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Visitor's Award

The Awards are given to recognize excellence in research and innovation of faculty members/researchers of the Central Universities

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Citation and cash reward will be presented to the awardee. The total value of the cash reward will be ₹2,50,000/- | - If there are two or more recipients, the cash reward is subject to the condition that, each awardee will receive a minimum of ₹1,00,000/-

Who can apply

All faculty members and students of all the Central Universities will be eligible for the Visitor’s Awards.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is Visitor’s award?

Visitor's Awards conferred annually to promote healthy competition amongst | Faculty/Students of Central Universities and motivate them to adopt best practices | from around the world in pursuit of excellence.

What are the number of Award in each section?

There will be only one award in each category/subcategory and these Awards | will be given annually.

How to apply for visitor’s Award?

Applicant may log on to the official website of Rashtriya Puruskar Portal i.e., | https://awards.gov.in/.

Under the Visitor's Award, how many categories?

Under the Visitor's Award, there are three categories: | - Visitor's Award for Innovation | - Visitor's Award for Research | Visitor's Award for Research (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences) | Visitor's Award for Research (Physical Sciences) | Visitor's Award for Research (Biological Sciences) | - Visitor's Award for Technology Development

What are the Eligibility of the scheme?

All faculty members and students of all the Central Universities will be eligible for the Visitor's Awards.

Who can nominate ?

Vice Chancellor/Dean/ Director/Professor of nominee's University.

How many No. of Awardees ?

There will be only one award in each category/sub category.

Can i apply offline?

No, you can apply online only.

Who will Present the Award?

The awards shall be presented by the Hon'ble President of India at the time of | Annual Conference of the Vice Chancellors of Central Universities or in Visitor's | Conference held annually.

Is this Scheme for student ?

Yes, this scheme for student.