India has seven scholarship listings on our site, and they fall into three families: government-run schemes through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), research fellowships for postgraduate and doctoral study (IISc and the ICAR Netaji Subhas fellowship), and the Study in India platform, which works through tuition fee waivers at partner institutes. They suit different students. A Pakistani applicant after a funded Bachelor's or Master's will look at ICCR first. Someone aiming at a PhD in agriculture has the ICAR fellowship. A student who needs a partial discount rather than a full ride has the Study in India route.
Below is the full list, then each group in more detail, then some thoughts on choosing and preparing documents. Deadlines in this country are mostly not fixed dates, so treat every row as a pointer to the official notice rather than a calendar entry.
All seven India scholarships at a glance
| Scholarship | Funding | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| ICCR Scholarship Scheme (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) | Fully funded | Varies by country and scheme; usually February to June for the August intake |
| ICCR Scholarships (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) | Full / partial | Varies; confirm with the local Indian Mission |
| Indian Institute of Science IISc Research Fellowships | Fully funded | Varies by program and entry cycle |
| Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship | Fully funded | Varies; confirm on official site |
| Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship (India) | Fully funded | Varies with official notifications |
| Study in India Government Scholarship Portal | Full / partial | Varies; confirm on official site |
| Study in India Programme (SII) Scholarship | Partial | Rolling and intake-based; varies by partner institute |
Fully funded options for Pakistani students
Four listings are marked fully funded, and they cover different ground.
ICCR, the broadest route
The ICCR Scholarship Scheme is run by India's Ministry of External Affairs. Per our data it covers tuition, a stipend, accommodation, airfare and medical cover for foreign students, and it reaches Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Diploma and Certificate level across Indian universities. That range of levels is why it is the strongest starting point for most Pakistani applicants: you do not need to already hold a Master's to apply. The application is routed through the Indian Embassy or High Commission in your own country, and that office sets the exact date. Applications typically close between February and June for the August intake. Here is the full details page.
We also list a second ICCR Scholarships entry, described as covering undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, diploma and certificate programs through the A2A scholarship portal. Its funding is shown as full or partial, and the deadline varies, so confirm with your local Indian Mission. See its full details. Read both guides before you decide which wording matches the notice you see officially.
IISc research fellowships
The IISc Research Fellowships are for postgraduate and doctoral researchers at the Indian Institute of Science. They cover monthly stipends for Ph.D., M.Tech. (Research) and Integrated Ph.D. programs. This is a research route, so it fits students with a clear topic and some research background. Deadlines vary by program and entry cycle. Full details.
Netaji Subhas-ICAR fellowships in agriculture
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research offers a doctoral scholarship in agriculture and allied sciences. We have two entries for it. The Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship is marked applications open, with a deadline to confirm on the official site (full details). The second listing describes support for global scholars pursuing doctoral studies at agricultural universities in India, with dates that follow official notification announcements (full details). If your field is agriculture, this is the most specific doctoral option on the list.
Partial funding and tuition waivers through Study in India
The Study in India Government Scholarship Portal is a flagship Ministry of Education project. It connects international students to premier Indian institutes through institute-driven scholarships and tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%. Funding is listed as full or partial, which in practice means the outcome depends on the institute. Check the full details and confirm dates on the official site.
The Study in India Programme (SII) Scholarship is the partial-funding entry. It is a Government of India platform linking students to partner universities, with a merit-based SII Scholarship and tuition fee waivers of 25-100% for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate programmes. Windows are rolling and intake-based. They typically run through spring for the August or September intake, but exact dates vary by partner institute. Full details.
Our view: treat these as a backup or a complement. A waiver lowers tuition but does not by itself pay for living costs, whereas the ICCR description above includes a stipend and accommodation. Apply to the fully funded schemes first, and keep a Study in India application as a fallback.
Choosing between them and preparing your documents
Start with your level. For a Bachelor's, Diploma or Certificate, the ICCR entries and the Study in India routes are the ones that list those levels. For a Master's, ICCR, IISc (M.Tech. Research) and Study in India all apply. For a PhD, look at ICCR, IISc and, in agriculture, the ICAR fellowship.
Then look at timing. Because most deadlines vary, check the official notice for your intake early and work backwards. For the ICCR route, your Indian Embassy or High Commission sets the exact date, so find that office's notice before anything else.
Gather transcripts, passport, degree certificates and your statement of purpose well ahead of time. Our documents checklist lists what Pakistani applicants usually need, and the general scholarships guide explains how to compare offers.
Frequently asked questions
Which India scholarship is best for a Pakistani Bachelor's student?
The ICCR Scholarship Scheme is the strongest fit on this list. It is fully funded and covers Bachelor's level, along with tuition, stipend, accommodation, airfare and medical cover.
Is there a fixed deadline?
Mostly no. ICCR typically closes between February and June for the August intake, and the exact date is set by your Indian Embassy or High Commission. The others vary by program, institute or official notification.
Can I get a PhD funded in India?
Yes. IISc covers monthly stipends for Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs, and the ICAR Netaji Subhas fellowship is a doctoral scholarship in agriculture and allied sciences. ICCR also lists PhD level.
Do Study in India waivers cover everything?
Not necessarily. They are tuition fee waivers, ranging from 10% to 100% on the portal and 25-100% under the SII programme, and they vary by institute.
Why are some scholarships listed twice?
Some programmes appear under more than one name in our directory. Each has its own guide, so read the one that matches the notice you are applying under.
Where to go next
Open the individual guide for each scholarship above, then check the official ICCR, IISc, ICAR and Study in India websites for current notices before you apply.