AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF) 2026–27
Apply For Doctoral Research Program
The Fellowship scheme aims to promote high-quality doctoral research in technical and professional disciplines by providing financial assistance. Eligible researchers can submit their applications online by 10th April 2026.
Applicants/Institute and University will strictly follow the timeline given below:
| Session | Stage | Particulars | Date/Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Session | I | Submission of Application | 05th January to 20th April |
| II | Last date for Submission of Application | 20th April | |
| III | Evaluation of Applications | 1st May – 30th May | |
| IV | Announcement of Selected Candidates | 15th June | |
| V | Start date for Award of Fellowship | 1st July (from the date of joining) |
Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D Admission
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D Programme must fulfill any one of the following eligibility conditions:
- Applicants must have completed a two-year Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to a Master’s degree by the relevant statutory or regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent Grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point grading scale (or an equivalent grade where a different grading system is followed).
- Candidates holding an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution must ensure that the institution is accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency approved, recognized, or authorized by an authority established under the law in its home country for maintaining quality and academic standards.
- Candidates who have successfully completed M.Phil. coursework with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent Grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale) and have been awarded the M.Phil. degree are eligible to proceed with research leading to the Ph.D degree in the same institution.
- A relaxation of 5% marks or an equivalent grade relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Differently-Abled categories, as per UGC norms.
Required Documents & Instructions
All the eligible students pursuing Ph.D. program shall collect the Unique ID from the institute
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