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UGC Controls Junior Research Fellowship Allocation Amid Rising PhD Enrollment

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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The University Grants Commission announced its control over the allocation of Junior Research Fellowship slots on October 23, 2026. Despite PhD enrollment in India rising from approximately 203,000 in 2019-20 to 344,000 in 2023-24, the UGC awards the JRF for only about 11,750 slots annually.

From thehindu.com

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The limited number of fellowships means many doctoral scholars do not receive funding, forcing them to finance their own PhD research. This lack of resources can limit the scope of their work and critical thinking, as research requires steady supplies of reagents and kits.

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    Research capacity in higher education might be constrained due to the limited availability of fellowship funding.

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