ICCR Scholarship 2026
Indian Council for Cultural Relations
📌 About the Event
The ICCR Scholarship 2026 for Bhutanese students is a premier educational initiative by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). This program offers over 3,000 scholarships across 21 different schemes to international students, including those from Bhutan. It covers a vast range of disciplines at India’s top universities, aiming to strengthen cultural ties and provide world-class education to talented individuals.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: International Scholarship (UG, PG, PhD, and Diploma)
- Eligibility: Bhutanese nationals.
- Candidates seeking admission in leading Indian Universities/Institutes.
- Open for courses in Science, Social Science, Humanities, Management, Engineering, Cultural Studies, etc.
- Effort Level: High (Requires detailed application and adherence to ICCR’s rigorous selection guidelines).
- Selection Process: Online application through the ICCR A2A portal followed by evaluation by chosen universities.
- Submission Type: Online via the A2A Scholarship Portal.
📅 Important Dates
- Registration: Open Now (Announced March 2, 2026)
- Deadline: 15 April 2026
- Session Start: July 2026
🏆 Prize & Recognition
- Scholarships Available: 3,000+ globally.
- Coverage: Typically includes tuition fees, living allowance (stipend), house rent allowance, and a thesis/contingency grant (varies by scheme).
- Scope: Access to premier Indian institutions like IITs, NITs, and central universities.
📞 Contact Information
- Email: edu1.thimphu@mea.gov.in
- Telephone: +975-2-339656
- Education Section: Embassy of India, Thimphu.
- Scholarship Portal: a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in