Funding & Scholarships
How to fund a PhD in India — UGC-JRF and NET, CSIR, institutional fellowships, project positions, state schemes and international scholarships — with eligibility, stipends and application strategy.
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Frequently asked
What is the difference between NET and JRF?+
Both come from the same UGC-NET exam. Qualifying NET makes you eligible for assistant professorship (and PhD admission routes); scoring in the top band additionally awards the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) — a monthly fellowship that funds your PhD.
Can I do a PhD without a fellowship?+
Yes — many scholars self-fund or work part-time, and part-time PhD routes exist for working professionals. But a fellowship changes the experience materially, so it's worth attempting JRF/GATE and checking institutional and state schemes before deciding.
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