HSCST Fellowship Programme for Ph.D., Haryana
Haryana state government scheme
The HSCST Fellowship Programme of the Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology pays full-time Ph.D. researchers a monthly stipend of Rs 31,000 rising to Rs 35,000, plus an annual contingency grant of Rs 20,000. Postgraduates with 55% marks who have qualified CSIR-UGC NET apply online at harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in.
What is the HSCST Fellowship Programme?
The HSCST Fellowship Programme is a doctoral research fellowship run by the Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology (HSCST), the state's apex science and technology body under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Haryana. The council is based at Bays 35-38, Sector 2, Panchkula.
The programme funds full-time Ph.D. research in the sciences at recognised institutions and universities located in Haryana. Its purpose is to keep strong science postgraduates in the state's own research system rather than losing them to institutions elsewhere, and to build a research base in Haryana's universities across Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and the Life Sciences.
The fellowship is listed under the Department of Science and Technology on the Haryana State DBT portal, and applications are routed through the state's centralised scholarship portal, Har-Chhatravratti, at harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in.
How much does the HSCST Fellowship pay?
HSCST publishes two stipend tracks, depending on which qualification the candidate holds in the Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test:
| Track | Junior Research Fellow | Senior Research Fellow |
|---|---|---|
| JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC) qualified | Rs 31,000 per month | Rs 35,000 per month |
| LS-NET qualified (eligibility for lectureship) | Rs 18,000 per month | Rs 21,000 per month |
In addition, an annual contingency grant of Rs 20,000 is provided per fellow to the host university or institution. The contingency grant is meant for research consumables, field work, and related expenditure. It is routed through the institution rather than paid into the fellow's own account.
The move from Junior Research Fellow to Senior Research Fellow is the standard upgrade after the fellow completes the initial period of the fellowship and the institution certifies satisfactory progress, on the pattern used across Indian research fellowships.
Who is eligible for the HSCST Fellowship?
You can apply if:
- You hold an M.Sc. or equivalent postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks.
- You have qualified the Joint CSIR-UGC NET, either for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF-NET) or for eligibility for lectureship (LS-NET). Which of the two you hold decides your stipend slab.
- You are within the age limit of 28 years, relaxed by five years for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, women and physically handicapped applicants.
- You are pursuing, or about to join, full-time Ph.D. research at a recognised institution or university in Haryana.
- You are not receiving fellowship assistance from any other source.
Who cannot apply / who is not eligible:
- Candidates below 55% marks in the qualifying postgraduate degree.
- Candidates who have not qualified CSIR-UGC NET in either form. A postgraduate degree on its own is not sufficient.
- Candidates over the age limit who do not fall into a relaxation category.
- Part-time Ph.D. scholars, and candidates registered at institutions outside Haryana.
- Anyone already drawing a fellowship, from CSIR, UGC, DST, ICMR, an institutional fellowship, or any other source. Double-drawing is barred and the undertaking on the form is explicit.
- Anyone applying by post or email. The council states that only online applications will be entertained.
What documents are required for the HSCST Fellowship?
| Document | Mandatory | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc./equivalent degree and mark sheets | Yes | Must show 55% or above |
| CSIR-UGC NET result card | Yes | JRF-NET or LS-NET; decides your stipend slab |
| Proof of date of birth | Yes | Matriculation certificate is the usual proof |
| Category or disability certificate | For relaxation claims | For SC/ST/OBC/PwD age relaxation |
| Ph.D. registration/admission proof | Yes | At a recognised Haryana institution |
| Supervisor and head-of-institution certificate | Yes | Confirms full-time enrolment |
| No-other-fellowship undertaking | Yes | Signed by the applicant and countersigned |
| Aadhaar and bank account details | Yes | For verification and stipend release |
Scan every document as a clear PDF or image within the size limits the portal specifies. Applications are commonly rejected for an unreadable NET result card or a mark sheet that shows grade points without the equivalent percentage; if your university issues CGPA, upload the official conversion certificate too.
How to apply for the HSCST Fellowship
- Check the Notices section on harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in for the current HSCST Fellowship advertisement and its closing date. The portal listed 3 September 2026 as the last date for the current round.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal if the current notice requires it, and note the OTR number.
- Register on the Har-Chhatravratti portal using your Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) ID and mobile number, and verify with the OTP generated.
- Sign in, select the HSCST Fellowship Programme from the list of schemes, and open the application form.
- Fill in your academic details: postgraduate degree, percentage, CSIR-UGC NET qualification and roll number, proposed research area, and the Haryana institution where you are or will be registered.
- Upload the documents, including the supervisor's certificate and the undertaking that you draw no other fellowship.
- Submit before the closing date and download the filled application and acknowledgement. Some rounds also require a hard copy to be routed through the head of the institution — read the current advertisement carefully on this point.
Only online applications are entertained. There is no walk-in or postal route to the council office.
How to check your HSCST Fellowship application status
- Log in to harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in with your registered credentials.
- Open the application status or track application section and select the HSCST Fellowship.
- The status shows the stage, submitted, verified by the institution, under scrutiny at HSCST, selected, or rejected.
- Selection results and merit lists are also published as notices on the portal, so check the Notices page during the result period.
Why HSCST Fellowship applications get rejected
- NET qualification not in an accepted form, for example, a state eligibility test instead of the Joint CSIR-UGC NET.
- Postgraduate percentage below 55%, or a CGPA uploaded without a conversion certificate.
- Over age without a valid relaxation certificate.
- Ph.D. institution outside Haryana, or a part-time registration.
- Another fellowship already being drawn, discovered at verification.
- Institutional certificate missing or not signed by the head of the institution.
- Application submitted after the closing date, since the portal locks.
Key dates to watch
HSCST advertises the fellowship in cycles rather than on a fixed annual calendar. One round closed on 29 May 2026, and the Haryana scholarship portal subsequently listed 3 September 2026 as the last date for the current round. Because the dates move, the Notices page on harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in is the only reliable source: treat any date circulated on social media as unverified until you see it in a council notice.
Help and contact for the HSCST Fellowship
- Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology, Bays 35-38, Sector 2, Panchkula, Haryana 134112
- Phone: 0172-2560339, 0172-2561339
- Email: dsthry@gmail.com
- Portal: harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in
Your own university's research or scholarship cell is the first place to take a question about the institutional certificate or the contingency grant, since that money is administered by the institution and not paid to the fellow directly. There is no application fee and no agent is authorised to file on behalf of a candidate.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the HSCST Fellowship pay?
The HSCST Fellowship pays Rs 31,000 a month as a Junior Research Fellow and Rs 35,000 a month as a Senior Research Fellow to candidates who qualified JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC), and Rs 18,000 rising to Rs 21,000 a month to candidates who qualified LS-NET. Each fellow also carries an annual contingency grant of Rs 20,000 to the host university or institution.
Who is eligible for the HSCST Fellowship?
Candidates holding an M.Sc. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks, who have qualified the Joint CSIR-UGC NET for Junior Research Fellowship or for lectureship, are under the prescribed age limit, and are pursuing or joining full-time Ph.D. research at a recognised institution or university in Haryana.
What is the age limit and is there any relaxation?
The published age limit is 28 years, relaxed by five years for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, women and physically handicapped applicants. Proof of date of birth and the relevant category certificate must be uploaded with the application.
Which subjects does the fellowship cover?
The programme supports doctoral research in the sciences, including Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and the Life Sciences. It is a science and technology fellowship, not a general humanities scholarship.
Can I hold another fellowship at the same time?
No. Applicants must not be receiving fellowship assistance from any other source, and the application requires an undertaking to that effect countersigned by the supervisor and head of institution.
Where do I apply for the HSCST Fellowship?
Only online, on the Haryana centralised scholarship portal at harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in. The council states that only online applications will be entertained; postal or email applications are not considered.
What is the last date to apply?
The Haryana scholarship portal listed 3 September 2026 as the last date for the current HSCST Fellowship round. Dates change every cycle — an earlier round closed on 29 May 2026 — so check the notices section of the portal before you start.
Who do I contact about the fellowship?
Contact the Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology, Bays 35-38, Sector 2, Panchkula 134112, on 0172-2560339 or 0172-2561339, or by email at dsthry@gmail.com.
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