Government SchemeVerified for 2026

University of Hyderabad UGC Non-NET Fellowship Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

No Income Bar / Not specified

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

FAQs for University of Hyderabad UGC Non-NET Fellowship

Q.Who can claim the UoH Non-NET fellowship?

Full-time registered PhD scholars at UoH who do not hold JRF, SRF, or project funding.

Q.What portal is used to claim the fellowship?

Scholars must submit their monthly claims online via the UoH FAMOUS portal.

Q.Is there a contingency grant?

Yes, ₹10,000 per year for Science and ₹8,000 per year for Humanities & Social Sciences.