Sarkari Yojana
National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme
About National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme
Run by the Human Resources Development Division, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, since its 2021 launch, the “National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme” furthers education and research in renewable energy. It funds meritorious students and researchers through fellowships for M.Tech, M.Sc., Ph.D., and post-doctoral study, targeting advanced, industry-relevant renewable energy research. Backed by a ₹200 crore budget spanning 2021-22 to 2025-26, the scheme plans roughly 375 fellowships over five years, awarded by merit and industry demand, while also building skilled manpower and supporting innovation and commercialisation across the renewable energy sector.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of New and Renewable Energy
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility Criteria for the Applicant
The applicant must be pursuing higher studies in…
The applicant must be pursuing higher studies in renewable energy -- M.Sc, M. Tech, or Ph.D. in Renewable Energy technologies -- OR be a Research Associate or Post-Doctoral Fellow doing advanced research at MNRE institutions or other key institutions. 1. Fellowships are awarded exclusively for courses in Renewable Energy related subjects.
Institutions select M.Tech /PhD candidates purely through a…
Institutions select M.Tech /PhD candidates purely through a GATE Score, CSIR Score, or a qualifying CSIR-JRF /AICTE/NET Score.
M.Sc fellowships go only to students pursuing an…
M.Sc fellowships go only to students pursuing an M.Sc in renewable energy who have qualified via NET. NOTE 1: The Ministry follows CSIR/DST/UGC norms in judging candidate eligibility for JRF/SRF/RA/PDF. NOTE 2: The Ministry follows AICTE guidelines for M.Tech and Department of Biotechnology norms for M.Sc in renewable energy. Eligibility Criteria for the Institute
Fellowship slots go only to institutes ranked in…
Fellowship slots go only to institutes ranked in the Top 100 under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), with faculty expertise in relevant RE areas and the infrastructure needed for RE education and research.
Eligible institutions include Universities, Technical Institutions, and national…
Eligible institutions include Universities, Technical Institutions, and national laboratories with research facilities in identified RE thrust areas, as well as institutes running M.Tech./ Integrated M.Sc. courses in energy studies/ renewable energy with a specialisation in any renewable energy branch.
Benefits Provided
National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Category
Fellowship (₹/month)HRAContingency (₹/annum)DurationJRF₹31,000/-As per the central govt. norms₹20,000/-Per Month2 yearsSRF₹35,000/--do--do-2 yearsPDF/RA₹47,000/- (Level I), ₹49,000/- (Level II), ₹54,000/- (Level III).-do--do-2 yearsM.Tech/M.S ₹12,400/---20-24 months (as per the institute norm)M.Sc (Renewable Energy)₹4,000/---24 months (as per the institute norms)
Notes
Notes:
Flexible Allocation
Flexible Allocation: Slot numbers across categories (M.Tech, M.Sc, JRF, SRF, RA) can shift depending on proposal quality and industry demand.
Monthly Disbursement: Every fellowship is paid monthly, straight into the beneficiary's bank account via DBT, once host institutions confirm attendance/continuation.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Proof of Indian citizenship
Proof of Indian citizenship
Aadhaar card
Aadhaar card
Academic transcripts from all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
Academic transcripts from all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
Research proposal
Research proposal
Two letters of recommendation Depending on category, applicants…
Two letters of recommendation Depending on category, applicants may also need to submit:
SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable
SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable
PwD certificate, if applicable
PwD certificate, if applicable
Income certificate, if applicable
Income certificate, if applicable
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Open the official website in any browser (Chrome…
Open the official website in any browser (Chrome is preferred).
On the HRD portal's home page, click "Register"…
On the HRD portal's home page, click "Register" to create your account.
Install the Sandes Application on Android/iOS for mobile…
Install the Sandes Application on Android/iOS for mobile number verification.
On the Registration page, pick the "Student" category,…
On the Registration page, pick the "Student" category, fill in the other mandatory fields, and click Submit.
Check the Sandes App for your OTP and…
Check the Sandes App for your OTP and enter it to finish registering.
Look in your inbox for the temporary password,…
Look in your inbox for the temporary password, then Login using your registered email ID and that emailed password.
Once logged in, click "Entries" and then "Internship…
Once logged in, click "Entries" and then "Internship Form".
Fill in the required fields on the Internship…
Fill in the required fields on the Internship application and click "Submit".
Log back into your account any time to…
Log back into your account any time to check your application status. Call for Applications:
MNRE puts out annual advertisements inviting applications from…
MNRE puts out annual advertisements inviting applications from universities and institutes active in renewable energy education and research.
Interested institutes/universities respond to that advertisement by applying…
Interested institutes/universities respond to that advertisement by applying to the Ministry for fellowship slot allocation. Selection Process for the Institutes:
A committee of eminent scientists and professors --…
A committee of eminent scientists and professors -- including experts from top academic institutions and the Directors General of NISE, NIWE, and NIBE -- selects the host institutes.
Once an institute is chosen and allotted a…
Once an institute is chosen and allotted a set number of fellowship slots, it runs its own internal selection via its Research or Administrative committees. Selection Process for the Candidates:
Selected institutes pick out meritorious candidates meeting MNRE's…
Selected institutes pick out meritorious candidates meeting MNRE's eligibility criteria and send their details to the Ministry as NREF fellows.
Each year, the host institution must send in…
Each year, the host institution must send in student details matching the number of fellowship slots it has been sanctioned.
Once the Ministry receives and verifies these names,…
Once the Ministry receives and verifies these names, it formally awards fellowships to the individual students/candidates based on their eligibility.
Official Application & Website
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