The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop portal for applying to various scholarships offered by the Government of India and State Governments/Union Territory Governments. One such scholarship is the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme (PMFS) .
The PMFS is a centrally sponsored scholarship scheme implemented by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to attract young talent to pursue doctoral studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and other relevant fields at premier Indian institutes and universities.
Here’s what you need to know about the NSP Scholarship 2024 PMFS Track:
Eligibility:
- Be an Indian citizen.
- Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, humanities, social sciences, commerce, law, or management from a recognized university/institute.
- Be appearing for or should have qualified in GATE, NET, UPSC (CS), JEST, GPAT, or any other relevant national level examinations in the year 2023 or 2024.
Application Process:
- Applications for the NSP Scholarship 2024 PMFS Track closed on February 15, 2024.
Important Dates:
- Application opening date: December 15, 2023
- Application closing date: February 15, 2024
Selection Process:
- The selection process for the PMFS is a two-stage process. The first stage involves a screening of applications based on the eligibility criteria and academic performance. Shortlisted candidates are then called for an interview.
- The final selection is made on the basis of the candidate’s overall performance in the application form, screening test, and interview.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Selected PMFS scholars will receive a monthly fellowship of Rs. 70,000 for the first two years of the doctoral program and Rs. 80,000 for the remaining years.
- An annual research grant of Rs. 2 lakh is also provided to the scholar.
- The scholars are also eligible for a contingency grant of Rs. 5 lakh during the entire duration of the program.
For more information on the NSP Scholarship 2024 PMFS Track, please visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal at https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/homePage.
