Scheme of Developing High Quality Research (SHODH)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Universities and higher education,Scholarships and student finance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The "Scheme of Developing High Quality Research (SHODH)" was launched by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to maximum students in the state of Gujarat to encourage them to pursue high-quality research.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat. 1. The applicant should be a student. 1. The applicant should be a registered Ph.D. scholar in a recognized university of Gujarat. 1. The applicant should be pursuing full-time, regular research.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
> Registration Process: - Visit the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="official website" nis:value=https://shodh.guj.nic.in/ nis:enabled=true/> to apply for the scheme.- Read the SHODH Guidelines and Government Resolution before applying. - Click Login → select Registration (for new users). - Choose the application year, fill all required fields, and click Register. - Registration details cannot be changed later, so enter carefully. - Password will be sent to your registered mobile number. Confirm it to complete registration. - Change your password immediately after registration using the “Change Password” option. > Login Process: - Go to the homepage and select Login. - Select Application Year. - Enter registered email ID, new password, and captcha. - Click Login to proceed. > Filling User & Academic Details: - Open User Details → fill all personal details including ration card information. - Enter ration card number and your member ID only (not family member IDs). - Provide Bank Details and ensure Aadhaar is linked to your account via NPCI. - Open Academic Details → fill Ph.D. stream, sub-stream, thesis title (in English fonts), research lab, and guide details. > Uploading Documents: - Upload all required documents clearly (Aadhaar, Bonafide Certificate, SSC Certificate/Marksheet, Research Proposal, PPT, Self-declaration form, etc.). - Proposal and PPT must include signatures of Guide and HOD (stamp on first page). - Self-declaration must be signed by Guide, HOD, and Nodal Officer before uploading. Application Lock & Submission: - After filling details, click Application Lock → check “Print Preview”. - Correct errors (if any) before final lock. Once locked, no changes are allowed. - Print the application form. - Submit your form along with original documents to your University SHODH Nodal Officer for verification. Application Status: - Track your application using the Student Status tab on the portal. - If the status shows “Pending”, contact your University Nodal Officer. - Nodal Officers can unlock your form for corrections only if status is pending. <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="**User Manual****: English**" nis:value=https://shodh.guj.nic.in/Noticeboard/How%20to%20apply-%20updated_12-02-2025.pdf nis:enabled=true/>
Required Documents
- - Aadhaar Card.
- - Bonafide Certificate.
- - SSC Certificate/Marksheet.
- - Research Proposal.
- - Proposal and PPT (must include signatures of Guide and HOD (stamp on first page).
- - Self-declaration Form (must be signed by Guide, HOD, and Nodal Officer before uploading).
FAQs
What happens if I need to make changes to my registration details after completing the initial registration process?
Registration details cannot be changed once submitted, so it is crucial to enter all information carefully during the initial registration process.
How much financial assistance will I receive monthly and what is the total amount over the entire duration?
You will receive ₹15,000/- per month as stipend for 2 years, plus ₹20,000/- per annum as contingency expense, totaling ₹4,00,000/- per scholar.
What specific residential requirement must I meet to be eligible for this financial assistance program?
The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat to qualify for this scheme.
Is it mandatory for me to be enrolled as a Doctor of Philosophy scholar at a specific type of educational institution?
The applicant should be a registered Ph.D. scholar in a recognized university of Gujarat.
What type of research commitment is required and can I pursue this alongside other full-time employment or studies?
The applicant should be pursuing full-time, regular research as part of the eligibility requirements.
Which documents require signatures and stamps from my academic supervisors before I can upload them to the portal?
Proposal and Presentation must include signatures of Guide and Head of Department with stamp on first page, while Self-declaration must be signed by Guide, Head of Department, and Nodal Officer.
How do I access the application portal and what preliminary steps should I complete before starting my application?
Visit the official website and read the SHODH Guidelines and Government Resolution before applying, then click Login and select Registration for new users.
What banking requirement must be fulfilled to ensure smooth processing of my financial assistance payments?
Provide Bank Details and ensure Aadhaar is linked to your account via National Payments Corporation of India for seamless benefit transfer.
What information about my ration card should I provide and whose member identification should I include?
Enter ration card number and your member identification only, not family member identification numbers.
Can I modify my application details after using the final submission feature and what precautions should I take?
After clicking Application Lock, no changes are allowed, so check Print Preview and correct errors before final lock.
Where should I submit my physical documents after completing the online application process successfully?
Submit your form along with original documents to your University SHODH Nodal Officer for verification.
What should I do if my application tracking shows a particular status and how can I resolve potential issues?
Track your application using the Student Status tab, and if status shows Pending, contact your University Nodal Officer.
What security measures should I implement immediately after receiving my login credentials through mobile verification?
Password will be sent to your registered mobile number, and you should change your password immediately after registration using the Change Password option.
What academic information must I provide about my research project and who should be included in the details?
Fill Ph.D. stream, sub-stream, thesis title in English fonts, research lab, and guide details in the Academic Details section.