SAARC Scholarship B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Management 2026-27

Quick Glance

Scheme SAARC Scholarship, B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Management) 2026-27 · Issuing Authority Consulate General of India, Birgunj · Eligible Nationality Nepalese nationals · Age Limit 25 years or below as on 1 July 2026 · Min. Marks 60% aggregate in Class XII; 50% in English · Application Fee NRs. 400/- · Last Date 21 May 2026

Overview

• Scheme Name - SAARC Scholarship Scheme for B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Management) 2026-27
• Issuing Authority - Consulate General of India, Birgunj (under Embassy of India, Kathmandu)
• Course - B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Management), also referred to as BSc (HHM)
• Eligible Nationality - Nepalese nationals only
• Age Limit - 25 years or less as on 1 July 2026
• Academic Eligibility - Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Class XII (+2 level); minimum 50% marks in English at Class XII
• Appearing Candidates - Not eligible; Class XII must be completed at the time of application
• Institute Preference - Candidates must indicate at least four institute choices from the enclosed list (Hotel Management Institutes List PDF)
• Application Fee - NRs. 400/- (non-refundable)
• Fee Payment - Via bank voucher to Account No. 17725240200331, Nepal SBI Bank
• Submission Mode - In person or by post/courier to the Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu (Monday to Friday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm)
• Last Date for Submission - 21 May 2026 (Thursday)
• Applications via Middlemen - Not accepted; applications submitted through consultants or agents will be rejected

Important Links

• Scholarship Notification (News Detail): https://www.cgibirgunj.gov.in/detail?type=news&id=241
• Application Form (PDF): https://www.cgibirgunj.gov.in/docs/1778231435application-form-2026-27.pdf
• Hotel Management Institutes List (PDF): https://www.cgibirgunj.gov.in/docs/1778231473Hotel_Management_Institutes_list.pdf
• Scholarships and Forms Page: https://www.cgibirgunj.gov.in/page/scholarships-and-forms/

Important Dates

• Last Date for Submission of Application - 21 May 2026 (Thursday), by 12:30 pm
• Age Reference Date - 1 July 2026 (age must be 25 years or less on this date)

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Only Nepalese nationals are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applications from candidates of any other nationality will not be considered.

Age

Applicants must be 25 years of age or less as on 1 July 2026. Age is to be filled in the application form as years, months, and days calculated on that date.

Academic Qualification

• Candidates must have completed Class XII (+2 level). Candidates who are still appearing in their Class XII examinations at the time of application are not eligible.
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Class XII.
• Minimum 50% marks in English at Class XII level.

Both aggregate and English marks conditions must be met simultaneously. Meeting only one condition is not sufficient.

How to Apply

Step 1, Obtain the application form. Download the application form PDF from the official link provided in the Important Links section above.

Step 2, Fill in the application form. Complete all fields: personal details (name, father's name, mother's name, correspondence address, district, phone/mobile, e-mail, date of birth), age as on 1 July 2026, Class XII marks (total marks, marks obtained, percentage in aggregate), and marks in English at Class XII.

Step 3, Indicate institute preferences. Refer to the Hotel Management Institutes List (PDF link in Important Links). Enter at least four institute choices, Institute Choice i, ii, iii, and iv, in the application form. The list of eligible institutes is enclosed as an annexure to the notification.

Step 4, Pay the application fee. Deposit NRs. 400/- into Account No. 17725240200331 at Nepal SBI Bank. Obtain the original bank voucher; this must accompany the application.

Step 5, Prepare three sets of documents. Each set must include:

• Recent passport-size photograph (affix on the application form)
• Notarised Class XII marksheet / transcript
• Passport or citizenship certificate with English translation (notary certified)
• Original bank voucher for NRs. 400/-

Step 6, Submit the application. Submit all three sets in person or by post/courier to:

Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu

Office hours for in-person submission: Monday to Friday, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

The last date for receipt of applications is 21 May 2026 (Thursday).

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photographs (three copies, one per set)
• Notarised Class XII marksheet / transcript (three copies)
• Passport or citizenship certificate with English translation, notary certified (three copies)
• Original bank voucher of NRs. 400/- deposited in Account No. 17725240200331, Nepal SBI Bank

All documents must be submitted in three complete sets.

Important Conditions

• No guarantee of admission. Nomination of a candidate's name by EOI (Embassy of India), Kathmandu does not guarantee admission to any Indian college or university for the course.
• No change of institute. Once placed in an institute, candidates cannot request a change of college or institute, or transfer of scholarship.
• No withdrawal after placement. Candidates must not reject or withdraw from a scholarship seat after placement in any institution in India. Failure to comply may result in the Embassy debarring the candidature for further scholarships and requiring the refund of the entire amount spent by the Government of India.
• Rejection for incorrect information. If any facts stated in the application are found to be incorrect or incomplete, the application or selection or scholarship will be rejected or annulled at any stage.
• No agents or middlemen. Applications submitted through consultants or middlemen will be summarily rejected.

Contact

• Consulate General of India, Birgunj, Phone: +977-51-532264
• Submission Address, Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu (Monday to Friday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm)