How India’s research ambitions rest on scholars who can barely survive
PhD enrollment in India rose from about 203,000 in 2019-20 to 344,000 in 2023-24, but the UGC awards the Junior Research Fellowship for only about 11,750 slots a year. Those left out live on far smaller stipends or none at all.
- ✓PhD enrollment in India rose from about 203,000 in 2019-20 to 344,000 in 2023-24, but the UGC awards the Junior Research Fellowship for only about 11,750 slots a year.
- ✓Those left out live on far smaller stipends or none at all.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under education public notices.
PhD enrollment in India rose from about 203,000 in 2019-20 to 344,000 in 2023-24, but the UGC awards the Junior Research Fellowship for only about 11,750 slots a year. Those left out live on far smaller stipends or none at all.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu Education & Career |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | EDUCATION |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 23 October 2026 |