PMRF (Prime Minister's Research Fellowship) - Eligibility and Application Procedure

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Educational Qualifications:

   • Completed or pursuing the final year of:
     • Four or five-year undergraduate programs (B.Tech, B.E., etc.) or five-year integrated M.Tech programs or two-year M.Sc. programs in Science and Technology streams from IISc/IITs/NITs/IISERs/IIEST and centrally funded IIITs.
     • Dual degree programs combining undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Science and Technology from recognized institutes/universities in India.
   • Minimum CGPA/CPI of 8.0 on a 10-point scale is required. For integrated or dual degree programs, CGPA/CPI of the undergraduate part (first four years) is considered.
   • Alternatively, candidates from other recognized institutes/universities should have a minimum CGPA of 8.0 and meet additional criteria like a GATE score of 650 or UGC/CSIR JRF rank of 100 or less, or possess an NBHM fellowship.
   • Candidates who have qualified GATE and are pursuing or have completed M.Tech./MS by research at PMRF Granting Institutions with a minimum CGPA or CPI of 8.0 are also eligible.

2. Ph.D. Admission:

   • Apply for a Ph.D. program in one of the PMRF granting institutes and secure admission.

3. Institute Recommendation:

   • The admitting PMRF granting institute must strongly recommend the candidate and upload relevant information on the PMRF web portal.
   • Candidates can only avail PMRF at the institute where they are admitted for Ph.D. (Transfer to another institute not supporting PMRF is not allowed).

4. Selection Criteria:

   • Evaluation based on research exposure, publications, performance in international competitions (e.g., Math Olympiad, ACM ICPC), academic grades, and recommendation letters.

5. Performance Review:

   • Within 12-18 months of admission into the Ph.D. program, the PMRF panel reviews the candidate's progress. Continuation of PMRF depends on satisfactory performance, including a strong research proposal and endorsement from the host institution. Emphasis is given to publications in reputed journals/conferences.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Ph.D. Enrollment:

   • Pursuing Ph.D. in one of the PMRF granting institutions.
   • Completed up to 12 months (with a Master’s degree) or up to 24 months (with a Bachelor’s degree) in the Ph.D. program from the date of admission.

2. Coursework and Grades:

   • Completed at least four full-semester subject courses with an aggregate CGPA of 8.5 out of 10. General courses like Seminar, Communication Skill, and Research Methodology are not considered.

3. Institute Recommendation:

   • Strong recommendation from the PMRF Granting Institute where the student is enrolled. This includes a detailed research proposal and soft copies of publications.

4. Restrictions:

   • Continuation of research exclusively at the host institute. Transfer to another PMRF eligible institute is prohibited.
   • Candidates enrolled via lateral entry cannot apply through the direct entry channel in subsequent years.

5. Selection Criteria:

   • Assessment based on the quality of research proposal, publication record, academic performance, and contributions to reputed journals/conferences.

Broad Areas for Applications:

1. Civil Engineering, Earth Science, Architecture, Ocean and Naval Engineering

   • Includes disciplines like Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc.

2. Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Design

   • Covers topics such as Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Robotics & Automation, Materials Science, etc.

3. Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering

   • Subfields include Power Systems, Signal Processing, Communication, Microelectronics, etc.

4. Computer Science & Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics

   • Encompasses areas like Computer Science Theory, Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, etc.

5. Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences

   • Includes Biotechnology, Genetics, Environmental Sciences, Food Technology, etc.

6. Chemical Engineering, Textile Engineering

   • Covers Chemical Engineering (Catalysis, Fuel Cells, etc.) and Textile Engineering (Nanotechnology, Smart Textiles, etc.).

7. Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering

   • Includes Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Extractive Metallurgy, Mining, etc.

8. Physics, Chemistry

   • Sub-areas like Theoretical Chemistry, Solid State Chemistry, Spectroscopy, etc.

9. Interdisciplinary areas in Science and Engineering

   • Spans Artificial Intelligence, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Energy, Biomedical Devices, etc.

Candidates interested in applying for PMRF should carefully review the eligibility criteria and prepare their applications accordingly. Detailed information can be accessed through the PMRF web portal and respective PMRF granting institutes. Ensure all requirements are met and prepare a strong application to compete for this prestigious research fellowship in India.

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