Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF) is one of India’s most prestigious doctoral fellowships. It is designed to attract the best talent into research programs in premier institutions like IITs, IISc, and other top institutes.
The goal is to encourage high-quality research in science and technology.
🎯 Eligibility
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Students admitted to PhD programs in eligible institutions
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Strong academic record
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High performance in GATE or equivalent exams (depending on admission route)
💰 Fellowship Amount
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₹70,000 per month (1st year)
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₹75,000 per month (2nd year)
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₹80,000 per month (3rd–5th year)
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Research grant of ₹2 lakh per year
📝 Selection Process
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Application through institute nomination
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Evaluation of research proposal
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Academic performance review
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Expert committee selection
No separate written PMRF scholarship exam.
Opening Date: 15-Mar-2026 11:31 PM
Closing Date: 15-Mar-2026 11:31 PM
Syllabus Required
❌ No separate PMRF exam.
Preparation required for:
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GATE or national-level entrance exams
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Strong subject specialization
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Research proposal development
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
- Total Questions:
- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
- Read the question carefully.
- Select the best answer from the provided options.
- Ensure you have a stable Internet connection.
- After selecting your answer, click on the "Submit" button.