UGC NET-JRF Fellowship 2026 — ₹37,000/Month for PhD Research | ugcnetonline.in
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Key Facts
- Scholarship Amount
- ₹37,000/month (Junior, 2 yrs) + ₹42,000/month (Senior, 3 yrs)
- Duration
- 5 years total (2 yrs JRF + 3 yrs SRF)
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years (relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/women)
- Marks Required
- Top 6% of UGC NET qualifiers
- Application Window
- NET exam: June + December (twice yearly)
- Beneficiaries / Year
- 5,000-7,000 fresh JRFs each cycle (June + December)
| Scholarship Amount | ₹37,000/month (Junior, 2 yrs) + ₹42,000/month (Senior, 3 yrs) |
| Duration | 5 years total (2 yrs JRF + 3 yrs SRF) |
| Age Limit | Up to 30 years (relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/women) |
| Marks Required | Top 6% of UGC NET qualifiers |
| Application Window | NET exam: June + December (twice yearly) |
| Selection Process | UGC NET exam (Paper I + Paper II) → top 6% qualify for JRF |
| Beneficiaries / Year | 5,000-7,000 fresh JRFs each cycle (June + December) |
About UGC NET-JRF
UGC NET-JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) is the prestigious fellowship awarded to top-ranked candidates in the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET). Provides ₹37,000/month (Junior) for first 2 years and ₹42,000/month (Senior) for next 3 years for PhD research at recognised universities/institutions in India. Plus ₹50,000-₹1 lakh annual contingency grant for books/equipment/travel. JRF eligibility: Top 6% of NET qualifiers (out of approx 10 lakh candidates appearing twice yearly — June and December). One of India's most competitive academic awards.
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✅ Eligibility
- ✓Master's degree with 55%+ (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD)
- ✓Qualified UGC NET with JRF rank
- ✓Age ≤ 30 years (relaxed for reserved categories)
- ✓Admitted to PhD programme at recognised university/research institution
- ✓Indian citizen
📄 Documents Required
- 📄UGC NET JRF certificate
- 📄Master's degree marksheet (55%+)
- 📄PhD admission/registration letter
- 📄Aadhaar Card
- 📄Bank account (Aadhaar-linked)
- 📄Caste certificate (if applicable)
- 📄Age proof
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