Are you a student in India with a strong idea in artificial intelligence? The IndiaAI Fellowship 2026 to 2027 may help you fund it. Eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students can receive up to ₹1 lakh or ₹2 lakh. Students who present at an international conference can get another ₹1 lakh.
The application deadline is 30 November 2026. Your current semester decides if you can apply. So check that first.
Last Information Checked: 15 October 2026
Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
| Programme | IndiaAI Fellowship 2026 to 2027 |
| Organiser | IndiaAI |
| Location | India |
| Who can apply | Undergraduate Integrated Degree (IDD) and postgraduate students in the set semesters |
| Undergraduate and IDD funding | Up to ₹1 lakh |
| Postgraduate funding | Up to ₹2 lakh |
| International conference support | An extra ₹1 lakh for presentations |
| Deadline | 30 November 2026 |
About the Fellowship
IndiaAI wants to support the next group of AI researchers and innovators. The fellowship gives money to students who want to do research and build AI solutions. The goal is to help students explore advanced AI. It also aims to strengthen India’s research and technology world.
The fellowship is open to students at different levels of study. It also helps selected students share their work with researchers around the world.
Fellowship Benefits
- Undergraduate students: up to ₹1 lakh
- Integrated Degree (IDD) students: up to ₹1 lakh
- Postgraduate students: up to ₹2 lakh
- International conference support: an extra amount of up to ₹1 lakh for presentations
Who Can Apply
Your programme length and your current semester decide if you are eligible.
| Your programme | You can apply if |
| Three year undergraduate | You are at the beginning of the fifth semester |
| Four year undergraduate | You are at the beginning of the seventh semester |
| Five year Integrated Degree (IDD) | You are at the beginning of the ninth semester |
| Postgraduate | You are in semester one, two or three |
Check that your programme structure and your current academic standing match the rules on the official portal.
Who Should Apply
This fellowship fits students who want to grow in AI. Examples are machine learning, intelligent systems and AI applications. It also suits students with research ideas that solve real problems. If you plan to present your work abroad, look into the extra conference funding too. Read its conditions first.
Key Dates
- 15 October 2026: Check your eligibility and read the guidelines
- 30 November 2026: Application deadline
- After the deadline: Watch the official portal for selection and funding news
What To Check on the Official Portal
The public announcement does not give every detail. Check these on the official portal before you apply:
- How and when the money is paid
- Which costs the money can be used for
- The conditions for the conference support
- Which subjects and fields are accepted
- Any rules for your college or university
- How applicants are selected
- The full list of documents
How To Apply
- Visit the official portal at fellowship.indiaai.gov.in.
- Read the fellowship guidelines carefully.
- Confirm that your degree programme and semester meet the rules.
- Review the documents and research details you need.
- Fill in the application form with correct details.
- Submit before 30 November 2026.
- Check the portal for updates on selection, funding and extra requirements.
Mistakes To Avoid
- Applying when your semester does not match the rules
- Starting your application in the last week
- Assuming you will get the full amount. The announcement says up to ₹1 lakh or ₹2 lakh
- Counting on the conference money before you read its conditions
- Skipping the official guidelines because the announcement is short