The Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites online applications for the following scholarship schemes of ICCR from Nepali nationals to study inIndian Universities/Institutes for the academic year 2023-24 :
ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (ABVGSS) 2023-24
The scholarship scheme is for pursuing Under Graduate courses in India under Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme (ABVGSS).
SILVER JUBILEE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (SJSS) 2023-24
The scholarship scheme is for pursuing Post-Graduate & Doctorate coursesin India under Silver Jubilee Scholarship scheme (SJSS).
LATA MANGESHKAR DANCE & MUSICSCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2023-24
- The scholarship scheme is for pursuing the study of Indian Culture suchas Dance, Music, Theater, Performing Art, Sculpture, Indian Languages, Indian Cuisine, etc. in India.
- 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 applications for these scholarships is April 30, 2023 (Sunday).
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. TheA2AScholarship Portal will be operational from February 20, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
Please note that the Course/Institute allotted to the candidate under anyscholarship scheme will not be changed.
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 the 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. Application fees once deposited will notbe refunded or adjusted.
Please Note
The above schemes do not include the courses on Medical /Paramedical (Nursing / Physiotherapy / Anesthesia etc.) / Fashion/Law Courses/Integrated courses such as BALLB (5 Years)/B.Sc. & M.Sc.(5years) etc.
Candidates applying for B.Sc., BE / B.Tech. courses may please ensurethat they have taken Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) in their School Leaving Examinations as this is mandatory criteria for thesecourses. Mark sheets issued by the respective education board for each, i.e., level 10 and 10+2 level of school should be uploaded along with the transcripts in English. Mark sheets not reflecting the grades/marksof the students will not be accepted.
The application will not be considered without an English translation of documents if the original documents are not in English.
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.
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.
Applicant’s age for availing scholarship is as under on the date ofopening of A2A Portal i.e. on February 20, 2023: For Undergraduate/Postgraduate courses – between 18 to 30 Years For PhD Programmes – between 18 to 45 years.
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.
Important Information
The Embassy of India only entertains applications directly from the applicant himself/herself. The Embassy does not recognize or receiveapplications through any so-called Education Consultants/Middlemen/Agencies in Nepal. Students are advised to bewareof such unscrupulous persons/agencies. Applications found to have been received through such agencies/persons are liable to be rejected.