Doctoral Fellowship in India for ASEAN Students
A Government of India fellowship for about 1,000 ASEAN students to do a PhD at an IIT, with a monthly stipend and research grant.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
India
Funding
Stipend of INR 31,000 per month for the first 2 years then INR 35,000 for the remaining 3 years, plus an annual research grant of INR 170,000, for up to 5 years. Tuition and hostel fees are not covered.
Eligible applicants
ASEAN nationals pursuing a PhD at an IIT
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Overview
Doctoral Fellowship in India for ASEAN Students is offered by Government of India (IITs) for PhD study in India. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly stipend
Included
Annual research grant (INR 170,000)
Included
Tuition fees
Not included
Hostel fees
Not included
Stipend of INR 31,000 per month for the first 2 years then INR 35,000 for the remaining 3 years, plus an annual research grant of INR 170,000, for up to 5 years. Tuition and hostel fees are not covered. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- ASEAN nationals.
- International eligibility
- Tuition and hostel fees are not covered and are paid by the student.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- India
Official eligibility summary
Aimed at students from ASEAN nations to study for a PhD at any IIT. The Study in India page gives no further criteria or dates; applications are made through the linked ASEAN portal.
Applicant profile
- ASEAN nationals pursuing a PhD at an IIT
Study route
- PhD study in India
Current-cycle criteria
- Aimed at students from ASEAN nations to study for a PhD at any IIT. The Study in India page gives no further criteria or dates; applications are made through the linked ASEAN portal.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Visit asean.iit.in and follow the application instructions
Application timeline
Application cycle
No dates on the page; check the ASEAN portal.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Government of India (IITs)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.