Consulate General of India
Birgunj, Nepal

EMBASSY OF INDIA

KATHMANDU

The Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites applications from Nepalese Nationals to study Undergraduate/Post Graduate/PhD courses related to Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Yoga & Homoeopathy in Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges under AYUSH Scholarship Scheme of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) through its online A2A Portal www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in for the academic year 2026-27.

Eligibility for Undergraduate Courses:

a) Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS): 5 ½ years degree course including one year mandatory clinical training (internship)

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

b) Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS): 5 ½ years degree course including one year mandatory clinical training (internship)

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

c) Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS): 5½ years degree course including one year mandatory clinical training (internship)

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

d) Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicines and Surgery (BHMS): 5 ½ years degree course including one year mandatory clinical training (internship)

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

e) B.Sc in Yoga : 3 years course

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling

f) B. A. (Yoga Shastra) : 3 years course

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling

Eligibility for Postgraduate and Ph.D. Courses:

a)  MD Ayurveda : 3 years course

Eligibility: BAMS degree recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)

b)  MD Siddha: 3 years course

Eligibility: BSMS degree recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)

c) MD Unani: 3 years course

Eligibility: BUMS degree recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)

d) MD Homeopathy: 3 years course

Eligibility: BHMS degree recognized by Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH)

e) M.Sc (Yoga) : 2 years course

Eligibility: Any graduation degree

Ph.D. Courses:

a) Ph. D. in Ayurveda: 3 years course

Eligibility: MD (Ayurveda) degree recognized by CCIM

b) Ph. D in Unani: 3 year course

Eligibility: MD (Unani) degree recognized by CCIM

c) PhD in Yoga : 4-5 years

Eligibility: Any post-graduation degree

How to Apply :

1. The Online Applications may please be submitted through A2A Portal. The procedures and norms governing these scholarships are given on the www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in

2. Candidates are advised to go through the ICCR instructions and guidelines carefully for filling in the online application form with respect to each scholarship scheme. Candidates are also advised to visit the website of the concerned Universities/Institutes for the details of courses.

3. For selection of University/Institute and course, applicants are advised to exercise due diligence and research in a dedicated manner on the specific admission criteria laid down by various Universities for each subject, and ensure that they submit all relevant documentation as required by the Universities/Institutes in addition to the basic certificates mentioned in the application form. For this, they may refer to the Universities Handbook/University Grants Commission’s website and the concerned institute’s website for eligibility criteria.

4. Separate application forms should be submitted for each course.

How to submit application:

1.   The applicant should deposit application fee of NRs. 400/- in favor of Education Wing, Embassy of India, Kathmandu in Account No. 17725240200331 at any branch of Nepal SBI, located in Nepal. After depositing of application fee, the applicant should write online application registration number and his/her name on the top of the counterfoil/receipt for identification.

2.   Thereafter, the applicant should submit the original counterfoil and print out of the application along with the duly notarized copy of the documents  uploaded online on A2A portal to (i) the Embassy of India, Kathmandu (all other districts except the districts mentioned under the Consulate General of India, Birgunj); or (ii) Consulate General of India, Birgunj (for those hailing from districts - Bara, Chitwan, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Makwanpur, Parsa, Rautahat & Sarlahi), as the case may be latest by May  18, 2026 (May 16 & 17 being closed holidays). Application fee once deposited will not be refunded or adjusted.

3.    The candidates should submit their applications (complete in all respects) and duly supported by required documents (Annexure-I) on or before May 15, 2026 (last date of submission of application on A2A Portal). No application will be accepted after the last date.

Please Note :

1.    Applicants should attain 18 years at the time of admission in Indian Universities /Institutions. There is no upper age limit however the decision of the Ministry of AYUSH/University shall be final.

2.   The application will be processed only for the course applied for. No request for transfer of University/ change in course will be entertained at any stage.

3. The eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions for admission of the respective university will be applicable.

4.  The medium of teaching will be English and / or Hindi.

5.   The candidate has to fill his/her 05 choices of Universities/Institutes in the application in order of preference. 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 seats.

6.   Applicants are required to obtain Equivalence certificate from University Grant Commission (UGC) which is to be submitted with the application form.

7.   Applicant should be medically sound.

8.   For detailed information, please refer annexure ‘A’

Important Information

The Embassy of India entertains applications directly from the applicants. The Embassy does not recognize or receive applications through any Education Consultants/Middle-men/Agencies. Candidates are advised to beware of such unscrupulous persons/agencies. Applications found to have been received through such agencies/persons are liable to be rejected.