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📌 Program Overview
- Host Country: India 🇮🇳
- Provider: Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India
- Academic Year: 2026–2027
- Study Level:
- Undergraduate (UG)
- Postgraduate (PG)
- PhD
- Diploma (selected fields)
- Universities: Around 131 Indian universities & institutes
🎯 Scholarship Purpose
- Strengthen India–Africa educational cooperation
- Promote cultural exchange and international friendship
- Provide access to quality higher education in India
- Develop global skills in science, arts, technology, and social sciences
💰 Financial Coverage (Fully Funded)
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend (living allowance)
- Accommodation (hostel or housing support)
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Medical insurance
- Thesis/research support (for higher degrees)
📚 Available Fields of Study
- Engineering & Technology
- Science & Mathematics
- Social Sciences
- Arts & Humanities
- Business & Management
- Cultural studies
❌ Not included:
- Medicine / Paramedical courses
- Law (in most cases)
- Integrated degrees
🧑🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen of eligible African or partner countries
- Minimum age: 18 years
- UG/PG: generally up to 35 years
- PhD: up to 40 years
- Must meet academic requirements of chosen program
- English proficiency required
🗓️ Application Timeline (Important)
Based on ICCR 2026–27 official schedule:
- Portal Opens: 27 February 2026
- Application Deadline: 15 April 2026
- University Review Deadline: 30 April 2026
- Final Scholarship Allocation: 15 May 2026
- Final Acceptance Deadline: 15 May 2026
📌 So the final application deadline is: 15 April 2026
🧭 Selection Process
- Online application via ICCR A2A portal
- University shortlisting
- Embassy verification
- Final selection by ICCR authority
- Admission offer letter issued
📄 Required Documents
- Passport
- Academic certificates & transcripts
- Passport-size photo
- Statement of purpose / motivation letter
- Medical fitness certificate
- Recommendation letter
- English proficiency proof (if required)
📌 Important Notes
- Applications are submitted only through ICCR A2A portal
- Students must choose multiple university options
- Early application increases selection chances
- Some universities may have separate admission requirements
🌐 Official Apply Portal
https://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/
