Want To Pursue AI Research? IndiaAI Fellowship 2026 Offers Financial Aid Of Up To Rs 2 Lakh | Education and Career News
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Under the IndiaAI fellowship, eligible UG students can receive financial assistance of up to Rs 1 lakh, while PG students can receive up to Rs 2 lakh.
The fellowship also covers eligible students enrolled in Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) programmes. (Representative/Getty Images)
Students pursuing artificial intelligence (AI) studies or research can apply for the IndiaAI Fellowship 2026. The programme, run by IndiaAI under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), offers financial assistance to eligible undergraduate (UG), integrated dual degree (IDD), postgraduate (PG) and PhD students working on AI-related projects and research.
Under the fellowship, eligible UG students can receive financial assistance of up to Rs 1 lakh, while PG students can receive up to Rs 2 lakh. PhD scholars are eligible for monthly financial support ranging from Rs 70,000 to Rs 80,000, depending on the year of their research programme. The fellowship also provides for research grants of up to Rs 2 lakh per year and financial assistance for international conference participation, subject to the applicable conditions.
The application deadline is November 30, 2026. Candidates should check the official IndiaAI portal for detailed eligibility requirements, benefit conditions and application instructions before applying.
What Is the IndiaAI Fellowship 2026?
The IndiaAI Fellowship is part of the Central Government’s IndiaAI Mission and aims to support students pursuing AI-related education, projects and research. The programme offers financial assistance across different academic levels, with the amount varying according to the candidate’s course and eligibility.
The fellowship also covers eligible students enrolled in Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) programmes. Students pursuing AI-related projects or research under these programmes can check the official scheme guidelines to confirm their eligibility and the assistance applicable to their academic level.
PhD scholars can receive monthly financial support at different rates during their research programme. According to the available information, the fellowship provides Rs 70,000 per month during the first two years, Rs 75,000 per month in the third year and Rs 80,000 per month in the fourth and fifth years, subject to the programme’s rules.
At these rates, the annual fellowship amount would be Rs 8.4 lakh in each of the first two years, Rs 9 lakh in the third year and Rs 9.6 lakh in each of the fourth and fifth years. The actual assistance will depend on the approved fellowship duration and applicable conditions.
In addition to the fellowship amount, eligible AI researchers may receive research grants of up to Rs 2 lakh per year. Financial assistance for attending international conferences may also be available under specified conditions. Applicants should consult the official guidelines for details of eligible expenses, approval requirements and funding limits.
Candidates are advised to verify the deadline, eligibility criteria, funding amounts and application procedure through the official portal, as these details are governed by the programme’s latest guidelines.
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