The Embassy of India, Kathmandu, invites online applications for Undergraduate/Post Graduate/PhD courses related to Ayurveda, Unani, Yoga, & Homeopathy in Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges under the AYUSH Scholarship Scheme of ICCR from Nepali nationals for the academic year 2025-26.
Undergraduate Courses
| Degree Program | Course Period | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) | 5 and a half years (including one year of mandatory clinical training) | 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, & Biology) |
| Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) | 5 and a half years (including one year of mandatory clinical training) | 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, & Biology) |
| Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) | 5 and a half years including one year of mandatory clinical training (internship) | 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, & Biology) |
| Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) | 5 and a half years (including one year of mandatory clinical training) | 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, & Biology) |
| B.Sc in Yoga | 3 years | 12 years of schooling |
| B.A. (Yoga Shastra) | 3 years | 12 years of schooling |
Postgraduate Courses
| Degree Program | Course Period | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MD Ayurveda | 3 years | BAMS degree recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) |
| MD Siddha | 3 years | BSMS degree recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) |
| MD Unani | 3 years | BUMS degree recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) |
| MD Homeopathy | 3 years | BHMS degree recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) |
| M.Sc (Yoga) | 2 years | Any graduation degree |
PhD Courses
| Degree Program | Course Period | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| PhD in Ayurveda | 3 years | MD (Ayurveda) degree recognized by CCIM |
| PhD in Unani | 3 years | MD (Unani) degree recognized by CCIM |
| PhD in Yoga | 4-5 years | any post-graduation degree |
How to Apply
- The Online Applications may please be submitted through A2A Portal here.
- The procedures and norms governing these scholarships are given on the Portal.
- Candidates are advised to carefully read the ICCR instructions and guidelines for filling out the online application form for each scholarship scheme. They are also advised to visit the websites of the concerned Universities/Institutes for detailed course information.
- 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.
- Separate application forms should be submitted for each course
How to submit the application
- The applicant should deposit an 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.
- Thereafter, the applicant should submit the original counterfoil along with a copy of the application uploaded online directly to (i) the Embassy of India, Kathmandu (all the 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, latest by June 09, 2025. Application fees, once deposited, will not be refunded or adjusted.
- The candidates should submit their applications (complete in all respects), duly supported by required documents (Annexure-1), on or before June 08, 2025 (the last date for submission of applications on the A2A Portal). No applications will be accepted after the last date.
Please Note:
- Applicants should be 18 years of age at the time of admission to Indian Universities/Institutions. There is no upper age limit; however, the decision of the Ministry of AYUSH/University shall be final.
- The medium of teaching will be English and/or Hindi. The short-listed applicants may have to appear in English Test/Interview for English reading, writing, and comprehensive capability.
- The candidate has to fill in his/her 03 choices of Universities/institutes in the application in order of preference. If no seats are available in the choice of University given by the candidate, the allocation of University will be done by the Ministry of AYUSH in other Universities as per the availability of seats.
- The application will be processed only for the course applied for. No request for transfer to the University/change in course will be entertained at any stage.
- An equivalence certificate for the foreign candidates is obtained by the ICCR from the Association of Indian Universities. There will be no reimbursement of fee paid by the scholars to the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for obtaining an equivalence certificate.
- The applicant should be medically sound.
- For detailed information, please refer annexure ‘A’
Important Information
The Embassy of India only entertains applications directly from the applicant himself/herself. The Embassy does not recognize or receive applications from any so-called education consultants/middlemen/agencies in Nepal. Students are advised to beware of such unscrupulous persons/agencies. Applications found to have been received through such agencies/persons are liable to be rejected.
