How much does Maulana Azad National Fellowship pay?

₹31,000-₹35,000/month + HRA + contingency.

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Maulana Azad National Fellowship

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Ministry of Minority Affairs

Not open to new applicants: The Ministry of Minority Affairs discontinued the MANF scheme from 2022-23 onward; fellows already selected continue to the end of their tenure (written reply in the Lok Sabha, PIB, 31 Jul 2024). Source: pib.gov.in ↗

5-year doctoral fellowship for students from notified religious minorities. Stipend matches UGC-NET-JRF rates. Awarded by Ministry of Minority Affairs.

Amount: ₹31,000-₹35,000/month + HRA + contingency.
Level: PhD / Research
State: National (all India)
Usual window: Usually called via UGC/MAEF — check portal
Categories: MIN
Income ceiling: ₹6 lakh / year

Eligibility

5-year MPhil/PhD fellowship for minority students. Cleared NET-JRF or equivalent. Indian citizen of notified minority community.

Questions

Who is eligible for Maulana Azad National Fellowship?: 5-year MPhil/PhD fellowship for minority students. Cleared NET-JRF or equivalent. Indian citizen of notified minority community. Reserved for MIN categories. Family income ceiling ₹6 lakh a year.
How much does Maulana Azad National Fellowship pay?: ₹31,000-₹35,000/month + HRA + contingency.
How do I apply for Maulana Azad National Fellowship?: It no longer takes new applicants. The Ministry of Minority Affairs discontinued the MANF scheme from 2022-23 onward; fellows already selected continue to the end of their tenure (written reply in the Lok Sabha, PIB, 31 Jul 2024).

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