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Applications are invited to Young India Fellowship

Eligibility :
YIF programme is open to all Indian citizens* with:
No more than 28 years of age on 31st May, 2014
A recognized undergraduate or postgraduate degree

The Fellowship promotes diversity and applicants from all areas of specialisation are encouraged to apply. While applicants who have been educated in a vernacular language as their medium of instruction are welcome, it is expected that they will be able to converse, read and write in English.

*Applicants holding PIO/OCI cards are also welcome to apply.

Profile :
Given the unique nature of the programme there is no "one" kind of profile for a Young India Fellow. However, the following points are being presented to give a broad idea of what we look for. A Young India Fellow could be someone who has:
A deep-rooted ambition to solve problems and make an impact on society
Passion for an idea or issue which could have wider social/business/academic implications
The humility to believe that he/she needs to learn more
The willingness to think differently and chart a new course
A demonstrated ability to overcome challenges
Qualities of integrity, self-awareness, energy, initiative and open-mindedness
An above-average academic record

Schedule :
Admission process for YIF Class of 2015-16 will start from 5th September 2014 and close on28th Feb 2015 . YIF offers a rolling admission process and is split into two rounds. Each round accepts applications within a specified date- window and selects Fellows from the pool of applications from that round. Please refer to the calendar below for important date-windows for the two rounds.

Application and admission calendar for 2015-2016

Application round 1: 5th Sept to 15th Dec
SN Activity Dates (Rolling)
1 Applications open for 1st round 5th Sept, 2014
2 Last date to submit applications for 1st round 15th Dec 2014
3 Telephonic interview 20th Sept 2014 - 28th Feb 2015
4 In-person interviews for 1st-round applicants 28th Oct 2014 - 15th March 2015
5 Final offers to 1st-round applicants 1st Feb - 30th March 2015
6 Final offers to wait-listed applicants 1st June - 6th June 2015

Application round 2: 16th Dec to 28th Feb
SN Activity Dates (Rolling)
1 Applications open for 2nd round 16th Dec 2014
2 Last date to submit applications for 2nd round 28th Feb 2015
3 Telephonic interview 1st Mar – 15th April 2015
4 In-person interviews for 2nd-round applicants 15th Mar – 15th May 2015
5 Final offers to applicants interviewed for 2nd round 15th Apr - 20th May 2015
6 Programme begins 15 July 2015
Note: If you have applied in Round 1 then you cannot apply again in Round 2

Selection Process :
Applicants must submit a detailed application dossier. Each component of the application and the interview is important and the selection of the candidate for the programme will be made considering a combination of many factors. The process will include evaluation of the submitted application, telephone interview, personal interview and a general ability test to assess their verbal, written and analytical skills.

Submission of detailed application dossier:
Applicants can choose one of the following two ways to apply:
Apply online by registering himself/herself on the YIF website. Once registered a system generated e-mail will be sent to the registered email id of the applicant.

OR

Download the application form from the YIF website. A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email id of the applicant after receipt of the application.
There is no application fee.
The selection process will be carried out in three stages:
1. Assessment on basis of submitted applications: All applications will be reviewed by the selection committee consisting of faculty and executive members of the programme spread across different parts of the world. Hence, it is advisable that you apply online.
2. Telephonic interview: Short-listed applicants will be interviewed on the telephone before being called for an in-person interview.
3. In-person interview: First-round applicants who are short-listed will be interviewed in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore while the 2nd-round applicants shortlisted for interview will be called to New Delhi. There could be multiple rounds of interviews for a candidate, depending on the need for further assessment. At this stage, applicants will also be administered a general ability test to assess their verbal, written and analytical skills.

Final selection will be based on the applicant’s successful performance at all of these stages.

FAQ's :
Admission Process:
1. Who is eligible for Young India Fellowship?
This postgraduate programme is open to:
Fresh undergraduate and postgraduate students
Students who are in the final year of their undergraduate and postgraduate degree
Students who have completed their undergraduate degree and postgraduate degree and have worked straight after that for not more than three years
Students with specialisation in any subject/discipline
Students who have received education through any medium of instruction (English, Hindi, regional language). However, she/he should be able to converse, read and write in English given that the medium of instruction at YIF programme is English.
All Indian Nationals
Applicants who are 28 years of age or less on 31st May,2014

2. What skills, background, or technical experience do I need to be Young India Fellows?
No specific skills, background, or technical experience are necessary to be eligible for the Fellowship. The selection committee looks for consistent decent academic performance by an applicant and for activities carried out during school and college days that show individual excellence at sports, art or technology or commitment to service and helping others; ability to work well in a collaborative environment; aptitude for leadership; good communication skills; humility and adaptability.

3. How do I apply for Young India Fellowship?
The students could choose one of the two following ways to apply to the programme
Apply online by registering yourself on the YIF website www.youngindiafellowship.com
Download the application from the YIF website youngindiafellowship.com and fill it up manually and send it to YIF office.

4. When does the application process for admission to Young India Fellowship start?
Refer to the admission schedule on the website - youngindiafellowship.com

5. What does the selection process for qualifying as a Young India Fellow involve?
The selection process will involve three stages:

Submission of detailed application dossier: Students can choose one of the three following ways to get a copy of the form:
Apply online by registering himself / herself on the YIF website
Download the application form from the YIF website
Take a hard copy directly from the YIF office

The application will be reviewed by the selection committee consisting of faculty and executive members of the programme spread across different parts of the world. Hence, it is advisable that you apply online.

Telephone interview: Applicants shortlisted after application review will be interviewed over phone.

In-person interview and test: Candidates selected after the telephone interview will be invited for in-person interview.

1st round in-person interviews will be conducted at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai.

2nd round applicants shortlisted for interview will be called to New Delhi for personal interview with the selection committee.

There could be multiple rounds of interviews for a candidate, depending on the need for further assessment. At this stage the applicants will also be administered a general ability test to assess their verbal, written and analytical skills.

The final selection will be based on the average score awarded in the application dossier, in-person interviews.