Visvesvaraya PhD scheme has been initiated by the

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Visvesvaraya PhD scheme has been initiated by the Government with an objective of enhancing the number of PhDs in the country to compete globally in the knowledge intensive sectors of Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES). Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme: Phase-II(2021-2030) For Full Time PhD Candidates: Fellowship: ₹ 38,750/- per month (I & II year); ₹ 43,750/- (III to V year) Reimbursement of Rent as per GoI rules Research Contingency Grant @ ₹ 1,20,000/- per year per Full-time candidate to the institutions registering PhD candidates under the scheme Support for International Conference up to ₹ 1,50,000/- to the institutions registering PhD candidates under the scheme For Part Time PhD Candidates: One time incentive of ₹ 3,00,000/- after completion of PhD