Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme 2026-27: Rs 46,250 a Month
The Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II has two seats at NIT Calicut for 2026-27. The full-time fellowship is Rs 46,250 a month for the first two years and Rs 52,500 for years three to five.
National Scholarships
NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2026-27: Apply by 27 October
NIT Calicut has opened PhD admission for the Winter Semester (December) 2026-27 under six schemes. The last date to apply is 27 October 2026, and full-time candidates can get the Institute Fellowship.
JNU PhD Admission 2026-27: Apply by 16 October
JNU has opened PhD admission for 2026-27 with a short window from 6 to 16 October 2026. Admission is through UGC/CSIR NET JRF, ICMR/DBT/NBHM JRF or GATE, and the last date is 16 October 2026.
VIT PhD Admission January 2027: VITREE Exam on 6 December
VIT has opened VITREE 2027 for the January session. The last date to apply is 20 November 2026, the entrance test is on 6 December 2026 and full-time scholars get a VIT Research Fellowship.
IISER Pune PhD Admission January 2027: Apply by 18 October
IISER Pune has opened PhD admission for the January 2027 batch in five departments. Biology closes on 18 October 2026, and the other deadlines run to 25 October 2026.
IISc PhD Admission January 2027: Apply by 26 October
IISc Bengaluru has opened mid-year PhD admission for the session starting January 2027, including the External Registration Programme. A valid GATE or NET JRF score is needed. Last date is 26 October 2026.
IIT Bhubaneswar MS by Research 2027: Apply by 10 November
IIT Bhubaneswar has opened admission to its MS by Research (MS.R.) programme for the Spring Session 2026-27, with an Institute Fellowship option. Last date to apply is 10 November 2026.
IIT Guwahati PhD Admission December 2026: Apply by 28 October
IIT Guwahati has opened PhD admission for the December 2026 session. The application portal closes at 5:00 PM on 28 October 2026, and selections run from 24 November to 5 December 2026.
IIPE PhD Admission 2026-27: Rs 37,000 a Month Fellowship
IIPE Visakhapatnam has opened PhD admission for the 2026-27 Spring Semester. The Institute Research Fellowship pays Rs 37,000 a month for the first two years. Last date to apply is 15 November 2026.
CSIR-CCMB PhD Admission 2027: Apply by 31 October, JRF Required
CSIR-CCMB Hyderabad has opened PhD admission for the January 2027 session, with the degree awarded by AcSIR. A valid national JRF fellowship is compulsory. Last date to apply online is 31 October 2026.