Financial Aid

Scholarships, fellowships & assistantships for your doctoral journey at Delhi.

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funding your PhD

We connect you with a wide range of financial resources — from merit scholarships to need-based grants.

Merit Scholarships

Awarded to outstanding applicants based on academic excellence, research potential, and entrance scores.

  • Up to ₹80,000/month
  • Full tuition waiver
  • Renewable annually
  • 50+ slots per year

Research Fellowships

For doctoral candidates working on cutting-edge projects in collaboration with industry or government labs.

  • ₹1,20,000 annual grant
  • Travel & equipment budget
  • Supervisor mentorship
  • 30 fellowships/year

Teaching Assistantships

Gain teaching experience while receiving a monthly stipend and tuition support. Open to all years.

  • ₹50,000–60,000/month
  • Tuition fee concession
  • 20h/week engagement
  • Health insurance included

Need‑based Grants

Designed to support students from economically weaker sections. Covers living expenses and academic costs.

  • Up to ₹1,00,000/year
  • Book & laptop allowance
  • No repayment required
  • Confidential application

Prestigious Doctoral Fellowships

PMRF

Prime Minister's Research Fellowship — for bright minds in science & technology.

₹70,000–80,000/mo

CSIR/UGC NET

Junior & Senior Research Fellowships for sciences, humanities & social sciences.

₹31,000–35,000/mo

INSPIRE

Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research — for basic & applied sciences.

₹55,000/mo + research grant

ICSSR

Doctoral fellowships for social science research in Indian institutions.

₹25,000–30,000/mo

Education Loans

We assist in securing low-interest loans from nationalised banks and government schemes. Moratorium period available.

  • Up to ₹50 Lakhs coverage
  • Interest subsidy for meritorious
  • Easy documentation

External Scholarships

Corporate and international scholarships for Indian PhD students (Google, Microsoft, Commonwealth, etc.).

  • Full tuition + living
  • Research travel grants
  • Mentorship by industry experts

Ready to fund your PhD?

Our financial aid counsellors will guide you through every step — from eligibility to application.

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