Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship 2021 Stipend Rs 50,000

IIM Bangalore, in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development, Government of India, has released the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship 2021 or MGNF 2021 notification for the academic year 2021-2023. Besides, any bachelor degree is eligible for the MGNF fellowship program. However, Those Candidates who are interested and eligible can join this program can apply online at MGNF Website.

Eligibility Criteria

• Should be a citizen of India

• Age between 21-30 years at the time of application

• At least a graduate in any discipline (Engineering, Law, Medicine, Social Sciences, etc.) from a recognized university or a post-graduate from a recognized university. 

• Three years of work experience after secondary schooling in the social/non-profit sector with an interest in working in rural areas is preferred. However, individuals with no work experience and a strong motivation to work in this area may apply. 

• Should be able to express proficiency in the local language of the state that they will work in.

• Written Entrance Test:

  MGNF exam is a closed book written exam that will be conducted in capital cities of all major states and UTs. The name and location of the test centre will be indicated in the Admit Card for candidates who have applied for the program. The medium of instruction will be English. There will be 100 multiple choice-type questions consisting of four sections:

  • General Awareness (GA): This section is designed to check your awareness of the world around us.
  • Quantitative Ability (QA):  This section will check for your ability to perform numerical and mathematical calculations at the class 10th level.
  • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): This section  tests your decision making ability when not all information is fully available.
  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): This section  tests your ability to comprehend complex conceptual ideas and apply them.

  Exam will be held on the 3rd week of April 2021. Candidates must report to the examination venue at least 60 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the exam.

  Marking/grading scheme for MGNF written exam: There will be a negative grading, candidates are requested to read the exam instructions thoroughly.

  Admit cards will be available from 1st week of April, 2021. Please note, Admit cards will not be mailed to candidates. Candidates have to login to the application poral through the registration credentials to download the admit card.If you are unable to view your Admit Card after logging in, contact the MGNF Helpdesk: helpdesk@mgnf.gmail.com

  Personal Interview:

  A personal interaction comprising of an interview, a case analysis and a language proficiency test to judge the candidate’s fit, motivation and knowledge of local language. These interviews will be conducted in the state capitals.

  Important Dates:

  Registration opens	13th February 2021
  Registration closes	27th March 2021
  Admit Card	1st week of April 2021
  Test date	3rd week of April 2021
  Result declaration	Last week of April 2021
  Personal Interview	2nd to 4th week of May 2021

  
  

Apply link : https://www.iimb.ac.in/mgnf