Fellowship payments are made monthly. They start from the candidate's Date of Joining and are disbursed directly to the beneficiary's bank account via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. This process relies on receiving attendance and continuation reports from the host institutions.

Fellowships granted after the 2022-23 period can extend beyond the scheme's official end date, as long as they fall within the fellowship's stipulated duration. This ensures students have enough time to complete their research.

Yes, the number of fellowships allocated to categories like M.Tech, M.Sc, JRF, SRF, and RA is flexible. This adjustment is made based on the quality of the research proposals received and the current demands of the industry.

The Scientist-in-charge, HRD serves as the convenor for the selection committee. They play a key role in coordinating the committee's activities and ensuring the selection process runs smoothly.

Institutes are evaluated based on their ranking in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The presence of qualified faculty in renewable energy fields and sufficient infrastructure for RE education and research are also crucial factors.

Absolutely. The scheme specifically supports research in cutting-edge technology areas related to renewable energy, aligning with the priority research areas identified by the Ministry.

The scheme prioritizes research that is at the forefront of technological development. This means the work should be innovative and push boundaries, rather than focusing on general or commonly practiced research methods.

MNRE issues yearly advertisements inviting universities and institutes to apply for fellowship slots. These applications are for students pursuing higher education and research in designated renewable energy focus areas.

The DBT mode ensures that fellowship amounts reach beneficiaries directly and transparently. This method bypasses intermediaries, making the process more efficient and accountable.

For M.Tech/PhD, candidates are selected based on their GATE Score, CSIR Score, CSIR-JRF, AICTE, or NET Qualified Scores. For M.Sc in renewable energy, qualification in the NET exam is required.

The monthly fellowship amounts for M.Tech and M.Sc students are lower than those for JRF, SRF, and RA/PDF. This reflects the scheme's emphasis on supporting more advanced and specialized research through the latter categories.

Eligible institutes must be among the Top 100 in the NIRF rankings and have faculty with relevant renewable energy expertise and research infrastructure. Universities, technical institutions, and national labs in this field can apply.

A selection committee, composed of eminent scientists, professors, and experts from reputed academic institutions, DG NISE, NIWE, NIBE, and the HRD Group Head, is responsible for selecting the institutes.

Transparency is maintained through the composition of the selection committees, which include distinguished scientists, experts, and professionals. This diverse group ensures an unbiased evaluation and selection process.