Candidates must possess one of the following essential qualifications to be eligible for the fellowship:
- Qualification A: A Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science, selected through a national eligibility test like CSIR-UGC NET or GATE.
- Qualification B: A Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course, selected through national level examinations conducted by agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc.
Desirable Qualification:
- B.Tech or M.Tech in Computer Engineering/ CSE/ CS/ Information Technology/ ECE/ Civil Engineering.