HSCST Fellowship Programme
in Haryana
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HSCST Fellowship Programme in Haryana
HSCST Fellowship Programme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Haryana.
Apply for HSCST Fellowship Programme in Haryana
Scheme Overview
In order to attract talented & meritorious students, HSCSIT is offering research fellowships in various fields of Science & Technology & Medical Sciences. The fellowships will involve full time research work leading to Ph.D. degree from any of the Institute/University in Haryana.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidate should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
The candidate should hold an M.Sc. or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks.
The candidate should have qualified JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC) & LS-NET in the Joint CSIR-UGC Test for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for lectureship (NET).
The candidate should be interested in pursuing full-time research leading to a Ph.D. degree in relevant science disciplines, including Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences.
Candidates receiving a fellowship or financial assistance from any other source are not eligible.
The upper age limit for JRF is 28 years, with a relaxation of up to 5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Women, Physically Handicapped (PH), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) applicants.
Benefits
***Stipend:***
Candidates who have qualified JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC) will be given fellowship at par with CSIR/UGC in case they are not availing fellowship from CSIR/UGC for some valid reason i.e. ₹31,000/- per month for JRF and ₹35,000/- for SRF.
Candidates who have qualified LS- NET, the fellowship will be given at existing rates for both CSIR/UGC with preference for CSIR i.e. ₹18,000/- per month for JRF and ₹21,000/- per month for SRF.
The fellowship will carry an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000/- which will be provided to the University/Institution.
***Tenure:***
Tenure of the fellowship will be 3 years extendable to 4th and 5th year as per terms & conditions of the programme.
The total tenure as JRF plus SRF will not exceed five years.
***Temporary Teaching & Research Job:***
A Research Fellow may be permitted by HSCSIT to take up temporary paid lectureship/research job in a recognized R&D Institution/University, College/Institute of repute/Recognized R & D Institution/PDF studies in India & abroad for a period not exceeding 1 year during the entire tenure of the Fellowship (JRF & SRF together).
***Leave:***
Leave with stipend not exceeding 45 days for each completed year of tenure may be allowed by the Guide after the request has been communicated to HSCSIT.
The leave will be treated as part of the Fellow’s tenure.
The leave due can be carried over to the next year, however not more than 90 days can be accumulated at any time during the tenure.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof/Aadhar card |
| 2 | Domicile Certificate (Haryana) |
| 3 | NET (JRF/LS) qualification certificate |
| 4 | Proof of age/Birth Certificate |
| 5 | M.Sc. Marksheet and degree certificate. |
| 6 | Proof of admission to a recognized university/organization for research work |
| 7 | Caste Certificate (if applicable). |
| 8 | Disability Certificate (if applicable). |
| 9 | Bank account details/Bank Passbook |
| 10 | Any other documents if required |
Common questions in Haryana
Who can apply for HSCST Fellowship Programme in Haryana?
Eligible residents of Haryana who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for HSCST Fellowship Programme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for HSCST Fellowship Programme in Haryana?
Applicants in Haryana typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The fellowship supports full-time Ph.D. research in Science, Technology, and Medical Sciences in Haryana.