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Scholarship29 May 2026

AYUSH Scholarship ICCR 2026-27 for Nepal Students

The AYUSH Scholarship Scheme of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) offers Nepali students fully-sponsored seats in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy, and Yoga programmes at Indian institutions for the academic year 2026-27. Applications are submitted online through the A2A Portal with a physical submission deadline of 18 May 2026.

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Quick Glance

Scheme AYUSH Scholarship Scheme of ICCR · Academic Year 2026-27 · Offered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) · Last Date (Online) 15 May 2026 · Last Date (Physical) 18 May 2026 · Application Portal a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in · Application Fee NRs. 400 (deposited at Nepal SBI)

Overview

  • Scheme Name - AYUSH Scholarship Scheme of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
  • Academic Year - 2026-27
  • Administering Authority - Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India
  • Notifying Office - Consulate General of India, Birgunj, Nepal
  • Programme Levels - Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Ph.D.
  • Disciplines Covered - Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy, and Yoga
  • Teaching Medium - English and / or Hindi
  • Online Application Portal - www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in
  • Application Fee - NRs. 400, deposited at Nepal SBI (counterfoil to be submitted physically)
  • Last Date, Online Application on A2A Portal - 15 May 2026
  • Last Date, Physical Submission of Documents - 18 May 2026
  • Notice against Middlemen - The Consulate does not recognise or receive applications through education consultants, middlemen, or agencies; applicants must apply directly

Important Dates

  • Last Date to Submit Online Application on A2A Portal - 15 May 2026
  • Last Date to Submit Physical Documents at Consulate - 18 May 2026

Courses Offered

Undergraduate Programmes

  • Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), 5½ years; requires 12 years of schooling with science subjects
  • Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), 5½ years; requires 12 years of schooling with science subjects
  • Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS), 5½ years; requires 12 years of schooling with science subjects
  • Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicines and Surgery (BHMS), 5½ years; requires 12 years of schooling with science subjects
  • B.Sc. in Yoga, 3 years
  • B.A. (Yoga Shastra), 3 years

Postgraduate Programmes

  • MD Ayurveda, 3 years; requires respective Bachelor's degree recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine
  • MD Siddha, 3 years; requires respective Bachelor's degree recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine
  • MD Unani, 3 years; requires respective Bachelor's degree recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine
  • MD Homeopathy, 3 years; requires respective Bachelor's degree recognised by the Central Council of Homeopathy
  • M.Sc. (Yoga), 2 years

Ph.D. Programmes

Doctoral degrees are available in Ayurveda, Unani, and Yoga. Specific degree prerequisites apply to each doctoral stream (as stated in the scheme notification).

Number of Seats

Nepal is eligible under the BIMSTEC country group. According to information listed on the ICCR A2A portal, 30 scholarships are available under the BIMSTEC category (covering Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand). Nepal is also listed under the SEAR country group, under which 29 scholarships are provided. The portal listing does not specify a per-country seat count within each group.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicant must be a Nepali national
  • Minimum age: 18 years at the time of admission
  • No upper age limit is specified in the scheme notification
  • For UG medical degrees (BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS): 12 years of completed schooling with science subjects
  • For PG programmes: respective Bachelor's degree (BAMS / BSMS / BUMS / BHMS) recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine or the Central Council of Homeopathy
  • Applicant must be medically sound
  • Equivalence certificate from the University Grant Commission (UGC) of Nepal is required

How to Apply

  1. Register and fill the online application form on the A2A Scholarships Portal at www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in.
  2. List up to five university / institution choices in order of preference.
  3. Pay the application fee of NRs. 400 at Nepal SBI and collect the counterfoil.
  4. Print the completed online application form.
  5. Get the required supporting documents notarised.
  6. Submit the original SBI counterfoil, the printed application, and all notarised documents at the Consulate General of India, Birgunj, by 18 May 2026.

Documents Required

  • Printed copy of the A2A portal application form
  • Original SBI counterfoil for NRs. 400 fee payment
  • Notarised copies of all documents uploaded on the A2A portal
  • Equivalence certificate from the University Grant Commission (UGC), Nepal

Note: The consulate notification does not enumerate every individual supporting document beyond those listed above. Applicants should review the "Scholarship Guidelines (Before Filling Form)" document available on the A2A portal before submitting.

Contact Information

Consulate General of India, Birgunj Shreepur, Birgunj, Nepal 44300

  • Emergency (24/7): +977-9855036213
  • General Enquiries: +977-51-532264
  • Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 0900–1730 hours
  • Application / Consular Enquiry Hours: 0930–1230 hours

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