Home · Scholarships · UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship
UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship
RESEARCHUniversity Grants Commission
Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is NET held twice yearly (Jun + Dec). Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.
The single most-tested PhD funding gateway in India. JRF for 2 years then auto-converts to SRF for 3 more. Stipend has been revised upward periodically.
- Amount
- ₹37,000/month for 2 years + ₹42,000/month for next 3 years + HRA + contingency.
- Level
- Postgraduate, PhD / Research
- State
- National (all India)
- Usual window
- NET held twice yearly (Jun + Dec)
- Requires exam
- UGC NET
Apply directly
Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to University Grants Commission.
Open official portal ↗Eligibility
Cleared UGC NET-JRF in current/recent attempt. PG degree in qualifying subject with 55% (50% reserved). Indian citizen. Age limit varies.
Questions
- Who is eligible for UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship?
- Cleared UGC NET-JRF in current/recent attempt. PG degree in qualifying subject with 55% (50% reserved). Indian citizen. Age limit varies.
- How much does UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship pay?
- ₹37,000/month for 2 years + ₹42,000/month for next 3 years + HRA + contingency.
- How do I apply for UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship?
- Apply on the awarding body's official portal: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/ — Shishya does not collect applications. Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is NET held twice yearly (Jun + Dec). Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.
Relevant for these exams
Related scholarships
INSPIRE-SHE
Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India · Undergraduate, Postgraduate
ICMR Junior Research Fellowship
Indian Council of Medical Research · Postgraduate, PhD / Research
CCRT Junior + Senior Fellowships (Performing/Visual Arts)
Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, Ministry of Culture · Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD / Research
CSIR-UGC JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)
CSIR · Postgraduate, PhD / Research
Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship India
Qualcomm India · Postgraduate, PhD / Research
ICMR MTech BME Fellowship
ICMR · Postgraduate
Not sure if you qualify?
Run the Match Wizard. 5 quick questions, no signup, and you'll see which scholarships you actually qualify for ranked by relevance.
Open Match Wizard →