The Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites online applications for the following scholarship schemes of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) from Nepali nationals to study in Indian Universities/Institutes for the academic year 2021-2022:
General Scholarship Scheme (GSS) 2021-22 | Silver Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (SJSS 2021-22 | Scholarship Scheme For Indian Culture 2021-22 |
The Scholarship scheme is for pursuing Under Graduate courses in India under General Scholarship Scheme (GSS) | The scholarship scheme is for pursuing Post-Graduate and Doctorate courses in India under the Silver Jubilee Scholarship scheme (SJSS). | 1. The Scholarship scheme is for pursuing the study of Indian Culture such as Dance, Music, Theater, Performing Art, Sculpture, Indian Languages, Indian Cuisine, etc. in India. 2. Depending on the Institute's requirement, students may have to submit additional documents/evidence of knowledge in the specialized field of Dance, Music, Theater, Art, etc. for this scholarship. |
The Last Date for submission of application for these scholarships is April 30, 2021 (Friday).
How to Apply
1. The Online Applications may please be submitted through A2A Portal and the procedures and norms governing these scholarships are given on www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in.
2. Candidates are advised to go through the ICCR instructions and guidelines carefully for filling up the online application form with respect to each scholarship scheme.
3. For the selection of University/Institute and course, applicants are advised to exercise due diligence and research in a dedicated manner on the specific admission criteria laid down by various Universities for each subject and ensure that they submit all relevant documentation as required by the Universities/Institutes in addition to the basic certificates mentioned in the application form. For this, they may refer to the Universities Handbook/University Grants Commission's website and the concerned institute's website for eligibility criteria.
How to submit an application
1. The applicant should deposit the application fee of NRs. 400/- in favor of Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu in Account No. 17725240200331 at any branch of Nepal SBI, located in Nepal. After the deposit of the application fee, the applicant should write the online application registration number and his/her name on the top of the counterfoil/receipt for identification.
2. Thereafter, the applicant should submit the original counterfoil along with the copy of the application uploaded online directly to (i) the Embassy of India, Kathmandu (all other districts except the districts mentioned under the Consulate General of India, Birgunj); or (ii) Consulate General of India, Birgunj (for those hailing from districts - Bara, Chitwan, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Makwanpur, Parsa, Rautahat & Sarlahi), as the case may be. Application fee once deposited will not be refunded or adjusted.
Please Note
1. The above schemes do not include the courses on Medical / Paramedical (Nursing / Physiotherapy / Anesthesia, etc.) / Fashion.
2. Candidates applying for B.Sc., BE / B.Tech. Courses may please ensure that they have taken Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) in their School Leaving examinations as this is mandatory criteria for these courses. Mark sheets for each, i.e., level 10 and 10+2 level of school should be uploaded along with the transcripts in English.
3. The application will not be considered without an English translation of documents if the original documents are not in English.
4. The incomplete application will be summarily rejected by Universities if documents are not in English or English translation is not provided. Therefore, students are advised to thoroughly check their application and attach requisite documents before submission of the application.
5. Those applying for science courses may please note that the expenditure on laboratory chemicals and other related incidental charges will be borne by the scholars themselves.
6. Applicants should have attained 18 years of age at the time of admission in Indian Universities/Institutes and not more than 30 years of age.
7. Submission of incorrect information or incomplete application forms by the candidate may result in forfeiture of the candidature/scholarship at any stage and no review will be considered.
