National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) 2026

National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) 2026 offers fellowships to SC students pursuing PhD programs. The scheme provides monthly fellowships and a structured continuation process with periodic confirmations by the hosting university, along with additional conditions for admission and research continuation.

Monthly fellowship up to ₹42,000; periodic confirmation of continuation by the hosting university; conditions regarding admission and leave are specified.

Scheduled Caste students pursuing full-time PhD programs.