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Announcement of 104 ICCR scholarship slots under AYUSH Scholarship Scheme for Academic Year 2025-26

 The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India is offering AYUSH Scholarships under the following schemes for undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. courses related to Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy in Indian Universities/ Institutes /Colleges.

Available Programs

Level

Courses

Duration

Eligibility

UG

BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS

5.5 years

(incl. 1 year mandatory clinical training)

12 years of schooling with Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

UG

B.Sc. (Yoga),

B.A. (Yoga Shastra)

3 years

12 years of schooling

PG

M.D. in Ayurveda/Siddha/ Unani/Homeopathy

3 years

Relevant UG degree recognized by CCIM (BAMS for Ayurveda, BSMS for Siddha, BUMS for Unani, BHMS for Homeopathy)

PG

M.Sc. (Yoga)

2 years

Any graduation degree

Ph.D.

Ayurveda

3 years

M.D. (Ayurveda) Degree recognized by CCIM

Ph.D.

Yoga

4-5 years

Any post-graduation degree

Scholarship Benefits

Component

Details

Living Allowance (Stipend)

UG: INR 18,000/month

MD: INR 35,500/month (1st year), INR 38,000/month (2nd & 3rd year)

Ph.D: INR 43,500/month

Contingent Grant

UG & Diploma (Yoga): INR 4,500/annum

Ph.D/MD/MS: INR 12,000/annum

Tuition Fee/Other Compulsory Fee

As per actual

House Rent Allowance

Up to INR 6,500/month as per actual (in Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune)


Up to INR 6,500/month as per actual for other cities

Airfare

Economy class – To & Fro (one time)

Thesis & Dissertation Expenses

Ph.D Scholar: INR 10,000

MD/MS and other courses required submission of project: INR 7,000

How to Apply

Portal

https://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/

Last date to apply

8 June, 2025

Select

AYUSH Scholarship Scheme

Choose

Fill 03 choices in order of preference

The allocation of University will be subject to availability of seat. 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 University as per the availability of the seats.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be 18 years or older (however the decision of the Ministry/University shall be final)

  • Applicant should be medically fit.

  • Applicant should have sufficient proficiency in English.

The eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions for admission of the respective university will be applicable. Ministry of AYUSH may decide about the selection criteria from time to time. For more details about the various AYUSH Scholarships, please visit the Website of Ministry of AYUSH http://www.ayush.gov.in  

Important Notes

  • No course/university change after admission

  • Students to arrange own health insurance

  • Equivalence certificate for the foreign candidates is obtained by the ICCR from Association of Indian Universities. There will be no reimbursement of fee paid by the scholars to Association of Indian Universities for obtaining Equivalence certificate.

A scholarship is awarded only when the admission is confirmed by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) after receiving confirmation from the concerned Institute / University. Thereafter, appropriate visas are issued by the Missions or students may register on “Study in India” (SII) portal https://www.studyinindia.gov.in/  

For detailed guidelines, Click here to download the file

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