Question 1

What is myScheme?

Accepted Answer

myScheme is an e-Marketplace for Govt. schemes and services. Using myScheme you can find various government schemes, check your eligibility, and apply for the schemes.

Question 2

How myScheme will help common citizens?

Accepted Answer

myScheme will reduce the time and effort of citizens in searching for appropriate government schemes.The easy user interface of myScheme helps common people a lot in discovering and applying for schemes.

Question 3

Can I apply for the schemes through myScheme?

Accepted Answer

For now, the platform shall direct you to the application page of the scheme of your choice.It is envisaged that in the upcoming phases, myScheme shall have the feature to apply for schemes / services from within the platform/ app.

Question 4

How does myScheme work? How do I check for my eligibility through myScheme ?

Question 5

What all information about a particular scheme can I find on myScheme ?

Accepted Answer

myScheme provides details on the eligibility criteria, application process, and benefits being offered under that scheme. myScheme also answers the Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) about the scheme.

Question 6

What are the broad sectors across which the schemes are available in myScheme ?

Accepted Answer

In myScheme, schemes & services are available across a wide range of sectors such as Agriculture, Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Housing & Shelter, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Public Safety, Law & Justice, Science, IT & Communication, Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture, Tax & Revenue, Transport & Infrastructure, Travel & Tourism, Utility & Sanitation.

Question 7

Does the myScheme platform provide multilingual support?

Accepted Answer

Yes, currently the platform content is available in two languages i.e., Hindi & English. Content in other Indian languages will also be provided soon.

Question 8

Does myScheme showcase Central as well as State - specific schemes ?

Accepted Answer

Currently, around 100 Central Government schemes have been onboarded on the platform. State schemes will also be onboarded soon.

Question 9

I could not find a scheme XYZ on the myScheme platform.

Accepted Answer

Currently, around 100 Central Government schemes have been onboarded on the platform. Many more schemes will be added soon. You may leave your suggestion in the feedback sectionfor the same.

Question 10

I found some errors in the content of the schemes.

Accepted Answer

In case of any issue in the content, please refer to the English version and if the issue is found there also please refer to respective Ministry's portal. You may also send email to support-myscheme[at]digitalindia[dot]gov[dot]in

Question 11

I want to explore the schemes under which Legal Assistance is provided to the citizens.Would it be possible through myScheme?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the “Tags” feature of myScheme empowers the citizen to explore the schemes based on the type and the extent of the benefits provided.

Question 12

I want to apply for a specific scheme but I need to know the documents that I am needed to provide to apply.Can I find this information in myScheme?

Accepted Answer

Yes, myScheme provides the complete list of the required documents for all the schemes.

Question 13

Is there a validity to the scheme benefits?

Accepted Answer

The benefits are provided for a period of maximum three years.

Question 14

What would be the mode of payment of the scholarship?

Accepted Answer

The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.

Question 15

What benefits are covered under Project Cost?

Accepted Answer

The Project Cost consists of Fellowship of Principal Investigator (PI), Consumables, Travel, Contingencies, and Minor Equipment but excluding HRA and overheads.

Question 16

Will I be eligible for the scholarship if I fail to get promoted to the next semester?

Accepted Answer

No. The scholarship will be terminated in that case.

Question 17

Can I apply offline for the scholarship?

Accepted Answer

No. You need to visit https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosb/ to apply.

Question 18

Is there any application fee?

Accepted Answer

No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.

Question 19

Which scientific disciplines are covered under this grant?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture, Food and Environmental Challenges (AFE) Strengthening Health Care and Nutrition (HN)
Energy (ER)
Water and Waste Management (WWM)
Engineering and IT Solutions to Societal Issues (EIT) Harnessing Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Question 20

Is it possible to pursue PhD along with a  WOS-B project?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the beneficiary is allowed to do so.

Question 21

I am 24 years in age. Can I apply for the scheme?

Accepted Answer

Women scientists, less than 27 years of age are not eligible.

Question 22

Do I need to complete the application in one sitting?

Accepted Answer

No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.

Question 23

What should be the type and size of the documents to be uploaded?

Accepted Answer

The format should be.pdf. The size of each document should not be greater than 2MB.

Question 24

How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?

Accepted Answer

The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.

Question 25

I have a query regarding the application process. Whom should I contact regarding the same?

Accepted Answer

For further inquiries regarding WOS-B please send email to: wosb-dst@gov.in

Question 26

Do I need to apply as a PI or as a Mentor?

Accepted Answer

The applicant must apply as Principal Investigator. Mentor will not be considered as an  applicant.

Question 27

Is there a deadline for submitting the hard copy of the online application?

Accepted Answer

Hard copy of submitted online application has to reach the department within twenty days from the last date of online submission of proposals including extended period, if any.

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