of merit in the M.A/ M.Sc./ M.Com./ MLIS Previous/ 1st & 2nd semester examination.The scholarship is granted from the date of admission to the course up to the last date of the examination, subject to a maximum period of 12 calendar months.There are four scholarships in each Department/Research Centre awarded for research leading to the award of Ph.D./M.Phil.