Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
The Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship is a MAHE scholarship for eligible full-time PhD scholars in India, supporting doctoral research across multiple disciplines and campuses.
The Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship is a doctoral scholarship offered by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) in India for eligible full-time PhD scholars. It appears across MAHE PhD calls in a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, health sciences, management, pharmacy, neuroscience, and other interdisciplinary research areas.
The scholarship is intended for candidates admitted to MAHE's PhD programme at campuses such as Manipal, Mangaluru, Bengaluru, and Jamshedpur. Reference postings show that it is commonly available to full-time research scholars at units including Manipal Institute of Technology and other MAHE schools and departments. MAHE also offers other PhD categories such as part-time, self-sponsored, and externally funded scholars, but the Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship is specifically associated with eligible full-time PhD study.
Based on posted opportunities, the scholarship generally provides a monthly stipend, with figures commonly stated as INR 25,000 per month during probation, INR 31,000 per month in the first two years, and INR 35,000 per month in the final year. Some postings also mention financial assistance for conferences and workshops, and MAHE's PhD portal should be consulted for the latest scholarship terms and fee details.
Applicants are typically expected to meet MAHE PhD admission requirements, usually including a relevant master's degree obtained in full-time mode, or in some cases a qualifying four-year bachelor's degree with strong academic performance. Several postings also mention national eligibility tests such as UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, GPAT, or equivalent, depending on the discipline and admission route.
Students interested in this scholarship should first identify a suitable research area and prospective supervisor, then apply through the MAHE PhD admissions portal. Because funding availability and eligibility can vary by department, candidates should carefully review the specific PhD call and scholarship category for their chosen discipline.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Open to eligible full-time PhD applicants admitted to Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Reference postings indicate applicants normally need a relevant qualifying degree obtained in full-time mode, usually a master's degree, or in some cases a four-year bachelor's degree with strong marks. Some departments prefer or require national research eligibility qualifications such as UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, GPAT, JGEEBILS, or similar tests. Scholarships are merit-based and linked to research potential.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship.
