Indian Council for Cultural Relations — one of the most prestigious scholarships offered by the Government of India to foreign students:
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD, and Post-doctoral
## 🎯 **Selection Process:**
1. **Embassy Review:** Indian Embassy in your country reviews applications.
2. **Interview/Test:** Some embassies conduct interviews or English proficiency tests.
3. **Shortlisting:** Embassy sends shortlisted candidates to ICCR.
4. **Admission:** ICCR forwards applications to Indian universities for admission confirmation.
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## ⚠️ Important Notes:
– **Medical/Paramedical/Nursing programs are NOT covered.**
– **Students are advised to research and choose institutions carefully.**
– **Hostel accommodation is subject to availability.**
– **You may apply for up to 5 universities of your choice.**
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## 📍 Useful Tips:
– Have a valid passport before applying.
– Choose universities that offer your course and are accepting ICCR students.
– Be honest in your SOP and documentation.
– Start early to get all required documents and health checks in time.
Elegiblity
- cademic Merit** – Good academic performance in previous studies.
2. **English Proficiency** – Proof required (TOEFL/IELTS or an English language certificate from your institution).
3. **Age Limit** – Varies by program, but usually:
– UG: 18–30 years
– PG: up to 35 years
– PhD: up to 45 years
Types
## 💸 **Scholarship Benefits:**
| Item | Coverage |
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| **Tuition Fees** | Fully covered |
| **Living Allowance (Stipend)** | Monthly stipend depending on level |
| **Accommodation** | Hostel fee or house rent allowance provided |
| **Medical** | Provided under Health Insurance Scheme |
| **Thesis/Dissertation Cost** | Paid as per ICCR norms |
| **Book Allowance** | Annual grant provided |
| **Airfare** | Return economy airfare from home country to India (once only) |
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Documents required
- Required Documents:
– Academic certificates & transcripts (translated into English)
– Passport copy
– Recent passport-sized photo
– English proficiency proof
– Letter of recommendation (sometimes required)
– Medical fitness certificate
Academic requirements
Programmers
Science, Humanities, Commerce, Engineering, Arts, Performing Arts, etc. (except medical/paramedical/nursing) |
| **Medium of Instruction** | English or Hindi, depending on the course |
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