Apply For Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Offered By IIMs; Registration Deadline March 27

The fellowship, as per an official statement, is a two-year blended program consisting of classroom sessions at IIMs and a unique opportunity to promote skill planning and development in district economies.

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and nine Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have jointly invited applications for the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF). Students can apply online for the fellowship till March 27 at the official site, iimb.ac.in/mgnf. The fellowship, as per an official statement, is a two-year blended program consisting of classroom sessions at IIMs and a unique opportunity to promote skill planning and development in district economies. Should be a citizen of India Age between 21 and 30 years Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university Preferred work experience of 0-3 years Mandatory proficiency in the official state language for district immersion The Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship 2021-23 has been announced in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Jammu, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, IIM Nagpur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur and IIM Visakhapatnam. IIM Bangalore will manage the common admission process. A statement issued in this regard said: “It is a unique opportunity for young, dynamic individuals to combine classroom sessions at IIM with engagement in the district economies to promote skill development and skill planning.” “Launched last year, the implementation of the programme has been a great success and has garnered appreciation from various stakeholders,” it added.