The Scholarship and Fellowship Management Portal (SFMP), hosted by Canara Bank, is the official platform used by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to manage disbursal and administration of various UGC-funded scholarships and fellowships. It’s where you register, upload documents, track your award status, and get direct benefit transfers into your bank account.
Key Programs Managed on SFMP
The portal supports schemes including:
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Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Postdoctoral Fellowship
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National Fellowship for OBC/SC/ST students (NFST)
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Kothari Fellowship, NET-JRF, Maulana Azad, Rajiv Gandhi, Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child, BSR Fellowships, UGC‑BSR Faculty Fellowship, and various other postdoctoral and faculty fellowships
Who Should Use It?
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Postgraduate and doctoral scholars applying for UGC-funded fellowships
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In‑service faculty or researchers seeking postdoctoral grants under UGC
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SC/ST/OBC scholars receiving national fellowships are required to link Aadhaar and UDID through SFMP
SFMP Portal Benefits
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Centralized Portal: Apply for and track multiple UGC fellowship schemes in one place
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Aadhaar & UDID Seeding: Mandatory for direct financial disbursement under certain fellowships
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Payment Tracking & Grievance handling built-in for transparency
How to Use SFMP
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Visit scholarship.canarabank.in
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Register as a new user or log in via Scholar’s Corner
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Seed Aadhaar and UDID (especially for SC/ST/OBC fellows)
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Upload documents as per fellowship requirements
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Track your application status, stipend disbursals, and FAQs in-app
📄 Documents You’ll Need
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Valid Aadhaar / Passport
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Academic certificates (degrees, mark sheets)
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Fellowship-specific documents (e.g., JRF appointment letter, host institute documents)
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SC/ST/OBC category certificate (if applicable)
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UDID (for disability-awarded fellows)
Common Questions
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Is SFMP the same as UGC’s FRG portal?
→ No. FRG (Fellowship & Research Grants) is for application/selection. SFMP is for disbursal and management -
Do SC/ST/OBC scholars need SFMP accounts?
→ Yes—mandatory for linking Aadhaar & UDID to receive stipends -
Can I track stipend disbursement online?
→ Yes, the portal provides payment tracking and grievance lodging functions