Visvesvaraya Part-Time PhD Scheme 2026: ₹3 Lakh Incentive & Eligibility
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Quick answer
The Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme provides a one-time incentive of ₹3,00,000 to working professionals who complete a part-time PhD in ESDM or IT/ITES research areas. It is designed for employed candidates enrolled in participating academic institutions across India. Candidates must apply through eligible institutions allotted seats by the PhD Cell, Digital India Corporation.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹3,00,000 one-time incentive upon PhD completion |
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online & offline |
About the scheme
The Part Time PhD Candidate component under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT is implemented by Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The initiative aims to support 150 part-time PhD candidates over five years in emerging domains of Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES). It enables working professionals in reputed organisations to pursue doctoral research, strengthening India's research ecosystem and industry competitiveness.
Benefits
- One-time financial incentive of ₹3,00,000 upon successful completion of the PhD degree.
- Targeted support to complete doctoral research in ESDM and IT/ITES domains while continuing professional employment.
- Coverage for a total of 150 part-time PhD fellows over a period of 5 years across participating institutions.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Must be a professional working at a reputed place or organisation.
- Must be admitted to a part-time PhD seat at an eligible institution allotted seats under the scheme.
- Research area must be in emerging fields of Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) or IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES).
- Must not be receiving any other PhD fellowship or scholarship from any Central or State Government scheme.
Who cannot apply
- Candidates availing any PhD fellowship or scholarship from any other Central or State Government scheme are not eligible.
- Candidates whose research progress is unsatisfactory or who violate scheme guidelines are subject to termination of support.
Documents required
- PhD completion documents and degree certificate (for claiming the incentive upon completion).
- Proof of employment at a reputed organisation.
- Academic transcripts and certificates required by the participating institution.
- Admission and enrollment documents as specified by the respective institution.
How to apply
- 1Visit the official web portal at https://phd.dic.gov.in/ to check notifications and institutions allotted part-time PhD seats.
- 2Contact the respective allotted institution directly to complete part-time PhD admission formalities.
- 3Secure enrollment in the PhD programme under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme seat following institutional guidelines.
- 4After successfully completing the doctoral degree, submit the PhD completion documents through the institution to the PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY to claim the incentive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the financial incentive under the Visvesvaraya Part-Time PhD Scheme?+
Candidates receive a one-time incentive of ₹3,00,000 upon successful completion of their PhD degree and submission of completion documents.
Is the ₹3,00,000 incentive paid monthly or after completion?+
The incentive is disbursed as a single one-time payment only after successful completion of the PhD degree, not during the course of study.
Who is eligible to apply for this part-time PhD component?+
Working professionals employed at reputed organisations who do not receive any other government PhD fellowship and secure admission at an allotted institution are eligible.
Can someone availing another government scholarship apply?+
No, candidates receiving any fellowship or scholarship from Central or State Government schemes are not eligible.
How many part-time PhD candidates are supported under the scheme?+
The scheme aims to generate a total of 150 part-time PhDs over a period of 5 years.
How do candidates apply for a part-time PhD seat?+
Eligible institutions submit proposals on https://phd.dic.gov.in/, and interested working professionals must contact those allotted institutions directly for admission.
Under what conditions can the support be terminated?+
Support may be held or terminated if satisfactory progress is not made, if scheme guidelines are violated, or for any other reason deemed fit by the PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY.
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