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UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship
RESEARCHUniversity Grants Commission
The single most-tested PhD funding gateway in India. JRF for 2 years then auto-converts to SRF for 3 more. Stipend has been revised upward periodically.
- Amount
- ₹37,000/month for 2 years + ₹42,000/month for next 3 years + HRA + contingency.
- Level
- Postgraduate, PhD / Research
- State
- National (all India)
- Deadline
- NET held twice yearly (Jun + Dec)
- Requires exam
- UGC NET
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Open official portal ↗Eligibility
Cleared UGC NET-JRF in current/recent attempt. PG degree in qualifying subject with 55% (50% reserved). Indian citizen. Age limit varies.
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