A PhD is widely regarded as the highest academic achievement in a discipline, and holders of a PhD degree receive the right to be referred to as Doctors due to their high level of experience in their chosen field.
Getting a PhD takes a lot of effort and hard work, not to mention years of college tuition. It will be difficult for academics to pursue a PhD without sufficient financial support. Fortunately, there are numerous PhD scholarships available in India for scholars and applicants. Here is a list of some of the best scholarships for PhD applicants to get you started
| Scholarship | Provided by |
| Inspire Scholarship | Department of Science and Technology [DST], Government of India |
| UGC NET –JRF | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| UGC CSIR- JRF | UGC-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (UGC-CSIR) |
| UGC Research Fellowships in Science for meritorious students | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
| The Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students | Ministry of Minority Affairs |
| National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes (NFOBC) | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
| Prime Minister’s Research Fellowships (PMRF) via the GATE | Government of India |
