Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship 2021-23 For Graduates Apply Online: The skills development ministry has launched the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) program nationwide in partnership with nine Indian Institutes of Management across India. The Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship 2021-23 has been rolled out nationally in more than 660 districts across India.

The program has been launched under the World Bank loan assisted program SANKALP. Check eligibility criteria, selection process, benefits, Important dates, and how to apply online for Mahatma Gandhi national fellowship?

Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship 2021-23: Highlights

Name Of Fellowship	Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship
Name Of Organization	Ministry Of Skill Development & IIMs
Session	2021-23
Duration	2 years
Hosted By	9 IIMs Of India
MGNF Stipend	Rs 50,000 per month for the first year and Rs 60,000 per month for the second year
Eligibility Criteria	Graduation
Application Mode	Online
Registration Started On	13 February 2021
Last date to apply	27 March 2021
Status	Released
Official Site	www.iimb.ac.in/mgnf

What is Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF)?

The Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) is an opportunity for young, dynamic individuals to contribute to enhancing skill development and promote economic development.

The program is being hosted by nine IIMs (IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Jammu, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, IIM Nagpur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur, and IIM Visakhapatnam) separately, with IIM Bangalore managing the common admission process.

The two-year Fellowship seeks to combine classroom sessions (Academic Module) host IIMs with an intensive field immersion at the district level (District Immersion) to create credible plans and identify barriers in raising employment, economic output, and promote livelihoods in rural areas.

MGNF is a Certificate Program in Public Policy and Management offered by IIMs. It has been designed at the initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India (GoI), and implemented in collaboration with State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs).

What’s in it for you:

• The fellowship is a unique opportunity to promote skill development in district economies.
• The two-year blended program combines classroom sessions at host IIMs with the mentorship of Fellows while in the district.
• It provides an opportunity to engage with schemes and institutions at the district level to strengthen institutions and improve skill development, link markets and create growth.

Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Stipend

On joining the program, the candidate will receive a stipend of Rs. 50,000 per month during Year 1 of the program. On completing the requirements of Year 1, the candidate will receive a stipend of Rs. 60,000 per month during Year 2 of the program.

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MGNF Programme Structure

Academic Module

The on-campus academic modules will offer applied and conceptual understanding of key ideas around management, development economics, skills, and integrated exposure to improve the Fellow’s ability to plan and link different activities to understand the development process.

With each Academic Module containing 10 working days, the entire duration of the Academic Module is 40 class-room days. The academic content in the MGNF will rely on classroom teaching, projects, case discussions, and classic, closed-book exams.

Key Learning Areas	Session Proportion
Management Methods in Public Policy	35%
Public Policy and Economic Development	17%
Soft Skills to negotiate Public Administration	31%
Skills and Livelihoods	18%

Workshops

The series of integrative workshops form an important learning component of the program. In each workshop, the Fellows will present specific details about the district where they have been assigned.

IIMB Support and Mentoring

Each Fellow will be assigned a Mentoring Team (MT) that will guide, coach and ideate with the Fellow to provide an ecosystem of support. The MT will be the first point of contact for the Fellow as he/she engages with difficulties, constraints, successes, etc.

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MGNF 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.
• Ability to express proficiency in the official language used in the state government.

Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Selection Process

MGNF 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 center 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.

The 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

• The scoring scheme for Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) is as follows:
• Each correct answer is awarded 3 marks.
• An incorrect answer fetches -1.
• MGNF entrance exam is for 2 Hours.
• No marks are given or deducted for unattempted questions.
•  There will be a negative grading, candidates are requested to read the exam instructions thoroughly.

MGNF Admit cards will be available from the 1st week of April 2021. Please note, Admit cards will not be mailed to candidates. Candidates have to log in to the application portal 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

MGNF Personal Interview

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

MGNF Question Paper PDF

Here we have attached Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Question Papers PDF. You can download these files by clicking on the links given below:

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Benefits Of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship

• The fellowship is a unique opportunity to promote skill development in district economies.
• The two-year blended program combines classroom sessions at host IIMs with the mentorship of Fellows while in the district.
• It provides an opportunity to engage with schemes and institutions at the district level to strengthen institutions and improve skill development, link markets and create growth.
• On joining the program, the candidate will receive a stipend of Rs. 50,000 per month during Year 1 of the program. On completing the requirements of Year 1, the candidate will receive a stipend of Rs. 60,000 per month during Year 2 of the program.

MGNF Important Dates

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

How to Apply for Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship?

Candidates can follow these steps to apply online for Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship 2021-23:

1. Visit the official website of MGNF i.e www.iimb.ac.in/mgnf
2. Register yourself by filling in your name, mobile number, email id, and date of birth.
3. Verify your OTP to complete your regitration.
4. Now login to the site using your mobile number and date of birth.
5. Enter your personal details.
6. Upload required documents.
7. Pay the online application fee.
8. Submit your online application. 
9. Take a printout of your MGNF application form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many Fellows are being recruited for MGNF 2021-23?
Ans. – 660+ Fellows may be recruited for the second cohort of MGNF.

Q. How much stipend will I receive as an MGN Fellow?
Ans. – On joining the program, the Fellow will receive a stipend of Rs. 50,000 per month during Year 1 of the program. Only on completing the requirements of Year 1, the Fellow will receive a stipend of Rs. 60,000 per month during Year 2 of the program.

Q. Can I apply if I am a final year student (2021 pass out)? This course commences by July 2021 and I graduate in June 2021. Am I eligible to apply?
Ans. – No, you are not eligible to apply since you have to submit your graduation mark sheet at the time of submitting the application.

Q. How much is the application fee?
Ans. – The application fee is INR 500 + GST.

Q. What are the application dates for the Fellowship?
Ans. – Applications to MGNF 2021-23 are currently open. The application window closes on March 27, 2021.