Study in India Government Scholarship Portal
A flagship project of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, facilitating international students to pursue higher education in premier Indian institutes through institute-driven scholarships and tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%.
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The Study in India programme is a flagship project of the Government of India executed by the Ministry of Education. It is designed to facilitate and encourage international students to study in India's premier higher education institutions, offering a centralized platform to explore over 8,000 courses across more than 600 partner institutes.
Partner institutes provide financial assistance in the form of institute-driven scholarships and fee waivers for meritorious students at the discretion of the individual institute. Tuition fee waivers and scholarships can range from 10% to 100%, depending on the previous academic scores of the student and institute policies.
The higher education network includes institutions with NAAC accreditation of 3.01 and above, top NIRF rankings, Institute of National Importance status, Institute of Eminence status, or QS World Ranking Asia recognition. The medium of instruction across all partner institutes is English.
Non-Resident Indians are eligible to apply for the Study in India programme, but they are not eligible for the Study in India Scholarship. Medical undergraduate programs are not offered through the portal, though paramedical and allied health courses such as pharmacy, nursing, medical laboratory technology, and physiotherapy are available.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Centralized portal providing access to over 600 partner institutes and 8,000+ courses in cutting-edge disciplines
Quality assurance through institutions with high NAAC accreditation, NIRF rankings, or Institute of National Importance status
Merit-based financial concessions and tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%
English medium instruction across all partner institutes
Fast-tracked visa support for international students utilizing unique student IDs
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in India
International students must register with E-FRRO within 14 days of landing in India using their Study in India ID.
Eligibility Requirements
6 requirements
Documents Checklist
7 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Register on the Study in India website to obtain a compulsory Study in India ID
Provide basic personal information, parent details, address, and passport details
Provide academic details, upload required documents for verification, and enter additional test scores
Complete choice filling by selecting a minimum of 3 institute and course preferences
Submit applications simultaneously to chosen institutes and await review
Accept the offer letter best suited to your needs upon receiving allocation results
Apply for an Indian student visa online using your Study in India ID and formal admission letter
Application Timeline
Varies - confirm on official site
Registration & Choice Filling
Varies - confirm on official site
Institute Review & Allotment
After receiving institute offer letter
Visa Application
Within 14 days of landing in India
E-FRRO Registration
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Carefully rank your institute and course preferences during the choice filling stage, as you must fill a minimum of 3 preferences.
Check the specific English language requirements, as proficiency test expectations like IELTS or TOEFL vary by institute.
Use the official grade conversion link on the portal if your mark sheets use a grading system outside the Indian framework.
Remember that Non-Resident Indians can apply through the portal but cannot receive the Study in India Scholarship.
Verify separate visa fee requirements by contacting the Indian mission or embassy in your home country after receiving your admission letter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Study in India programme is a flagship project of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, created to facilitate international students to study in premier Indian institutes through a centralized platform.
Scholarships and tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100% are driven by partner institutes based on the previous academic scores of the student and institute discretion.
Non-Resident Indians are eligible to apply for the Study in India programme admissions, but they are not eligible for the Study in India Scholarship.
You must fill in a minimum of 3 institute preferences during the choice filling process, with no upper limit on choices.
Students cannot apply for undergraduate medicine programs through the portal, though paramedical and allied health courses like pharmacy and nursing are available.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around Varies - confirm on official site. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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