Registering on the Common Fellowships Portal (CFP) and creating a unique CFP ID allows you to manage and submit applications across various doctoral and post-doctoral research schemes (such as DBT, CSIR, DST, and UGC) through a single unified profile.
Here is a step-by-step guide to help you register and generate your CFP ID.
Prerequisites Before You Begin
Make sure you have the following ready before starting registration:
Active Email Address: Must remain active throughout your research tenure.
Mobile Number: For OTP verification and SMS alerts.
Government Photo ID: Aadhaar Card, Passport, or PAN Card for profile verification.
Academic Documents: Certificates and mark sheets (10th/12th, Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. completion/enrollment details).
1.Visit the Official Portal: Ensure you are on the authentic Government of India site.Navigate to the official portal at fellowships.gov.in. Click on the "Register" or "New Applicant / Student Registration" button on the home page header.
2.Complete Basic Account Registration:Verification via OTP is mandatory.Fill in your primary details:
Full Name: As printed on your official certificates/IDs.
Email Address & Mobile Number: Enter active credentials.
Password Creation: Create a strong password following the on-screen complexity guidelines.
Click Submit to trigger OTP verification sent to your registered email and mobile number. Enter the OTPs to activate your account.
3.Log In to Your Scholar Dashboard:Access the profile completion portal.Return to fellowships.gov.in and click "Login". Enter your registered email address and password to open your scholar dashboard.
4.Fill Out Your Comprehensive Scholar Profile:All fields must be accurate to generate the CFP ID.Complete all required profile sections:
Personal Information: Date of birth, category (General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD), and correspondence/permanent address.
Academic Credentials: Mark/CGPA percentages, passing years, major subjects, and awarding universities for high school, undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. degrees (if applicable).
National Level Qualifying Exams: Qualification details for national tests like NET, GATE, BET, or INSPIRE eligibility.
Publications & Research Experience: List indexed journal publications, patents, or prior fellowship experience (required for SRF and Post-Doc applicants).
5.Upload Required Documents:File size should comply with portal limits (usually PDF/JPEG < 500 KB).Upload clear scanned copies of:
Recent passport-sized photograph and signature.
Identity proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID).
Category certificate (if applicable).
Final degree certificates or provisional degree mark sheets.
6.Generate and Download Your CFP ID:Your unique identification across all S&T fellowships.Review your filled profile for accuracy and click "Final Submit". Upon successful submission:
A unique Common Fellowship Portal (CFP) ID (e.g., CFP-2026-XXXXX) will be generated on your dashboard.
A confirmation email containing your CFP ID will be sent to your registered email address.
You can now use this CFP ID to log in, apply directly to active fellowship calls, or track application statuses.
Important Tips
Save Your CFP ID: Quote this ID in all official correspondence with fellowship nodal officers or funding departments (such as enquiry-fellowships@dbt.nic.in).
Keep Profile Updated: If you gain additional research experience or publish new SCI papers, update your profile before submitting new fellowship applications.
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