If you’re someone who’s into research, PhD, postdoc, or any higher education fellowships in India, then the Common Fellowship Portal 2025 is something you should really know about.
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Gone are the days of visiting multiple websites and getting confused about which fellowship to apply, where to track it, or whether it even exists. This new single-window system makes it all super simple. Let’s break it down, nice and easy.
🌐 What is Common Fellowship Portal?
The Common Fellowship Portal (CFP) is an official online platform launched by the Government of India — where students and scholars can apply, track, and manage various fellowship schemes from different departments, all in one place.
So whether you’re applying for:
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UGC Fellowships
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AICTE Scholarships
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CSIR JRF/NET
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DST Inspire
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DBT-BET
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ICMR Fellowships
…you’ll likely find them listed here.
Official site: https://fellowships.gov.in
🎓 Who Can Use This Portal?
If you’re doing or planning to do:
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PhD or M.Phil
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Postdoctoral research
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Any central government-funded fellowship
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Research-based studies in universities/institutes across India
…then yes, you’re the right candidate for this portal.
It’s open for fresh applicants as well as those who want to track or renew their ongoing fellowships.
🖥️ How to Register on Common Fellowship Portal – Step-by-Step
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Go to 👉 https://fellowships.gov.in
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Click on “New Registration”
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Fill in your basic details – Name, Email, Mobile number, Aadhaar (if required)
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Set your login password
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Verify via OTP (you’ll get on your phone/email)
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Done! You’ll now have your login credentials
Now you can login anytime and apply for any fellowship that’s open.
📝 How to Apply for a Fellowship
Once you’re registered:
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Login using your email/username and password
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Go to “Available Schemes”
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Select the fellowship that fits your course/field
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Fill in your academic and personal info
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Upload scanned copies of required docs
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Submit and note your application ID
That’s it. Your application is submitted and ready to be reviewed by the respective department.
📄 Documents You May Need
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Aadhaar Card
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Research proposal (for some fellowships)
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Educational certificates (Masters/PhD)
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Proof of enrollment
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Bank account details
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Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
Keep all docs scanned and clear — blurry uploads usually lead to rejection or delay.
🔍 How to Check Your Fellowship Status
Already applied? Here’s how to check your status:
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Login to https://fellowships.gov.in
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Go to “My Applications”
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Click on the fellowship you applied for
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You’ll see status updates like “Under Review”, “Approved”, “Pending for Institute Verification”, etc.
Also, if your fellowship is approved, you can track payments and download sanction letters from the same portal.
💡 Why This Portal is a Game-Changer
Let’s be real — earlier, you had to visit 4–5 different sites and check random notices. Now it’s all organized in one place:
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Apply once
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Upload documents once
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Track everything from a single dashboard
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Save time and avoid confusion
Perfect for researchers who’d rather spend time writing their thesis than chasing government paperwork 😅
Final Words
The Common Fellowship Portal is a super useful initiative that’s finally making fellowship applications feel a little less chaotic. Whether you’re starting your PhD or continuing your research journey — this platform is your one-stop destination.
So don’t wait too long — check which fellowships are open, register, and apply before the last date.