Prime Minister Research Fellowship 2026
Prime Minister Research Fellowship 2026
The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, invites applications for the Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) from students holding B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., or integrated M.Tech/M.Sc. degrees. It aims to promote technical research and attract talented students to pursue doctoral programs at leading institutions in India. Selected candidates will gain admission to Ph.D. programs at IISc, IISERs, IITs, and Central Universities, along with a fellowship of up to ₹80,000 per month and additional benefits
Documents Required
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must apply for a PhD programme at one of the PMRF-granting institutes either through the direct entry channel or the lateral entry channel. For Direct Entry Channel The applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria:- Have completed or been pursuing the final year of 4- (or 5) year undergraduate or 5-year integrated M.Tech or 5-year integrated M.Sc. or 2-year M.Sc. or 5-year undergraduate-postgraduate dual degree programs in Science and Technology streams from IISc/IITs/NITs/IISERs/IIEST and centrally funded universities with a CGPA/CPI of at least 8.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent, OR Have completed or been pursuing the final year of 4- (or 5) year undergraduate or 5-year integrated M.Tech or 5-year integrated M.Sc. or 2-year M.Sc. or 5-year undergraduate-postgraduate dual degree programs in Science and Technology streams from any other (not covered in the first point) Institute/University recognized in India with a CGPA/CPI of at least 8.0 (on a 10-point scale) or equivalent apart from a minimum score of 650 in the respective GATE subject, OR Have qualified GATE and be pursuing or have completed M.Tech./MS by Research at one of the PMRF-granting institutions, having a minimum CGPA or CPI of 8.0 (on a 10-point scale) at the end of the first semester with a minimum of four courses For Lateral Entry Channel The applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria - Be pursuing a Ph.D. in one of the PMRF-granting institutions and have completed at most 12 months in the PhD programme (if they have joined the programme with a Master's degree), OR Have completed at most 24 months in the PhD programme (if they have joined the programme with a Bachelor's degree) Have completed at least four courses in the PhD programme, each of which should be a full-semester course Have obtained an aggregate CGPA of 8.5 (out of 10) or higher
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List of Benefits
The students selected for the fellowship will receive: Year 1 - ₹70,000 per month Year 2 - ₹70,000 per month Year 3 - ₹75,000 per month Year 4 - ₹80,000 per month Year 5 - ₹80,000 per month Additionally, each fellow will also receive a research grant of ₹2 Lakh per year for up to 5 years to cover academic contingency expenses and for foreign/national travel expenses. The tenure of fellowship will be 4 years for students from integrated courses and 5 years for B.Tech (or equivalent) students. For students selected through the lateral entry channel, the PMRF scholarship and obligations will continue only for the remainder of the student’s stay in the doctoral programme. No retrospective payment will be made.
Important Dates
Application is accepted throughout the year.
Selection Criteria
The selection of the candidates will be made on the basis of metrics specified for each entry type.
Terms and Conditions
Contact Details
Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110 016, INDIA Email ID: [email protected]
How To Apply
Follow the below steps to apply for the program: 1. Visit Our Official Website. 2. Read carefully all the information about the program details. 3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details. 4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account. 5. Once logged in, Click on the "Apply" button. 6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately. 7. Prepare the necessary documents as specified in the application requirements. 8. Upload these documents in the designated sections of the application form. 9. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided. 10. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application. Note: "As a free user," →'You're encouraged to share this valuable information with your friends to access the link properly'.
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The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, invites applications for the Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) from students holding B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., or integrated M.Tech/M.Sc. degrees. It aims to promote technical research and attract talented students to pursue doctoral programs at leading institutions in India. Selected candidates will gain admission to Ph.D. programs at IISc, IISERs, IITs, and Central Universities, along with a fellowship of up to ₹80,000 per month and additional benefits