Name of the Scheme:

Junior Research Fellowship in Science, Humanities and Social Sciences

Objective of Scheme:

To provide Financial assistance to NET/JRF-qualified candidates to undertake advanced studies and research leading to M. Phil. / Ph. D. Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences including Languages and Sciences.

Eligibility:

Candidates who have qualified in NET-JRF or the UGC-CSIR joint test. However, the registration for the M.Phil/PhD is made by the Universities/Institutions/Colleges within stipulated period of two years from the date of declaration of result or date of issue of award letter/date of joining the fellowship.

Slots:

11750

Tenure:

5 years or submission of thesis whichever is earlier

Financial Assistance:

Fellowship:
JRF
@Rs. 37,000/-pm for 2 years

SRF
@Rs. 42,000/- pm for remaining period

Contingency A (for Humanities & Social Sciences)
Rs. 10,000/- pa for JRF
Rs. 20,500/- pa for SRF

Contingency B (for Science scholars)
Rs. 12,000/- pa for JRF
Rs. 25,000/- pa for SRF

Remark:

National Testing agency https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/