ICAR
ICAR-SRF / AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD)
ICAR, through the NTA examAll India
₹37,000 a month in years 1–2 and ₹42,000 in year 3, plus ₹10,000 a year, for PhD students.
What it is
For a PhD at a different university from your Master's. Some university pages still show the old ₹31,000/₹35,000 rates; the ICAR 2025-26 bulletin gives the new ones.
All IndiaCoverageNTAApply onVia examDeadline
Eligibility at a glance
Master's OGPA 6.5 (5.5 SC/ST/PwD)
PhD at a different university
Age up to 30 (35 with relaxation)
Apply at: NTA ICAR PhD exam
Key facts
- Study level: PhD
- Amount: ₹37,000–42,000 a month
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