Visvesvaraya PDF: Apply online by 30 November 2026

In short

MANUU has extended the online application deadline for the Visvesvaraya PDF Scheme to November 30, 2026.
The extension was announced via a corrigendum issued by MANUU on October 4, 2026.
This corrigendum pertains to the original Visvesvaraya PDF Notification dated September 17, 2026.
Other terms and conditions of the initial notification remain unchanged.
The Nodal Officer for the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme signed the corrigendum.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has announced an extension for the submission of online applications for the Visvesvaraya Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) Scheme. The new deadline for applications is November 30, 2026, providing candidates additional time to complete their submissions.

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This extension was communicated through a corrigendum dated October 4, 2026, issued by MANUU. The corrigendum specifically addresses the Visvesvaraya PDF Notification that was originally released on September 17, 2026, and was signed by the Nodal Officer for the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme.

Details of the Application Deadline Extension

The primary change introduced by the corrigendum is the revised last date for submitting online applications for the postdoctoral fellowship positions. While the application window has been extended, MANUU has specified that all other contents and conditions outlined in the original notification dated September 17, 2026, remain unchanged.

The Visvesvaraya PDF Scheme, supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, aims to promote research in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT-enabled Services (IT-ITeS) sectors.

Comparisons with Other Visvesvaraya PDF Fellowships

Several institutions also offer Visvesvaraya Post-Doctoral Fellowships with their own specific criteria and timelines. For instance, the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kalyani’s Visvesvaraya Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2026 had an application deadline of October 22, 2026. This fellowship offered a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,08,393, along with a contingency grant and travel support, for a one-year full-time engagement. The maximum age limit for applicants was 40 years, and candidates were required to hold a Ph.D. in ESDM/IT-ITeS awarded within the past five years.

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SLIET) also announced an extension for its Post-Doctoral Fellowship under the Visvesvaraya PhD scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase-II. The last date for submitting applications for SLIET’s PDF was July 18, 2025, with the interview dates to be announced on July 22, 2025. SLIET’s fellowship also provided a monthly amount of ₹1,08,393 and a contingency grant for consumables and travel support up to ₹2.10 Lakhs. Applicants for SLIET’s PDF were required to have a minimum of four SCI/SCIE/SSCI-indexed research publications.

IIIT Kalyani Visvesvaraya Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2026 Vacancy Details
Post	Posts	Fellowship	Age
Post-Doctoral Fellow (ESDM / IT-ITeS)	1	Rs.1,08,393/mo + Rs.1L contingency + travel	≤40 years

SLIET Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Important Dates (2025)
Event	Date
Last Date to Submit Application (with all relevant documents, either by hand or through Indian postal services)	18/07/2025
Date of Presentation/Interview	To be announced on the institute website on 22/07/2025

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