Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)

Central GovtCategory: ScholarshipsMinistry: Ministry of Minority Affairs

Fellowship of Rs. 31,000 (JRF) and Rs. 35,000 (SRF) per month for MPhil/PhD students from notified minority communities.

Eligibility criteria

  • Family income up to Rs. 6 lakh
  • MPhil/PhD

How to apply

Application mode: online · Official application portal

  1. Apply through UGC NET portal — Application submitted
  2. Clear NET; selection on merit + minority status — Selected
  3. Fellowship credited monthly — Monthly stipend

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)
  • Income Certificate — Issued by Tehsildar (Recent)
  • Latest Mark Sheet — Most recent academic record (Original)
  • Minority Community Certificate — Self-declaration (Original)

Official source: https://www.ugc.gov.in/page/Maulana-Azad-National-Fellowship.aspx#maulana-azad-fellowship

Last verified: 24 June 2026

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