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Important Dates for MGNF at IIM Bangalore:

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

Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship

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

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).

MGNF 2021-23 will be rolled out nationally in more than 660 district across India. The program will be hosted by 9 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.

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 mentorship of Fellows while in 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.
Candidates selected from the 2021-23 admissions cycle will be fully funded by MSDE.
- 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.

Eligibility Criteria for MGNF

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.
Should be able to express proficiency in the local language of the state that they will work in.

Certificate of Completion: MGNF is a Certificate Program in Public Policy and Management offered by host IIMs. It has been designed at the initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India (GoI).

How to apply:

The application window for 2021-23 admissions is now open. Application window open till March 27, 2021.

Selection Process for MGNF at IIM Bangalore

Written Entrance Test for MGNF at IIM Bangalore:

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 centre 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.

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: There will be a negative grading, candidates are requested to read the exam instructions thoroughly.

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

Personal Interview for MGNF at IIM Bangalore:

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