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TISS's Doctoral Research Fellowship is not a single lump-sum award; it is the route by which the institute's Doctoral Students' Office (DSO) processes and certifies the external fellowships — UGC-NET/JRF, ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship, RGNF, ICMR — that fund most full-time PhD scholars admitted to its Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad campuses. Entry runs through TISS's own Research Entrance Test/Research Aptitude Test, evaluation of a submitted research proposal, and a personal interview, with candidates typically shortlisted for interview at roughly a 1:5 ratio against available seats. Once enrolled, scholars must maintain at least 55% marks (or the equivalent UGC 10-point grade) across coursework to remain registered and proceed toward thesis submission.