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Who it affects: PG students (up to Rs 2 Lakh) and UG or IDD students (up to Rs 1 Lakh).
The deadline: November 30, 2026 is the last date to apply.
What to do: Apply online at fellowship.indiaai.gov.in.
Still unknown: The number of fellowships and the duration are not yet announced.
The IndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27 is open. Postgraduate students can get up to Rs 2 Lakh, undergraduates up to Rs 1 Lakh. Applications close on November 30, 2026.
IndiaAI announced the opening on its fellowship portal, fellowship.indiaai.gov.in. The scheme runs under the IndiaAI FutureSkills programme.
What is the IndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27?
The IndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27 is a government research grant for students. It pays for work on artificial intelligence, called AI.
IndiaAI wants students to use AI on real Indian problems. The scheme supports new ideas that help the country.
How much money will students actually get?
The grant depends on your level of study. Undergraduate students are called UG, postgraduate students PG.
PG students can get up to Rs 2 Lakh. UG and IDD students can get up to Rs 1 Lakh. IDD means an Integrated Dual Degree, a five-year course.
The words to watch are up to. Not everyone gets the full amount.
An extra Rs 1 Lakh is on offer for one thing. You must present your work at an international conference.
This is one-time project money. It is not a monthly stipend. A fee waiver is also not included.
Who is eligible for the IndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27?
You must already be deep into your course. First-year students cannot apply.
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A three-year UG degree lets you apply from the fifth semester. In a four-year degree, you apply from the seventh semester.
In a five-year IDD course, you apply from the ninth semester. PG students apply in semester one, two or three.
The scheme is open to every subject. Engineering, science, medicine, law, commerce and arts students can all apply.
| Level | Apply from | Grant up to |
|---|---|---|
| Three-year UG | 5th semester | Rs 1 Lakh |
| Four-year UG | 7th semester | Rs 1 Lakh |
| Five-year IDD | 9th semester | Rs 1 Lakh |
| Postgraduate (PG) | Semester 1 to 3 | Rs 2 Lakh |
PG students can get Rs 1 Lakh more. They must present at an international conference.
First year mein hoon, kya main IndiaAI Fellowship apply kar sakta hoon?
No. First-year and second-year students cannot apply.
You must reach the fifth semester of a three-year UG degree. For a four-year degree, you must reach the seventh semester.
PG students have it easier. They can apply from the first semester.
How do you apply before November 30?
You apply online. The portal is fellowship.indiaai.gov.in.
The last date is November 30, 2026. Applications sent after that date will not count.
IndiaAI has not published the full document list yet. Check the portal for the exact papers you must upload.
How is the IndiaAI Fellowship different from the IndiaAI PhD Fellowship?
Two IndiaAI schemes share a similar name. Do not mix them up.
This fellowship is for UG and PG students. It gives a one-time grant of up to Rs 2 Lakh.
The IndiaAI PhD Fellowship is a separate scheme. It pays research scholars Rs 38,750 every month.
That stipend runs up to the fourth year of the PhD. PhD scholars also get 30 percent more for housing.
The November 30 deadline is for the student fellowship only.
What is the IndiaAI Mission behind the fellowship?
The IndiaAI Mission is a central government programme for AI. Its budget is Rs 10,371.92 Crore for five years.
The Union Cabinet approved the Mission in March 2024. MeitY runs it. That is the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
IndiaAI FutureSkills is one part of the Mission. It pays for AI education and fellowships across India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the IndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27?
The last date to apply for the IndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27 is November 30, 2026. You apply online at the portal fellowship.indiaai.gov.in. Applications sent after this date will not be counted. This grant runs under the IndiaAI FutureSkills programme.
How much money does the fellowship give students?
The IndiaAI Fellowship gives postgraduates up to Rs 2 Lakh. UG and IDD students can get up to Rs 1 Lakh. A presentation at an international conference can add Rs 1 Lakh more. This money is one-time research support, not a monthly stipend.
Who can apply for the IndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27?
Students can apply for the IndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27 once they reach a set semester. UG students in a three-year degree apply from the fifth semester. Those in a four-year degree apply from the seventh semester. A five-year IDD student applies from the ninth semester. PG students can apply in semesters one to three.
Is the IndiaAI Fellowship the same as the IndiaAI PhD Fellowship?
No, the IndiaAI Fellowship is not the same as the IndiaAI PhD Fellowship. The student fellowship pays a one-time grant of up to Rs 2 Lakh. PhD scholars instead get Rs 38,750 each month. Do not confuse the two schemes.
Which website is used to apply?
The website to apply for the IndiaAI Fellowship is fellowship.indiaai.gov.in. Applications are taken online only, until November 30, 2026. IndiaAI runs the portal under its FutureSkills programme. That same portal lists the IndiaAI PhD Fellowship separately.
Last verified: October 17, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with IndiaAI before you act.
