Study in India Programme (SIP)

Overview

A Government of India initiative providing a single, centralized admission portal for foreign students to apply to over 80 premier Indian institutions, with merit-based scholarships and tuition fee waivers awarded to top-ranking applicants.

Funding

Study in India Scholarship of about USD $3,200/year for meritorious students, plus fee waivers ranging from 25% to 100% for a large share of admitted students

Eligibility

• Open to foreign nationals (non-Indian passport holders) seeking undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral study in India
• Selection and scholarship/fee-waiver eligibility based on the merit ranking generated by the portal's algorithm
• Must meet the academic entry requirements of the chosen participating institution
• Applicants apply once through the portal and are ranked across their institution/course preferences

Application Deadline

Deadlines vary by intake cycle - check the current admission cycle dates on the Study in India portal Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Create a free account on the Study in India portal (studyinindia.gov.in)
2. Fill in a single centralized application form with academic history and course/institution preferences
3. Upload transcripts and supporting documents
4. Wait for the portal's ranking algorithm to allocate seats based on merit and preference
5. Accept the offer and complete the scholarship/fee-waiver confirmation and visa process