The AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2025-26 is a recently initiated scheme introduced by the Government of India via the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). The AYUSH scholarship is granted to scholarship holders to pursue either an undergraduate, postgraduate or Ph.D. programme in traditional Indian systems of medicine (AYUSH) - Ayurvedic, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy - in any relevant Indian university, institution or college.
Selected candidates will have generous and complete financial support including a monthly stipend (up to ₹43,500), health insurance and airfare to allow focus on their education and professional progress whilst enjoying the millions of years old Indian tradition and culture of holistic medicine.
AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2025–26 – Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2025–26 are set by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), which was established to ensure that the potential applicants have the educational background/qualifications to study other than modern Indian medicine courses, at various educational institutions in India.
AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2025–26 –Scholarship Benefits
The AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2025-26 provides a variety of financial support for international students enrolling in AYUSH courses in India to cover tuition-related expenses, accommodation, travel, and other expenses.
Highlighted Benefits Include:
- Monthly Living Expenses Allowance:
- 18,000 for undergraduate students
- 35,000 for students entering the first-year master’s degree
- 38,000 for students entering the second and third year of a master’s degree
- 43,500 for candidates pursuing a doctorate
- Monthly Rent Allowance (depends on accommodation location):
- Up to 6,500 in metro cities (Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai)
- Up to 5,000 in non-metro cities.
- Annual Year Contingent Grant:
- 4,500 for undergraduate and diploma (Yoga) students,
- 12,000 for dissertation/PhD/MD/MS students.
- Thesis and dissertation allowance:
- 10,000 for Ph.D. candidates,
- 7,000 for MD/MS candidates (requires project submission).
- Airfare Coverage:
- Two-way unrestricted economy class airfare – shortest and most economical route, commencement of the course and end of the course.
AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2025–26 -Essential documentation:
To apply for the AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2025-26 applicants will need to provide a set of essential documents to verify eligibility and academic history. The documents must be clear, legible, and preferably translated to English (if originally documented in another language).
- Proof of identity and age:
- Copy of passport and birth certificate or other government document with date of birth,
- Academic qualifications:
- Class 12 mark sheets and certificates (all applicants must provide),
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts (required for Master’s and Ph.D. applications),
- Master’s degree certificate (only for Ph.D. applications).
- Photograph and Medical certificate:
- Passport size photograph (recent),
- Medical fitness letter from registered doctor.
AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2025–26- How to Apply
The eligible candidates from the international nations can apply for the AYUSH Scholarship Scheme AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2025-26 online by visiting the official e-portals of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). The steps to complete the application are given below.
Steps for Application :
1. Visit the Official E-portal
2. Click on 'Apply Now' Button on the Scholarship page.
3. New User Registration
- Click 'Register' button on the right side of the dashboard
- Fill all the details to create a new account. (ID and Password will be sent to your email.) (If you have already registered, I think we can use the password to log in.)
4. Applicant Registration
- Go to top right corner, and click the 'Applicant Registration'
5. Fill Basic Details
- Fill all details in the Registration form and click Submit.
6. Login to Account
- Scroll the page to end , log in with the valid credentials
7. Selection of Scheme
- Will be prompted 'Are you an applicant? select the 'Yes' option then 'AYUSH Scholarship Scheme' , 2025-26
8. Enter Captcha & Submit
- Enter the Captcha code and Submitted
9. Fill and Submit Application
- Fill all the required details under personal, academic and course details.
- Upload all mandatory documents as per the permissible format.
- Submit for other issues.
The AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2025–26 offers scholarships to international students covering a full scholarship to study traditional Indian medicine in India. This will cover tuition costs, living costs and airfares. Candidates should complete an application online before 16 June 2025. This is a worthwhile opportunity to develop an education and experience the healing traditions of India.
