Master of Engineering, Master of Technology, Master of Computer Applications, or Master of Science in relevant disciplines with a valid GATE or NET score or national-level test qualification, and a minimum CGPA of 6.0 or 60% marks for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, or 5.5 CGPA or 55% marks for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, with Bachelor degree holders also eligible for direct Ph.D.
Rs. 46,250 per month for Years 1-2 and Rs. 52,500 per month for Years 3-5 with 16% HRA
Shortlisting based on academic qualifications, research credentials, and experience
Written test and/or interview for shortlisted candidates
The last date to submit applications for Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellowship positions is 31 October 2026.
Full-time Ph.D. scholars receive Rs. 46,250 per month for Years 1–2 and Rs. 52,500 per month for Years 3–5, along with 16% HRA, subject to fund availability.
The Postdoctoral Fellowship pays a consolidated amount of Rs. 1,08,393 per month, which includes HRA, along with Rs. 1,00,000 annual contingency support and Rs. 2.10 lakh travel support.
Master of Engineering, Master of Technology, Master of Computer Applications, or Master of Science in relevant disciplines with a valid GATE or NET score or national-level test qualification, and a minimum CGPA of 6.0 or 60% marks for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, or 5.5 CGPA or 55% marks for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, with Bachelor degree holders also eligible for direct Ph.D.
No fellowship provided under the scheme; candidates must be self-supported or supported by their employer
Doctor of Philosophy degree in a relevant discipline with strong research credentials demonstrated through quality publications or patents.
Must be 40 years of age or below
Consolidated fellowship of Rs. 1,08,393 per month including HRA, plus annual contingency and travel support
Category concessions lower the minimum requirement from 6.0 CGPA / 60% for General/OBC/EWS candidates to 5.5 CGPA / 55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Candidates are shortlisted based on academic qualifications, research credentials, and experience. Only shortlisted candidates are informed via email regarding the test or interview schedule.
