Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)
Ministry of Education (via IITs/IISc nodal) • Central Govt
- PhD
- Amount
- ₹70,000 · One-time
- Benefit
- Rs 70,000-80,000/month plus Rs 2 lakh/yr research grant (5 years)
- Minimum marks
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- Maximum family income
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- Entrance exam required
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- Renewable
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- Applications open
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- Applications close
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About
Scholarship/scheme from Ministry of Education (via IITs/IISc nodal). twice a year selection cycles (Dec 2026 and May 2027 tentative).
Eligibility
Direct entry: top-CGPA (8.0+) final-year/graduates of IISc/IIT/NIT/IISER etc. or GATE 650+/JRF rank; lateral entry for PhD students with CGPA 8.5+. Applicants must be nominated by a PMRF host institute.
Source ↗Verified on 3 Nov 2026