Gandhi Fellowship

What is Gandhi Fellowship?

Established In	2008
States Covered	12
Fellows	500+
Programs	3

Started in the year 2008 by the Kaivalya Education Foundation, the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF Fellowship) is a 2-year, residential and professional program that is aimed at developing the leadership skills of young professionals. The primary responsibility of the fellows is to identify, assess, and find solutions to the issues pertaining to the education sector thus contributing to nation-building. Through this program, the fellows will partner with the headmasters and principals of various schools to improve the learning outcomes.

“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

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Gandhi Fellowship 2023

The application process for Gandhi Fellowship 2021-23 has already started and here are the important notifications you must know:

Particulars	Date
Application Opens	September
Last Date of Application for Gandhi Fellowship 2023	31st March 2023
Fellowship Starts	July 1st 2023
Conclusion Date for Fellowship	July 2025

Features of the Fellowship

The fellows are trained in the school, district level, and state-level leadership programs to bring significant changes in society. 

• In the ‘School Leadership Development Program’, 5 fellows will get to work in 25 schools across various districts.
• Under the ‘District Transformation Program’, the Gandhi fellows will work at the grass-root level to bring significant changes in the aspirational districts. They will be required to work on issues like female literacy, enrollments, attendance in schools, student learning outcomes, etc. 
• In the ‘State Leadership Program’, the fellows will work with the state governments in transforming the education sector by improving teacher efficiency. 
• The MGNF 2021-23 will be hosted across the nation in more than 660 districts. It is collectively organised by 9 IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Jammu, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, IIM Nagpur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur and IIM Visakhapatnam; whereas IIM Bangalore manages the collective admission process.

Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship is funded by renowned organizations like the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the Government of India (GoI) and implemented in collaboration with State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs).

The curriculum of Gandhi Fellowship

The curriculum of the Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship is designed to improve the competencies and skills of the fellows through 14 processes which are:

• Field Support
• Classroom immersion
• Leadership Curriculum
• Community Immersion
• Monthly Workshops and Seminars
• Boot Campus
• Kaun Banega The New Millionaire
• Debriefs
• Wellness Management
• Private Dream Articulation
• Monthly Meetings
• Learning Journey
• Vipassana 

Eligibility Criteria

Following are the key eligibility requirements you need to fulfill in order to apply for Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship:

• The applicants must hold a graduation or a postgraduation degree from a recognized university in any discipline. 
• The candidate should be below the age of 26.
• Applicants should have an exceptional academic record. 

The selection process of the program is holistic. After scrutinizing the application forms, the shortlisted candidates will be called for a telephonic interview. Those who clear the first round will be called for the final interview. 

Benefits of Gandhi Fellowship

Here are some of the key takeaways of Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship-

• Gandhi Fellows are awarded the total stipend of 14,000 INR per month along with a mobile allowance of 600 INR per month.
• It is a one-of-a-kind scheme that offers skill development in various economies.
• It is a perfect blend of a 2-year classroom program as well as mentorship of the candidates.
• In order to achieve better growth in their career, the scheme equips applicants with diverse opportunities at the institution.

Grants Provided Under Gandhi Fellowship

Given below is a detailed break up of the grants provided under the program.

• A Gandhi fellow is entitled to a grant of Rs. 14,000 per month and a fixed mobile allowance of Rs. 600 per month.
• Half of the total grant amount is retained as an interest-free reserve amount while the other half(Rs 7000) is paid on a monthly basis. 
• After the completion of 23 months, the cumulative reserve amount is paid.
• The fellowship also covers the costs of transportation, housing, and other facilities.

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How to Apply for Gandhi Fellowship?

Here is a step by step guide on how to apply for the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship program and the necessary pre-requisites to complete the application process. 

• Visit the official website of the fellowship program.
• Click on Apply Now.
• Create your ID and password.
• Log in to the portal and enter all the necessary information like educational qualifications, extracurricular activities, and achievements.
• Submit the application.

Steps to Fill Online Application Form  

Mentioned below are the various steps you should follow in order to fill the online application form for the Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship correctly. 

• Step 1: Go to the official website page of the Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship.
• Step 2: Fill the online application form completely with all necessary details.
• Step 3: If the candidate applying for the fellowship is selected and accepted in step 1, then he/ she will be given access to move on to the next step.
• Step 4: The total time for the review process will be around five to ten days. The student shall be notified via email. 

Selection Process 

The application of the candidate will be screened and scrutinized thoroughly. This will be done based on several criteria. Only if the candidate is shortlisted, will he/she be called for an interview. The review process will take a total time of five to ten days. Whether the candidate is selected or not, he/ she will be intimate via email. 

Gandhi Fellowship Interview Questions

Firstly, the applicant has to appear for a written test for the Gandhi Fellowship. This written test is constituted of four sections, i.e. General Awareness, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability and Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary.

Here are some of the most commonly asked interview questions for the Gandhi Fellowship:

• An introduction about yourself, your educational and professional background.
• Why do you want to pursue this Gandhi Fellowship?
• What motivates you to work in the social sector?
• What are your key achievements and failure moments? How did they shape you as a person?
• What are the key factors in your life that encouraged you to pursue this fellowship in the social sector?
• Why will you be an ideal fellow for the Gandhi fellowship?
• What role does it play in transforming education in India?

Partners of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship 

Mentioned below are the partners of the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship. 

• Government Partners: Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan, State Government of Rajasthan and the Surat Municipal Corporation
• Technical Partners: Harvard Graduate Schools of Education, Educational Initiatives
• Funded By: Piramal Foundation, UNICEF, USAID, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Michael and Susan Deli Foundation
• Other Tie-Ups: IIM Ahmedabad, Harvard University, Jodo Gyan, Ashoka India, Echoing Green

Gandhi Fellowship Placements

Selected Fellows will also receive job placement support from the Gandhi Scholarship’s placement cell. During the programme, fellows will be required to develop the following six skills:

• Excellence in Self-Awareness
• Collaborative Projects
• Articulation of Values Articulation of Private Dreams
• Without authority, you can exert influence.

Gandhi Fellowship Salary/Stipend

The following perks are available to selected Fellows:

• For the length of the programme, a monthly stipend of INR 14,000 is provided.
• Fellows will also receive INR 600 per month for other expenses such as mobile phones, shared laptops, and motorcycles, as well as water, electricity, rent, and cook services.
• Selected Fellows will also receive job placement support from the Gandhi Scholarship’s placement cell.

• During the programme, fellows will be required to develop the following six skills:
• Excellence in Self-Awareness
• Collaborative Projects
• Articulation of Values Articulation of Private Dreams
• Without authority, you can exert influence.

Contact Details 

If you have any queries you can reach the administration at [email protected]. You can even call at +91 9069143140

Address: A 56 Panscheel Enclave, Near Soami Nagar, Bus Stop, New Delhi – 110017. You can reach them by telephone – 011 26493385.

North India: Nilima Sil 
Telephone Number: +91 8826898865/ 8800827862
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South India: Steffi Xavier 
Telephone Number: +91 9916780378 
[email protected]

West India: Abhishek Mishra 
Telephone Number: +91 8000018345
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East India: Abhijit Das
Telephone Number: +91 9800634910 
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