Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) was introduced to support students from minority communities who wish to pursue MPhil and PhD programs in India.
The objective of MANF was to encourage higher education and research among minority students and increase their participation in academic and research careers.
🎯 Eligibility
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Belong to notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi)
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Qualified in UGC NET or equivalent (earlier requirement structure)
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Enrolled in MPhil or PhD program
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Family income within prescribed limit
💰 Fellowship Amount
Similar to UGC JRF:
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₹31,000 per month (first 2 years)
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₹35,000 per month (after promotion to SRF)
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HRA as per institution
📝 Selection Process
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Based on eligibility criteria
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Academic merit
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NET qualification (as applicable)
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Document verification
No separate scholarship exam was conducted.
(Note: The scheme has undergone policy changes in recent years; students should verify current availability.)
Opening Date: 15-Mar-2026 11:32 PM
Closing Date: 15-Mar-2026 11:32 PM
Syllabus Required
❌ No separate MANF exam.
Preparation required for:
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UGC NET (if applicable)
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Subject specialization
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Research proposal
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.