Teach For India Fellowship
About the Program
The Teach For India Fellowship is a 2-year full-time paid program where selected fellows serve as teachers in English medium government or low-fee private schools in underserved communities across 8 cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune. It aims to develop leadership skills to drive educational equity.[1][2][6]
Benefits & Financial Support
Inclusions
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Monthly stipend: INR 25,344 - City Compensatory Allowance/
Housing: INR 6,000
–12,600 - Health insurance up to INR 100,000 and free counselling - Reimbursements for school supplies - Casual, sick leave, holidays, summer break - 5-week residential training - Mentorship from program manager - Access to career fair post-fellowship[1][2]
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
PG / Professional
Must be enrolled in relevant courses.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Multi-stage: Application form and online test (Stage 1), Telephonic Interview (Stage 2), Final Assessment Centre with teaching exercise, group activities, interview, and critical thinking (Stage 3)
Criteria include belief in equitable education, leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, boldness.[1][4][6]
Renewal Policy
Not applicable
2-year fixed program
Application Process
1. Submit online application form with academic background, work experience, reasons for joining, and interests. 2. Complete online test (active for 72 hours post-submission). 3. Participate in 30-minute telephonic interview. 4. Attend Assessment Centre: Sample Teaching, Group Activity, Personal Interview, Critical Thinking Assessment.[2][4][6]
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Invalid Date
Applications for 2026 cohort open; first-time applicants since July 2025; exact deadline not specified in sources
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
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