Full-time Ph.D. with Valid National Fellowships

(AICTE-QIP, UGC/CSIR-NET-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, JEST, INSPIRE, NDF)

Advance your research at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) through a full-time Ph.D. supported by a valid national fellowship. This category is designed for scholars who have secured prestigious fellowships from recognized national funding agencies. With guidance from experienced faculty, access to world-class research facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a vibrant research ecosystem, you can pursue impactful research across a wide range of disciplines while receiving fellowship support from your sponsoring agency.

Highlights

Institution of Eminence recognized by the Government of India

Expert faculty and accomplished research supervisors

State-of-the-art research infrastructure

Strong interdisciplinary research culture

Global academic and research collaborations

Excellent publication and innovation ecosystem

Vibrant community of doctoral researchers

Duration and Fees

Duration
Fee

Minimum Duration: 3 years 6 months

Maximum Duration: 6 years

Submit Application + Documents

Eligibility Check by CDS

Application Forwarded to Institution/Department

Selection Committee Evaluation

Presentation + Interview

Admissions are conducted four times a year – January, April, July, and October.

Candidate is exempted from PhD MET for this category

Eligibility

You must:

Hold a Master's degree in the relevant discipline with the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by MAHE.
Possess a valid national fellowship such as:
AICTE-QIP
UGC/CSIR-NET-JRF
ICMR-JRF
DBT-JRF
JEST
INSPIRE
NDF
or any other fellowship recognized by MAHE.
Fulfil all eligibility requirements specified in the prevailing MAHE Ph.D. Regulations.

Scholarships

Candidates admitted under this category receive financial support from their respective national funding agencies in accordance with the fellowship guidelines. The fellowship amount, tenure, and contingency grant are governed by the sponsoring organization.

Other

Support

Contingency grant of ₹1,50,000 per year for three years toward research equipment, consumables, and publication costs; not applicable to manpower or travel.
Financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 for paper or poster presentations at national or international conferences and workshop participation

Leave

Leave is governed by the applicable MAHE Ph.D. Regulations and the rules of the respective fellowship funding agency, wherever applicable.

Highlights

Institution of Eminence recognized by the Government of India

Expert faculty and accomplished research supervisors

State-of-the-art research infrastructure

Strong interdisciplinary research culture

Global academic and research collaborations

Excellent publication and innovation ecosystem

Vibrant community of doctoral researchers

Submit Application + Documents

Eligibility Check by CDS

Application Forwarded to Institution/Department

Selection Committee Evaluation

Presentation + Interview

Admissions are conducted four times a year – January, April, July, and October.

Candidate is exempted from PhD MET for this category

Admissions are conducted four times a year – January, April, July, and October.

Candidate is exempted from PhD MET for this category

Eligibility

You must:

Hold a Master's degree in the relevant discipline with the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by MAHE.
Possess a valid national fellowship such as:
AICTE-QIP
UGC/CSIR-NET-JRF
ICMR-JRF
DBT-JRF
JEST
INSPIRE
NDF
or any other fellowship recognized by MAHE.
Fulfil all eligibility requirements specified in the prevailing MAHE Ph.D. Regulations.

Admission Information

Application

Annexures for MAHE Institutions and Departments

MAHE Recognized Research Centers Only

Scholarships

Other

Support

Contingency grant of ₹1,50,000 per year for three years toward research equipment, consumables, and publication costs; not applicable to manpower or travel.
Financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 for paper or poster presentations at national or international conferences and workshop participation