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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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Date not announced PhD

Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child (SJSGC)

University Grants Commission, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India

Stipend
Rs 31,000 per month for the first two years as Junior Research Fellow and Rs 35,000 per month thereafter as Senior Research Fellow. Contingency of Rs 10,000 per annum for the first two years and Rs 20,500 per annum thereafter in humanities and social sciences, and Rs 12,000 rising to Rs 25,000 per annum in science, engineering and technology.
Duration
Five years, effective from 1 April of the selection year or the actual date of joining, whichever is later
Where
The candidate's own recognised university, college or institute in India
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Closed on 21 Jul 2026 PhD

ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship

Indian Council of Social Science Research, Ministry of Education, Government of India

Stipend
Rs 20,000 per month plus a contingency grant of Rs 20,000 per annum for the full term fellowship. A short term fellowship pays the equivalent of six months. A standalone contingency grant of Rs 62,500 is also offered as a one time consolidated payment.
Duration
Two years for the full term fellowship, awarded initially for one year and renewable. Six months for the short term fellowship, or until thesis submission, whichever is earlier.
Where
The applicant's own university or research institute in India
Last date
21 Jul 2026
Details Apply
Date not announced PhDPostgraduate

CSIR-UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Human Resource Development Group, in association with the University Grants Commission

Stipend
Rs 37,000 per month as Junior Research Fellow for the first two years and Rs 42,000 per month as Senior Research Fellow thereafter, plus an annual contingency grant of Rs 20,000 and house rent allowance where hostel accommodation is not provided
Duration
Up to five years in total, comprising up to two years as JRF followed by three to five years as SRF
Where
Universities, national laboratories and recognised research institutions across India
Details Apply
Date not announced PhD

Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF)

Ministry of Education, Government of India

Stipend
Rs 70,000 per month in years one and two, Rs 75,000 per month in year three and Rs 80,000 per month in years four and five, plus a research grant of Rs 2 lakh per year up to Rs 10 lakh over five years
Duration
Five years
Where
PMRF granting institutes across India, including the IISc, IITs, NITs, IISERs and centrally funded IIITs
Details Apply
Date not announced PhDPostgraduate

Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students (PMS-SC)

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

Amount
Full reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees including tuition fee, plus an annual academic allowance: Group 1 Rs 13,500 (hostellers) / Rs 7,000 (day scholars); Group 2 Rs 9,500 / Rs 6,500; Group 3 Rs 6,000 / Rs 3,000; Group 4 Rs 4,000 / Rs 2,500. Ten percent extra allowance for Divyang students.
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