This page lists 4 fellowships for MBA and management students for the 2026-27 session (3 central government, 1 university and institute), among them VTU Jnana Yaana Doctoral Fellowship, AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF) Scheme and ICAR Junior Research Fellowship and Senior Research Fellowship for Ph.D. (ICAR-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.)) through the AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) examination. Each scheme's page gives the amount, who can apply and how, from the scheme's own official notice, and says when it was last checked.
Every scheme on this page 4
| Scheme | Who can apply | Amount | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTU Jnana Yaana Doctoral FellowshipVisvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi | Full-time PhD scholars at VTU's own research centres, in selected fields | Rs. 25,000 a month | Running |
| AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF) SchemeAll India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | Full-time PhD scholars in AICTE-approved institutes, under 30, no earlier ADF or NET-JRF | Rs. 37,000-42,000 a month | 10 Apr 2026 Closed |
| ICAR Junior Research Fellowship and Senior Research Fellowship for Ph.D. (ICAR-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.)) through the AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) examinationIndian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; entrance test conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) | Indian nationals or domiciled persons with an eligible Master's degree; age 20 or more | Rs. 37,000-42,000 a month | 7 Jun 2026 Closed |
| ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship (Full-Term, Short-Term and Contingency Grant schemes)Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education | Full-time Indian PhD scholars in social sciences with 55% in PG and UGC NET | Rs. 20,000 a month | 4 Aug 2026 Closed |
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This directory has 4 fellowships (3 central government, 1 university and institute) for the 2026-27 session, each written from its official page. New schemes are added as their notices come out.
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