hi i just came thro reputed institutes in india reported by c-kore ,market research firm and published in week mag. i hope its useful for engineering and medical aspirants to know the quality of instituts based on infrastrusture,pedagogy system,industry interactions,placements,etc.....

Top engineering institutes:1. IIT-kharagpur2. IIT-kanpur,3. IIT-mumbai,4. IIT-delhi,5. IIT-chennai,6. IIT-rourkela7. IT BHU,varanasi8. Indian school of mines9. IIT, guwahati10. Anna university,chennai11. Jadavpur university,jadavpur12. NIT-Tarapur13. NIT-Warangal14. Delhi college of eng,newdelhi15. Punjab eng college,chandigarh16. NIT-surathkal17. Motilal nehru-NIT,allahabad 18. Bengal eng & science university,shilapur19. Netaji subhas institute of technology,new delhi20. IIT hyderabad

Top Medical colleges

1) AIIMS,new delhi2) CMC,chennai3) AFMC,pune4) JIPMER,pondicherry5) Seth GS medical college,mumbai6) Maulana azad medical college,delhi7) King george medical university,lucknow8) Kasturba medical college,manipal9) St.john's medical colllege,bangalore10) Grant medical college,mumbai11) LTM medical college,mumbai12) Institute of medical science,BHU,varanasi13) BJ medical college,pune14) Bangalore medical college,bangalore15) Amrita ins of medical science,kochi16) MMC, chennai17) Osmania medical college,hyderabad

18) Calcutta medical college,calcutta19) Stanley medical college,chennai20) CMC,ludhiana

Scholarships for Higher Education 

Many scholarships for bioscience students are available both in India and abroad. Some of the prestigious scholarships awarding bodies are listed below. Please click the link to follow. 

Lady Tata Memorial Trust Research Fellowship

Gift Scholarships for carrying out doctoral studies in India in the field of biomedical/medical sciences. The project should be in the field of medicine/medical biotechnology. Tenure for three years. Monthly stipend of 8000 plus a contingency grant of 20000 per year. Apply by December of every year. Eligibility MDDS/MD/MSc life sciences. Application must be supported with an approved research plan by a supervisor duly recognized as research guide of an university or research institute. Selection is based on initial screening and interview. For more details please write to The Director, Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Bombay house, 24, Homi Modi Street, Fort Mumbai – 400001

JN Tata Endowment Scholarship

Loan scholarships for MS/PhD studies abroad in the field of Architecture, Biochemistry, Business administration, chemistry, computer science, English Literature, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Psychology, Physics. Eligibility criteria are graduate with consistent academic record in the respective discipline. Selection based on initial screening of application and subsequent interview. Repayment has to be done after the completion of degree. Award amount ranges from 50000-200000. For more details write to The Director, J N Tata Endowment, Bombay house, 24, Homi Modi Street, Fort, Mumbai – 400001,

 R D Sethna Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are awarded in the field of science and technology. For more information regarding application form and application procedure write to The Chief Executive, R D Sethna Scholarship Fund, Esplanade House, 29, Waudby Road, Mumbai – 400001 

R D Birla Smarak Kosh Grants

Scholarships are awarded in the form of training grants in the field of medicine, science and technology. For more information regarding application form and application procedure write to The Director, R D Birla Smarak Kosh medical research center, Bombay Hospital trust, Hospital Avenue, Mumbai – 400020 

K.C. Mahindra Education Trust Scholarship

Interest free loan scholarships are awarded to the deserving students in the area of Engineering, Natural science, Medicine, Business Management, Survey and prospecting of Mineral resources of the country, Alternate sources of energy, Oceanography, Off shore drilling, Harvesting of ocean wealth, water management, Agriculture research and Engineering, Transportation, High tech electronics, Economics and other emerging areas related to science and tech. Eligibility

criteria are graduate with consistent academic record. Award duration is for two years. For more information please write to The Managing Trustee, K C Mahindra Education Trust, Cecil court, Mahakavi Bhusan Marg, Mumbai 400039 

Sahu Jain Trust Scholarships

Scholarships in the area of science and technology. Duration is two years. For more information please write to The Secretary, Sahu Jain Trust, 18 Institutional area, Lodi road, New Delhi – 110003 

Inlaks Foundation

Highly prestigious and huge scholarship from Indian source. Scholarships are awarded for MS/PhD studies both in India and Abroad. To be eligible for application the applicant must have secured confirmed admission in reputed universities India/Abroad. Selection is made through initial screening of application and subsequent interview. For more information please write to Inlaks Scholarships P.O. Box 2108. Delhi 110007. 

Aga Khan Foundation International Fellowship Program

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.  

Rhodes Scholarship For Indian Students for PhD studies at Oxford University

Six scholarships are awarded to Indian students each year for degree leading to PhD at Cambridge University. For more information write to The Office of Indian Secretary, Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee, PO Box 2108, Delhi 110007. 

Indian Academy of Science Summer Research Fellowships

Summer Fellowships are awarded to bright students and teachers to work with fellows on research-oriented projects. Approximately 75 such fellowships to students and 25 fellowships to teachers are offered every year with travel and living expenses paid. Announcements inviting applications appear in Resonance and Current Science around November-December, and the selected applicants notified by February-March can avail the fellowships for two months between April and July. The fellowship is very prestigious. M.Sc first students in any branch of life science are eligible to apply. All of the selected candidate candidates are provided with a stipend of 3000 pm. 

Paul Foundation Scholarships.

Scholarships are awarded for postgraduate studies only (MS/PhD) both in India and abroad. Selection process is through an initial application and interview.

 

Kishor Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana

 Indian Institute of Science Bangalore administers KVPY.  The "Kishor Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana" is an ongoing programme started by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India to encourage students of Basic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to take up research careers in these areas. The aim of the programme is to identify and encourage talented students with aptitude for research. Available to students studying XI, XII, B.Sc., M.Sc. B.E., B.Tech, B.Arch, M.B.B.S. etc. This programme strives to assist the students to realise their potential and to ensure that the best scientific talent is tapped for research and development in the country. Generous scholarships will be provided (up to the pre-PhD. level) to the selected students.  For more information please write to The Convener, Kishor Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore 560012  

Ministry of Human Resourse Development International Scholarships

Various fellowships are available for studies in Germany, UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Italy, Portugal and other countries. Then scholarships are available for MS/PhD, and short-term research. 

AICTE National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF) 

Scholarships for studies in UK (M.S/PHD)

These scholarships are administered by British Council India. Please click the link to get an updated information.

India Oil Scholarships 

National Talent Search Examination (For +10 students) 

Indira Gandhi PG Scholarship for Single Girl Child

Ministry of Human Resource Development awards scholarships to girls who are only child of their parents for Postgraduate studies in India in any discipline. More information may be requested from Joint Secretary (sa), University Grants Commission, UGC block, Delhi University, South Campus Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi- 100 021  Research Associateship for SC/ST Candidates  The scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the candidates for the deprived section of the society and to provide them opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Science, Engineering & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities & Colleges. The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity to SC/ST candidates to undertake Postdoctoral research in Science, Engineering & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences at Indian Universities and Colleges. The candidate should have a doctorate degree in the relevant subject preferably with published research work to their credit and evidence of independent research work. The upper age for male applicants is 50 years as on 1 July, of the year and 55years in the case of female candidates. The total tenure is 5 (five) years (i.e. non extendable). The value of the Associateship shall be Rs.12,000/- p.m. (fixed for five years i.e. non extendable) with an annual contingency grant of 30,000/-p.a. and Departmental Assistance @ 10% of Associateship to the host Institution & H.R.A. (as per rules). The applications in the prescribed format given below, may be sent to the JOINT SECRETARY (SA), UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, UGC BLOCK, DELHI UNIVERSITY, SOUTH

CAMPUS BENITO JUAREZ MARG, NEW DELHI- 100 021, duly forwarded through the University/Institute/College where the fellow desire to undertake research work within one month from the date of issue of advertisement (non-extendable). Post Graduate Scholarships for professional Courses for SC/ST candidates. The Scheme has been initiated keeping in view of social background of candidates from the deprived section of the Society and to provide them opportunity to undertake Post-Graduate Level studies in professional subjects like Engg. & Tech., Management, Pharmacy (etc. in Indian Universities and Colleges). The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity to SC/ST candidates to undertake Post Graduate Level Studies in Professional Subjects at Indian Universities and Colleges. The candidate should have graduation degree in the relevant subject and obtained admissible at the Post-Gradate Level in any of the professional subject in a recognized Universities/Colleges. The upper age limit for male applicants is 45 years as on Ist July on the year of and 50 years in the case of female candidates. The tenure of fellowship for completion of Post-Graduate.  The value of scholarship shall be for professional courses Rs. 5,000/-p.m. with the Contingency of Rs. 15,000/-p.a and for other courses Rs. 3,000/-p.m. with the contingency of Rs. 10,000/-p.a. respectively. The applications in the prescribed format given below, may be sent to the JOINT SECRETARY (SA), UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, UGC BLOCK, DELHI UNIVERSITY, SOUTH CAMPUS, BENITO JUAREZ MARG, NEW DELHI- 100 021, duly forwarded through the University/Institute/College where the fellow desire to undertake research work within one month from the date of issue of advertisement (non-extendable).

Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNFS) for SC/ST Candidates Sponsored By the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India.

The University Grants Commission awards fellowship under the above scheme for SC/ST candidates The scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the candidates for the deprived section of the society and to provide them opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Science, Engg. & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities & Colleges. The objective of this award is to provide fellowships in the form of financial assistance to students belonging to SC/ST to pursue higher studies leading to M.Phil and Ph.D in Science, Engg. & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences. The candidate should have a post graduate degree in the concerned subject. He/she should preferably be registered for M.Phil or Ph.D. in any University/Institution in India. The applications in the prescribed format given below, may be sent to the JOINT SECRETARY, (SA), UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI, SOUTH CAMPUS, BENITO JUAREZ MARG, NEW DELHI-110 021 duly forwarded through the universities/Institutions/Colleges where the fellow desires to undertake research work within one month from the date of issue of advertisement (nonextendable). The application form must be filled in carefully. Attested copies of all certificates and degrees including caste/tribe certificates must be enclosed along with the Application. Direct & incomplete applications are liable to be rejected. The selection will be made on the basis of the percentage of marks of the candidates in their Post Graduate examination. The decision of the Commission in this regard shall be final.

Fellowship amount is 8000 pm plus contingency grant of 10000 pa. 

CSIR- Junior Research Fellowship

Council For Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) conducts all India National Eligibility Test for the award of Junior Research Fellowship at all CSIR research laboratories and university departments for higher education leading to the degree of PhD. The test is conducted twice a year, in June and December. The test details are advertised in all leading Indian dailies. The fellowship amount is Rs 8000 pm plus a contingency grant of 20000 pa for the first two years and 10000 pm plus annual contingency of 20000 pa for the nest three years. 

CSIR – Senior Research Fellowship

Senior research fellowships (SRF) are awarded to working professional in government research laboratories or university departments who have at least two years of research/teaching experience. Applications are invited through advertisement in leading Indian dailies. Candidates who hold M.Sc/MBBS/MD/M.Tech or equivalent are eligible to apply. 

ICMR – Junior Research Fellowship

ICMR holds a national level examination for determining the eligibility of Indian National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) through Indian Council of Medical Research. The award of Junior Research Fellowship to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding placement in a medical college / hospital / university / national laboratory / institution of higher learning and research as applicable.  The amount of fellowship is Rs 8000 pm for first two years and Rs 10000 pm for the next two years.  

ICMR – Senior Research Fellowship

Senior Research fellowships provide opportunities to bright young men and women to pursue research and training invariably leading to Ph.D/MD etc. under experienced researchers/investigators of repute in the field of biomedicine.  Senior research fellowships (SRF) are awarded to working professional in government research laboratories or university departments who have at least two years of research/teaching experience. Applications for Senior Research fellows received through out the year on the prescribed format. 

ICMR – Short Term Research Studentship For Medical Students (MBBS)

The STS program provides an opportunity to undergraduate medical students to familiarize themselves with research techniques, methodology and also with preparing reports.  It is expected that the Guides provide ample support and guidance to the student in their endeavor. 

DBT – Post Doctoral fellowship in Biotechnology and Life Sciences

In association with Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, Department of Biotechnology awards Post doctoral fellowships to Indian nationals. The applicant must possess PhD/MD/MS in Biomedical Sciences/Life Sciences. Those who have submitted the thesis are also eligible to apply. The award amount is 12,000 pm and contingency grant of 50,000 pa. The award is tenable for a period of two years. The selection is made through an interview conducted at IISc Bangalore 

DBT – Junior Research Fellowships

These are recently introduced fellowships for M.Sc students in any field of Life Sciences. The fellowship is tenable in any University/Institute in India where the candidate can register for PhD. The applicants should be below the age of 28 years, and 33 years in case of reserved categories, and women candidates. Candidates with 60%(55% for reserved categories) of the total marks (equivalent in grade) are eligible. The fellowship will be initially for a period of 3 years extendable for 2 more years based on performance. By the end of 2nd year the performance of JRF will be assessed and will be upgraded to SRF. The fellowship as JRF / SRF will be @ Rs. 8, 000/-/ 9000/- per month + HRA as per host Institute norms, and a research contingency of Rs.30, 000/- per year. The candidates will be selected based on a written admission test,“Biotechnology Eligibility Test” (BET) to be conducted at five different centers, namely, Anna University

(Chennai), Sri Venkateshwara College (New Delhi), West Bengal University of Technology (Kolkata), central univ ,Hyderabad and University of Pune (Pune).  

DST – Young Women Scientist Award (For Women Only)