Track I
1. Indian students with an MSc/ MTech in any of the branch of Life Sciences, Chemistry,
Physics, MPharm, MVSc, Environmental Science, MBBS or an equivalent degree are
eligible to apply.
2. An aggregate score of 55% or an equivalent grade in the preceding qualifying degree
examination is an essential qualification (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-
NCL/differently-abled (PwBD) allowed as per extant statutory norms).
3. Four-year undergraduates from all of the above disciplines are also eligible as per
UGC guidelines. provided they have a valid 5-year fellowship.
4. All applicants must have a five-year valid national level fellowship such as the DBT-
JRF, CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF or similar.
5. The age limit for track 1 is as per the fellowship agency norms.
Track II
1. Undergraduate in any branch of engineering from non-biological sciences (BTech/
BE) or medicine (MBBS) with 55% aggregate marks in the preceding qualifying
degree examination is an essential qualification (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-
NCL/differently-abled (PwBD) allowed as per extant statutory norms).
2. Age limit: 30 years on the application deadline.
3. No requirement of any prior national fellowship.