Applicants must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum required GPA or percentage. National-level exam qualifications like GATE/NET are often mandatory, though specific criteria may vary by discipline.

Students receive a monthly fellowship of INR 37,000. Additional funding includes research grants, conference travel support, and financial assistance for fieldwork, ensuring comprehensive research aid.

The selection involves a written test followed by an interview. Applicants are evaluated based on academic credentials, research proposals, and performance in interviews conducted by the respective departments.

Research areas include Engineering, Basic Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, and interdisciplinary fields like Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy, Biotechnology, and Computational Sciences.

Graduates secure roles in academia, research, and industry as professors, research scientists, data analysts, and R&D specialists. Average salaries range from INR 7-18 lakh per annum, depending on job roles and sectors.