NPTEL Pre-Doc Fellowship 2026

NPTEL Pre-Doc Fellowship 2026: Application Deadline Extended

The NPTEL Pre-Doc Fellowship continues to attract some of the brightest minds across the country, aiming to shape future researchers, enable academic growth, and open pathways to Ph.D. admissions and higher studies.

With consistent progress across cycles and increasing participation from top institutions like IISc and multiple IITs, the fellowship stands as a powerful platform for students to transition from learning to impactful research. The application deadline for the current cycle has now been extended.

Program Overview & Key Highlights

Parameter	Details
Current Status	Applications Open (Deadline Extended)
Extended Deadline	March 31, 2026
Total Submissions (Current Cycle)	553 project proposals
Participating Institutes	42

Eligibility Criteria

Requirement	Description
Primary Eligibility	Open exclusively to NPTEL Stars and NPTEL Course Toppers.
Recommendation	Applicants must be officially recommended by their respective faculty members.

Program Impact & Current Cycle Statistics

The program has seen massive success and participation. In the previous cycles (Cycle 1 & Cycle 2), over 210 Predocs successfully joined the program, leading to multiple Ph.D. admissions.

The current cycle (Cycle 3) has recorded substantial momentum. Here is the breakdown of top submissions:

Institute / Category	Number of Submissions
IIT Madras & Others	198
IIT Kharagpur	101
IIT Roorkee	86
IIT Guwahati	69

Important Links

Application Portal: Apply Here
Official Information: Visit NPTEL Pre-Doc Fellowship Website

Take the leap from learning to research and submit your proposals before the extended deadline.