FAQs

Yes, except for personal expenses. The fellowship covers all programmed costs, including accommodation, meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet during scheduled hours), entry to sites, and all internal transport within the official itinerary.

Airfare is covered for limited seats of the fellowship cohort. However, students or professionals keen to participate may choose to book their own air tickets to India. The visa fee to India must be borne by the fellows or their universities. Reimbursement can only be considered under special circumstances / cases.

No, we will not manage the application process. We will provide all the required supporting documents (e.g., Letter of Invitation, Confirmation of Accommodation) to assist your application. However, the fellow is responsible for visiting the embassy/consulate and managing their own visa application process, fees, and timelines.

No. Fellows must bring their own laptop or device to access the NXT portal, read the reading bundles, conduct research, and prepare their final article and presentation.

Yes. High-speed Wi-Fi access will be provided at the official hotel accommodation and during all formal study sessions.

Yes, it is mandatory. Fellows must stay in the group hotel for security, punctuality, and logistical coordination for the entire 8-day program.

No. The NXT Fellowship is highly intensive and structured. The program cannot accommodate or be responsible for the expenses of any accompanying non-fellows (friends or family) in terms of logistics, housing, meals, or travel.

While the meetings are confirmed on the schedule, they are subject to the unforeseen public duties and official engagements of the Union Ministers. The Secretariat will schedule alternate high-level officials if a Minister's availability changes.

Personal expenses include shopping, souvenirs, hotel room service, personal laundry, international phone calls, and any activities or meals outside the official group schedule.