Teach For India Fellowship
Teach For India · Selected Cities
| Scheme Name | Teach For India Fellowship |
| Provided By | Teach For India |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
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
₹5.1 Lakh+
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of INR 30,000. A City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) ranging from INR 6,000 to INR 12,600 per month is provided for relocation, depending on the placement city. Additional benefits include reimbursements for work-related expenses and health insurance up to INR 100,000.
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Monthly stipend:INR 25,344
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City Compensatory Allowance/Housing:INR 6,000–12,600
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Health insurance up to INR 100,000 and free counselling
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Reimbursements for school supplies
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Casual, sick leave, holidays, summer break
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5-week residential training
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Mentorship from program manager
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Access to career fair post-fellowship[1][2]
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | PG / Professional |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | General |
| Domicile State | Selected Cities |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Academic background info
- ✓work experiences
- ✓essays on motivation
- ✓Teach For India Fellowship Completion Letter (for alumni if applicable)
Selection Process
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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)
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Criteria include belief in equitable education, leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, boldness.[1][4][6]
Renewal Policy
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Not applicable
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2-year fixed program
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Submit online application form with academic background, work experience, reasons for joining, and interests.
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Complete online test (active for 72 hours post-submission).
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Participate in 30-minute telephonic interview.
- 4Attend Assessment Centre
Sample Teaching, Group Activity, Personal Interview, Critical Thinking Assessment.[2][4][6
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