Central University of Karnataka (CU Karnataka) has announced the opening of fresh applications for the IndiaAI Fellowship Programme for Academic Year 2026-27. This fellowship invites eligible full-time Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Integrated Dual Degree (IDD), and PhD students to apply online for financial support and research opportunities under the IndiaAI Mission.
Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official IndiaAI Fellowship Portal at https://fellowship.indiaai.gov.in/ by the last date of 30 November 2026. After successful online submission, students are required to submit a hard copy of the application form along with all supporting documents to the Scholarship Section at CU Karnataka, duly forwarded and endorsed by the concerned Head of the Department (HoD).
Who is this for
This fellowship is open to full-time students pursuing:
- Undergraduate, Bachelor’s (Honours with Research), or Integrated Dual Degree (final year or final year semesters)
- Postgraduate, Master’s or PG diploma programs (full time)
- Full-time PhD students (freshly admitted or in the first year)
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Students must have completed at least 3 Data/AI-related courses as part of their curriculum or through certified external training.
- Overall academic performance with a minimum CGPA of 7.0 or 70% marks (UG and PG levels as applicable).
- Research/project must be in the field of Artificial Intelligence in any domain.
- PhD candidates must not hold any other concurrent scholarship or financial assistance.
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NIRF 151-200Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, KarnatakaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 2009View details
NAAC A++
NIRF #2 (2025)Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1969View details
NAAC A++
NIRF #4 (2025)Jamia Millia IslamiaNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1920 · 239 acresView details
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NIRF #5 (2025)University of DelhiNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE MainEst. 1922View details
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NIRF #6 (2025)Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1916 · 1300 acresView details
NAAC A+
NIRF #10 (2025)Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, NET/JRF, NEET UGEst. 1920View details
NAAC A+
NIRF #18 (2025)University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1974 · 2000 acresView details
NAAC A++
NIRF #37 (2025)Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1996View details
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NIRF #77 (2025)Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 2009 · 500 acresView details
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NIRF #79 (2025)Tezpur UniversityTezpur, AssamAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1994 · 262 acresView detailsFellowship Financial Support
- Undergraduate/Dual Degree Students: Up to Rs. 1.0 lakh disbursed in two tranches of Rs. 50,000 each during the final year/semesters based on academic progress and project reports.
- Postgraduate Students: Up to Rs. 2.0 lakh depending on the semester of enrolment, disbursed in multiple tranches subject to academic and project progress.
- PhD Students: Monthly fellowship ranging from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 80,000 over up to five years depending on the year of study, plus research contingency grants and other benefits.
- Additional one-time funding of Rs. 1.0 lakh for students whose paper/project is accepted at international conferences with high-impact publishers.
Mandatory Documents
- Marksheets for all semesters (UG/PG as applicable)
- Certificates of completion of AI courses
- Endorsement letter on official letterhead signed and stamped by Project Guide/HoD/Head of Institution
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque with signature and stamp (if applicable)
- Passport size photograph
- Admission/Enrolment letter with date of admission (provisional letters not accepted)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to submit online application | 30 November 2026 |
Application Process
- Apply online through the IndiaAI Fellowship Portal: https://fellowship.indiaai.gov.in/
- After submission, forward the printed application along with supporting documents to the Scholarship Section (Room No. 18, Administrative Building) at CU Karnataka endorsed by the department head.
Applicants are advised to thoroughly review the detailed guidelines and eligibility criteria enclosed in the circular and annexures before applying to avoid rejection due to incomplete or incorrect submissions.
Additional Information
- The fellowship will supplement existing scholarships.
- Only up to 10 fellows per institute may be selected in a year on a first-cum-first serve basis.
- Academic progress and project reports are required for continued disbursement of funds.
- Submission of datasets and project reports on AI Kosh platform as part of fellowship completion requirements.
Official links
IndiaAI Fellowship Portal: https://fellowship.indiaai.gov.in/
