Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India
India ICCR Scholarship 2026
The India ICCR Scholarship 2026 is a fully-funded scholarship from Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India for students pursuing any field in India.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- All levels
- Where
- India
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Not published
- Deadline
- Not published
- Host countries
- India
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Students from around 180 partner countries (verify your country's eligibility with the local Indian mission) Eligibility varies by scheme and study level, but the general requirements stay consistent across the programme: You must be a citizen of a country eligible under one of ICCR's schemes and normally must not hold Indian citizenship or OCI status. You must fall within the age range set for your level of study. Each scheme sets minimum and maximum ages, and doctoral applicants are generally allowed a higher age limit than undergraduates. You must hold the academic qualifications required for your course, with grades that meet the minimum percentage set by ICCR and the host university.
Scholarship Benefits
- The ICCR Scholarship is a fully funded award. Benefits typically include:
- Tuition fees:
- Full course and tuition fees paid directly to the host institution.
- Monthly living stipend:
- A maintenance allowance paid each month, rising with the level of study (undergraduate, postgraduate, then M.Phil/Ph.D).
- Accommodation / house rent allowance:
- Hostel accommodation or a monthly house rent allowance, with a higher rate in major (Grade-1) cities.
- Contingency / book grant:
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.