AICTE Post-doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Scheme 2024-25
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The AICTE Post-doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Scheme 2024-25 is a prestigious program launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Its primary aim is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students, enabling them to pursue advanced research and studies within specified fields at AICTE-approved institutions.
Each year, AICTE awards 200 fellowships to deserving candidates. The scheme offers substantial financial support, including a monthly fellowship of ₹65,000. Beyond the monthly stipend, selected fellows also receive an annual contingency grant of ₹50,000 to cover miscellaneous research-related expenses. Additionally, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is provided as per central government norms.
The fellowship tenure is initially 1 year, with a possibility of extension for an additional year. This extension is contingent upon a satisfactory evaluation of the fellow's research work by a panel of experts. It is important to note that no further extensions are possible beyond this second year. All awards are disbursed directly into the candidates' Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). For comprehensive details, applicants should refer to the official ‘Fellowship Guidelines’ document.
A unique aspect of this fellowship is its flexible application window: candidates are eligible to apply at any time throughout the year, removing typical deadline pressures.
The selection process is rigorous, with the AICTE committee evaluating applicants' research proposals and their academic accomplishments at the Ph.D. level. Candidates are chosen based on the merit and potential impact of their proposed research.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
• be under 35 years of age at the time of application
• be unemployed i.e. not in regular service
• have scored a minimum of 55% or equivalent percentage converted from CGPA at the undergraduate/postgraduate level OR
• have a Ph.D. degree in a related subject to one of the following disciplines:
• Engineering and Technology
• Management
• Design
• Planning
• Applied Arts
• Crafts & Design
• Hotel Management and Catering Technology
• Computer Application
• Applied Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Areas
• enrol at an AICTE-approved institution
• identify a supervisor from an AICTE-approved institute/university and the supervisor should be a regular approved Ph.D guide in the particular university
Note:-
• If a Ph.D. degree is not awarded, a provisional certificate can be accepted.
• A relaxation of 5% marks is allowed for reserved categories.
• Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and women will be eligible for an age relaxation of 5 years. Applicants from Other Backward Classes (OBC) will be eligible for a 3-year relaxation.
Required Documents
• Age proof such as birth certificate/Aadhaar card etc
• Ph.D. degree certificate/provisional certificate
• Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and marksheet
• No Objection Certificate signed by the supervisor, HOD and registrar/director of the university/institute
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the fellowship by following the below steps:-
1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button on the official website.
2. Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:• If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
3. Navigate to the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:• If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
4. Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents (if applicable), and submit the application.
Alternatively, universities can register for the scheme and nominate students for the fellowship. Students interested in this category should contact their university administration or research department to learn about their specific application process and deadlines, as universities might have additional requirements.