Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
The IndiaAI Fellowship 2026 to 2027 offers financial support to eligible students in India who want to develop their knowledge and research experience in artificial intelligence. The initiative is part of the Government of India's IndiaAI Mission, which aims to strengthen the country's artificial intelligence ecosystem, encourage innovation and develop a skilled workforce capable of working with emerging technologies.
The fellowship supports students undertaking AI related research and projects across different academic disciplines. Rather than limiting participation to computer science and engineering students, the programme also recognises the potential for artificial intelligence to contribute to fields such as medicine, law, commerce, business and the liberal arts.
Funding varies according to the applicant's level of study. Eligible undergraduate and integrated degree students may receive up to ₹1 lakh, while postgraduate students may receive up to ₹2 lakh for the duration of their programme, subject to the applicable conditions. Eligible students whose research papers are accepted for qualifying international AI conferences may also receive additional financial support for travel or accommodation.
The IndiaAI Fellowship is implemented through the IndiaAI initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It forms part of the broader IndiaAI Mission and its FutureSkills initiative, which seeks to expand access to artificial intelligence education, research and practical applications.
The fellowship is intended to help students translate academic knowledge into research projects that address relevant technological and societal challenges. Supported students can work on AI related topics while developing research skills and gaining experience that may support future academic or professional opportunities.
The programme covers undergraduate, integrated degree, postgraduate and doctoral categories. Each category has its own academic requirements, funding arrangements and documentation rules. Applicants should therefore consult the official guidelines for the category that matches their current enrolment.
• Undergraduate students may receive financial support of up to ₹1 lakh, subject to the programme requirements.
• Eligible integrated degree students may receive up to ₹1 lakh in research funding.
• Postgraduate students may receive up to ₹2 lakh for the duration of their programme, depending on their entry semester and continued eligibility.
• Eligible researchers may receive additional support of up to ₹1 lakh for travel or accommodation associated with presenting a paper at a qualifying international AI conference.
• Students can develop practical experience through AI related research and project work.
• The fellowship supports academic development in artificial intelligence and related fields.
• Participants can strengthen their research portfolios and build experience relevant to further study or careers in technology and innovation.
Funding is subject to the applicable category rules and conditions. Applicants should not assume that every benefit is automatically awarded to every fellow.
The fellowship supports projects based on artificial intelligence or related areas. Relevant fields may include:
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Intelligent systems and AI applications.
• AI applications in medicine and healthcare.
• AI applications in business, commerce and financial services.
• AI related research in law and public policy.
• AI applications in science, engineering and other academic disciplines.
Applicants should ensure that their proposed projects have a clear connection to artificial intelligence and comply with the official programme guidelines.
The programme is intended for eligible Indian nationals enrolled in recognised academic institutions. Requirements vary according to the applicant's study level.
Undergraduate applicants
• Must be in the eligible stage of their undergraduate programme.
• Students in three year programmes may apply after completing the fourth semester, subject to the official rules.
• Students in four year programmes may apply after completing the sixth semester, subject to the official rules.
• Must have completed at least three full time courses in artificial intelligence.
• Must have achieved a CGPA of at least 8.0 or 80 percent in the last completed semester.
• Must be undertaking an AI related project.
Integrated degree applicants
• Must meet the prescribed semester requirements for their integrated degree programme.
• Must have completed at least three full time AI courses.
• Must meet the required academic performance threshold.
• Must be undertaking a relevant AI project.
Postgraduate applicants
• Must have confirmed admission to an eligible postgraduate programme.
• Must apply during the first, second or third semester.
• Must have achieved at least 80 percent or an equivalent grade in their undergraduate degree.
• Applicants in their second or third postgraduate semester must also meet the required postgraduate academic performance threshold.
• Must be undertaking an AI related project.
Part time students are not eligible under the published undergraduate and postgraduate criteria. The official portal also sets separate requirements for doctoral applicants, including full time enrolment, research in AI and specific academic performance standards.
The official portal lists supporting documents that applicants must prepare according to their category. These may include:
• An endorsement letter from the project guide, signed and stamped on official letterhead.
• An endorsement letter from the institution head, Head of Department or registrar, signed and stamped on official letterhead.
• Academic marksheets or records covering the required semesters.
• A cancelled cheque or bank passbook cover page showing an account in the student's name.
• A passport size photograph in an accepted image format.
• Additional documents specified in the official guidelines for the relevant student category.
Applicants should use the current official document formats and ensure that endorsements and academic records are complete before submitting their applications.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
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