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AYUSH Scholarship 2025–26

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AYUSH Scholarship 2025–26

ICCR and Ministry of AYUSH, Government of lndia propose to offer AYUSH scholarship for undergraduate (UG), post-graduate (PG) and Ph.D. courses related to Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy in lndian Universities/lnstitutes/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 recognised 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 recognised 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 year), INR 38,000/month (3rd year)
Ph.D: INR 43,500/month (1st year), INR 43,500/month (2nd year)
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
No allowance/fee other than mentioned above will be provided/reimbursed.

How to Apply

Portal 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. lf 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)

  • Medically fit

  • Proficient 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.

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 lndian Universities. There will be no reimbursement of fee paid by the scholars to Association of lndian Universities for obtaining Equivalence certificate.

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