The HSCST Fellowship Programme 2025 offered by the Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation & Technology, encourages students with M.Sc. & equivalent degree to pursue advanced research in areas like Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Life Sciences. The selected students can avail a monthly stipend of up to ₹35,000 to pursue full-time Ph.D. research at recognized institutions / universities in Haryana.
Eligibility Requirements
The HSCST Fellowship Programme 2025 is open to applicants from aspiring individuals who meet the eligibility requirements. The successful applicant must show evidence of academic ability and meet the age and qualifications set out in the fellowship requirements.
Essential requirements - The applicant;
- Must be under age of 28 as of January 1, 2024
- Must have an M.Sc or equivalent
- Must have Mc. minimum 55% marks in the qualifying degree
- Must have qualified the Joint CSIR-UGC NET exam for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) on the 25,26, and 27 June 2024
- Must not be on any other fellowships or financial aid from other sources
Benefits
HSCST Fellowship Programme 2025 selected candidates will be awarded a financial support depending on their qualification status, plus a contingency support for research related expenses.
For qualified candidates JRF-NET:
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Monthly fellowship of ₹31000
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Monthly fellowship of ₹35000
For qualified candidates LS-NET:
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Monthly fellowship of ₹18000
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Monthly fellowship of ₹21000
Other benefits:
- A contingency annual fund of ₹20,000 will be given to the university or institution for research work, purchase of books, etc.
- The contingency fund provides a fellowship of less than one year on a pro-rata basis. Unused funds can be carried to the following year. Detailed rules for the contingency fund are given in Annexure-II.
Documents Required
Applicants must provide the following documents to confirm their personal details and support their application for the HSCST Fellowship Programme 2025:
- 10th Class Certificate (i.e., proof of age)
- Recent passport size photo of the applicant
- NET qualification certificate (JRF/LS)
- Final year M.Sc. degree certificate/ provisional certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
To apply for the HSCST Fellowship Programme 2025, you will need to submit various documents and fulfil eligibility criteria to be eligible for full-time doctoral research. This guide will explain how to apply correctly.
- Obtain the application form from the Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation & Technology (HSCST) official website or office
- Complete the application form and include your correct personal, academic and research details
- Include all of the required documents, e.g. NET certificate and M.Sc. degree certificate
- Submit the completed application online (if available) or physically submit at the HSCST office before the closing date
- Await confirmation and instructions regarding the selection process
- Be advised that there may be additional documents or an interview during the assessment process
Important Dates
Applicants should note the following important date to ensure that applications are submitted in a timely manner:
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Selection Criteria
Selection for the HSCST Fellowship Programme 2025 will be entirely based on the academic merits established through national-level eligibility tests.
- Candidates will need to have qualified the Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- Fellowship awards will be awarded for meritorious applicants cleared for either or both JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC) and LS-NET.
- The fellowship will support value for those pursuing full-time Ph.D. research at a recognized university or institution in Haryana.
