Selection:
The Jawaharlal Nehru Fellows are chosen by a selection committee consisting of distinguished persons in different fields of human endeavour. The selection committee strives to maintain the highest standards of excellence and the widest possible spectrum of creative talent in the Fellowships.
Stipend:
The Fellowship is tenable for two years and carries a monthly stipend of INR 1,00,000 which is exempt from Income Tax u/s 10(17A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. In addition, actual expenses on secretarial assistance, travelling and other contingencies are met by the fund subject to a ceiling of INR 75,000 per annum.