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Scholarships open to Indian students, from school to doctoral level. Filter by study level, state and category, and check the income limit before applying.

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ICHR Junior and Senior Research Fellowship

Ministry of Education

Stipend
Junior Research Fellowship at approximately Rs 31,000 per month and Senior Research Fellowship at approximately Rs 35,000 per month, plus contingency and HRA as applicable.
Duration
Up to 2 years, extendable based on research progress
Where
India (at the fellow's research institution/archives)
Last date
18 Sep 2026
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AICTE National Doctoral Fellowship

Ministry of Education

Stipend
Junior Research Fellowship rate for the first two years and Senior Research Fellowship rate thereafter, as per UGC norms, plus contingency grant and HRA.
Duration
Up to 5 years, covering the full PhD duration
Where
India (at an AICTE-approved technical institution)
Last date
18 Sep 2026
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SERB-POWER Fellowship

Ministry Of Science And Technology

Stipend
Research grant up to Rs 60 lakh (Level I) or Rs 30 lakh (Level II) over the project duration, covering research expenses, equipment and manpower costs, in addition to the researcher's regular institutional salary.
Duration
3 years
Where
India (at the researcher's host institution)
Last date
18 Sep 2026
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Women Scientist Scheme (WOS) – DST

Ministry Of Science And Technology

Stipend
Fellowship amount varies by category and qualification: approximately Rs 31,000-58,000 per month for WOS-A (research), with additional contingency grant and HRA as applicable.
Duration
Up to 3 years depending on the specific component (WOS-A/B/C)
Where
India (at a host research institution)
Last date
18 Sep 2026
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National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities (UGC)

Ministry of Education

Stipend
Junior Research Fellowship rate for the first two years and Senior Research Fellowship rate thereafter, plus contingency grant, HRA and additional disability-related allowances (reader, escort assistance).
Duration
Up to 5 years, covering the M.Phil/PhD duration
Where
India (at the enrolling university/institution)
Last date
18 Sep 2026
Details Apply
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National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students

Ministry Of Tribal Affairs

Stipend
Junior Research Fellowship rate for the first two years and Senior Research Fellowship rate thereafter (as per UGC norms), plus contingency grant, HRA and reader/escort assistance for candidates with disability.
Duration
Up to 5 years, covering the M.Phil/PhD duration
Where
India (at the enrolling university/institution)
Last date
18 Sep 2026
Details Apply
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Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students

Ministry Of Minority Affairs

Stipend
Junior Research Fellowship rate for the first two years and Senior Research Fellowship rate thereafter, as per UGC norms, plus contingency grant and HRA.
Duration
Up to 5 years (2 years JRF + 3 years SRF), covering the full M.Phil/PhD duration
Where
India (at the enrolling university/institution)
Last date
18 Sep 2026
Details Apply
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Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC)

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Amount
Maintenance allowance ranging Rs 230-1,200 per month depending on course and hostel status, plus course fee reimbursement up to the notified ceiling.
Last date
18 Sep 2026
Details Apply
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National Overseas Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/EBC Students

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Amount
Full tuition fee, maintenance allowance (varies by country), and other allowances including visa fees, air passage, and equipment allowance, subject to the notified overall ceiling per scholar.
Last date
18 Sep 2026
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INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)

Ministry Of Science And Technology

Amount
Rs 80,000 per annum, comprising Rs 60,000 scholarship and Rs 20,000 summer research mentorship grant, for up to 5 years of the undergraduate/integrated programme.
Last date
18 Sep 2026
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