Biological Sciences
1. Dr Amitabh Joshi, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Banglore.
2. Dr Bhaskar Saha, National Centre for Cell Science, Pune.
Chemical Sciences
1. Dr Charusita chakravarty, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi , New Delhi .
2. Dr Narayanaswamy Jayaraman, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore .
Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
1. Dr S K Satheesh, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore .
Engineering Sciences
1. Dr Giridhar Madras, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
2. Dr Jayant Ramaswamy Haritsa, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore .
Mathematical Sciences
1. Dr Venapally Suresh, University of Hyderabad , Hyderabad
Medical Sciences
1. Dr Santosh Gajanan Honavar, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad
Physical Sciences
1. Dr Rajesh Gopakumar, Harish-Chandra research Institute, Allahabad
2. Dr Abhishek Dhar, Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
The Bhatnagar Prizes are given to scientists below 45 years of age, for their outstanding scientific contributions made primarily in India during the last 5 years preceding the year of the Prize. The SSB Prize comprises a citation, a plaque and a cash award of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakh only), and are given to the recipients by the Prime Minister of India.