Interested applicant should register and apply on "A2A ICCR Scholarship portal (https://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in)" and submit their applications through the Indian Embassy in their country.

Since the applications are to be filled online, you can apply on the A2A ICCR Scholarship portal from any other location than your country. However, the online applications will have to be submitted on the said portal only through the Indian Embassy in your country.

No, only online applications will be accepted.

You have to check the option "Student's registration" on the home page of A2A ICCR Scholarship Portal. On filling the fields at the time of registration you will get a Unique User ID and Password for applying online. This user ID and Password will be communicated to you on your email. Using the User ID and Password you can access the application form and fill the same. Kindly fill the application as per instructions and click "Save" button after filling each page and then go to the next page. Once you complete the process you may press the "Submit" button. On its successful submission you will get a registration number, which can be used for further reference.

No it’s not possible to make any changes once your application is finally submitted. However, in case of any major discrepancy, applicant may contact Indian Mission in this regard.

No, submission of application is not a guarantee of your admission, as your admission is decided by the University on the basis of your credentials and as per their own eligibility criteria. Indian Mission and ICCR have no role in admission process and confirmation of admission is also non-transferable.

Yes, you can apply for five options. However, the admission is subject to meeting the criteria of the concerned university.

No, ICCR does not offer scholarships for courses for courses in medicine stream.

The applicants seeking admission in Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses have to apply for "Student Visa". Those seeking admissions for Ph.D. courses have to apply for "Research Visa". Once the applicant’s admission is confirmed, applicant has to apply for right category of visa for the courses mentioned above. In case of incorrect visa endorsed, the applicant may be repatriated to his/her country to seek a correct category of visa.

The applicant has to carry following documents in English and in Original for verification by the concerned University authorities.

i. Mark Sheets
ii. Birth certificate
iii. School leaving Certificate
iv. Nationality certificate
v. D card provided by your Government
vi. Passport

ICCR scholarships are meant for admissions only in the Indian State/Central universities/Institutes or colleges affiliated to and recognized by the Indian State and Central Universities. The list of such Universities/Institutes, empanelled with ICCR, is available on the Portal.

Indian Universities offer courses at Under Graduate (UG), Post Graduate (PG) and Ph.D. (Doctorate of Philosophy) level. You can apply for UG, PG, Ph.D. based on your eligibility.

Applicants may join his/her course preferably one or two days before the final date of joining. If the student is not able to join before the University deadline, his/her admission would be considered cancelled.

It depends on the concerned University. Some Universities may take an interview before finally selecting the candidates, hence the applicant should be prepared for the same.

After completing his/her admission formalities, the student should ensure registration with local Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within two weeks of arrival in India. After the registration with FRRO he/she should obtain the Residential Permit within 90 days. Students will have to open an account with bank for which bank opening form and a letter from ICCR's Zonal/Sub Zonal Office/University concerned would be required recommending immediate opening of bank account at the nearest branch of State Bank of India. Students should carry with them passport-size photographs for opening the bank account. It is important to note that student will not be paid any money in cash or otherwise till the bank account is opened. Therefore student must carry minimum money as advised above to meet initial expenditure. Three months advance stipend/scholarship through direct bank transfer will be released once bank account is opened and registered with ICCR.

Please refer to Financial Terms and conditions for scholarship on the A2A Portal.

You can contact the College authorities, International Students’ Advisor and ICCR"s Zonal Office. Depending on the nature of emergency if required you can contact the local police in the city where you are studying and Scholarship Officer at ICCR HQs at Delhi.

No, only enlisted programmes are on offer.

No, you have to leave India after receiving your provisional marksheets/certificates before expiry of your Residential Permit.

No, you are not allowed to work in India while studying under ICCR scholarship.

Yes, you must have a valid passport, issued by the relevant authorities of your government.

Immunization requirements vary from country to country. Please check with your local authorities or Indian Mission for information on this subject.

Under ICCR Scholarship programme you can pursue only one course to which you are admitted.

Student should have passed the 12th standard for joining the Under-Graduate course.

The degree is awarded by the University. Before applying for a particular University, you are advised to check with the Qualifications Assessment Department in your country for equivalence of degree awarded in India vis-Ã -vis your country.

Yes, you can.

There are schemes, which have provision for to and fro air-ticket. However, all schemes do not have this provision. In such cases students have to pay for their own air passage. Schemes are based on the countries and type of course. For further clarification, you may go through ICCR manual which is available on ICCR website.

Yes, you are advised to carry money on arrival in India, which should be in currency that can be exchanged into Indian Rupees. This will be of help till you receive advance stipend to meet any incidental expenses and join the University.

On arrival in India, you can exchange money at the airports, where you have landed.

Many students who leave their country, especially those leaving the country for the first time and those who are leaving at younger ages (coming straight from school for undergraduate courses) may encounter homesickness or loneliness and language barriers. Indians believe in "Athiti Devo Bhava" philosophy which means "Guests are like God" and treat foreigners with respect. However, of the many initial experiences, when one is dealing with a new culture for the first time, culture shock could be also one of experiences that foreign students might face. India and Indians have a lot to offer to you. Wish you the best. Good luck!

Yes, Since the medium of studying in Indian Universities is English, students from abroad are required to be sufficiently proficient in English Language to properly clear the academic lecture etc.