BCWD Ph.D. Fellowship, Karnataka 2026

Scholarship/scheme from Backward Classes Welfare Department Karnataka. Application Deadline: 15th February 2026.

To be eligible, an applicant must:- be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Karnataka not exceeding 35 years of age belong to the OBC list notified by the central/state have secured a minimum of 55% marks in the Master's be pursuing full-time Ph.D. studies in the statutory universities/affiliated institutions of Karnataka be registered for Ph.D studies under research mentorship in universities/authorised institutions have an annual family income not exceeding ₹4,50,000 (Category I) or ₹3,50,000 (other) not receive other fundings Note:- The registration must be within 2 years before the date of application for tuition/fellowship, and the student must be engaged in first year Ph.D studies from the date of application. Only 2 male students from a single family are eligible; females are exempt from this restriction.