ICCR Scholarship Programme
Indian government scholarships for foreign students at undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD level: tuition, flights, monthly living allowances and contingency grants.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
India
Funding
Tuition, airfare, monthly living and accommodation allowances, a yearly contingency allowance and a thesis allowance for researchers. Health insurance is not included.
Eligible applicants
Foreign students
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Overview
ICCR Scholarship Programme is offered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in India. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Airfare to join and after completion
Included
Monthly living and accommodation allowance
Included
Yearly contingency allowance
Included
Thesis allowance for research students
May be included
Health insurance
Not included
Tuition, airfare, monthly living and accommodation allowances, a yearly contingency allowance and a thesis allowance for researchers. Health insurance is not included. 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
No
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Foreign students from 192 UN-recognised countries.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
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
Foreign students applying for undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD study in India (not medicine or paramedical courses). Schemes vary by country.
Applicant profile
- Foreign students
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in India
Current-cycle criteria
- Foreign students applying for undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD study in India (not medicine or paramedical courses). Schemes vary by country.
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
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Register on the ICCR A2A portal.
- 2
Choose courses and universities and apply for admission and the scholarship together.
- 3
The Indian mission in your country selects scholars on merit.
Application timeline
Application cycle
See official site for dates
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 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.