NationalMastersDeadline: 2026-05-29

HSCST Fellowship Programme, Haryana 2025-26

The Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology (HSCSIT)

Overview

HSCST Fellowship Programme, Haryana 2025-26 is open to Masters students in the field of Science. This scholarship is provided by The Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology (HSCSIT) and the value of this scholarship is A monthly fellowship of up to ₹35,000.

Open for: Students with M.Sc. degree or equivalent degree
Degree: Masters
Provided by: The Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology (HSCSIT)
Deadline: 29 May 2026
Scholarship Value: A monthly fellowship of up to ₹35,000

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must:- be under 28 years of age as of 1st January 2024 have completed an M.Sc. or equivalent degree have secured a minimum of 55% marks have qualified for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET exam for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) held on 25th, 26th, and 27th June 2024 not be under any other fellowship/financial assistance from other sources

Note

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The age limit for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, women, physically handicapped, and OBC applicants can be relaxed by 5 years.
This fellowship is open to candidates who have qualified for the JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC) exam but are not currently receiving CSIR/UGC funding for a valid reason.

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive:-
For JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC) qualified candidates:-
For Junior Research Fellow (JRF): A monthly fellowship of ₹31,000
For Senior Research Fellow (SRF): A monthly fellowship of ₹35,000
For LS-NET qualified candidates:-
For Junior Research Fellow (JRF): A monthly fellowship of ₹18,000
For Senior Research Fellow (SRF): A monthly stipend of ₹21,000
The fellowship includes an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000 which will be provided to the university or institution.
The contingency grant will be provided pro-data for grants lasting less than one year. A part of this grant will be used for research work, purchasing books, etc. Any unspent balance of the contingency grant at the end of the year may be carried forward to the next year. The guidelines for utilising the contingency grant are provided in Annexure-II.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the opportunity by following the steps mentioned below:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
2Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
3Click on the advertisement no. dropdown, select the fellowship, then click on the ‘Submit’ button.
4Fill in the required details and click on the ‘Generate OTP’ button.
5Fill in the OTP received on the mobile number and upload the necessary documents.
6Fill in the required information and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Note

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Applicants must enter, review and verify precise details filled in the online application as no change will be possible after submitting the application.
The formats for annexures can be downloaded from the ‘Fellowship Details' document.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
The fellowship will be awarded to meritorious candidates who have qualified for both JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC) and Lectureship (LS)-NET in the Joint CSIR-UGC NET exam. This fellowship is for pursuing Ph.D. research at any university or institute in Haryana.

Documents Required

Class 10 certificate as age proof
Applicant’s photograph
NET certificate
M.Sc. degree final year certificate
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Disability certificate (if applicable)

Quick Info

Funding

A monthly fellowship of up to ₹35,000

Level

Masters

Field of Study

Science

Region

India

Deadline

2026-05-29

Note

-
The age limit for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, women, physically handicapped, and OBC applicants can be relaxed by 5 years.
This fellowship is open to candidates who have qualified for the JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC) exam but are not currently receiving CSIR/UGC funding for a valid reason.

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive:-

For JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC) qualified candidates:-

For Junior Research Fellow (JRF): A monthly fellowship of ₹31,000

For Senior Research Fellow (SRF): A monthly fellowship of ₹35,000

For LS-NET qualified candidates:-

For Junior Research Fellow (JRF): A monthly fellowship of ₹18,000

For Senior Research Fellow (SRF): A monthly stipend of ₹21,000

The fellowship includes an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000 which will be provided to the university or institution.

The contingency grant will be provided pro-data for grants lasting less than one year. A part of this grant will be used for research work, purchasing books, etc. Any unspent balance of the contingency grant at the end of the year may be carried forward to the next year. The guidelines for utilising the contingency grant are provided in Annexure-II.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the opportunity by following the steps mentioned below:-

1Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
2Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. ( Note:- If already registered log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
3Click on the advertisement no. dropdown, select the fellowship, then click on the ‘Submit’ button.
4Fill in the required details and click on the ‘Generate OTP’ button.
5Fill in the OTP received on the mobile number and upload the necessary documents.
6Fill in the required information and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Note

-
Applicants must enter, review and verify precise details filled in the online application as no change will be possible after submitting the application.
The formats for annexures can be downloaded from the ‘Fellowship Details' document.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

The fellowship will be awarded to meritorious candidates who have qualified for both JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC) and Lectureship (LS)-NET in the Joint CSIR-UGC NET exam. This fellowship is for pursuing Ph.D. research at any university or institute in Haryana.