We at Scholarship for Afghanistan are pleased to announce that the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), an autonomous body under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, has announced 1,000 fully funded scholarships for Afghan nationals.  These scholarships provide an excellent opportunity for students to pursue Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs at prestigious universities and institutions across India.

Scholarship Benefits

ICCR Scholarships offer the following:

• Full tuition fee coverage
• Free accommodation
• Limited living allowance
• Medical reimbursement as per ICCR guidelines

Note: Airfare is not covered by the scholarship and must be borne by the students themselves.

Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs:

• Bachelor of Arts: Economics, History, Political Science, Geography, Philosophy, English, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, Anthropology
• Bachelor of Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Computer Science
• Engineering & Technology: B.Tech (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, IT, Computer Engg., etc.) / B.E. programs
• Commerce & Management: B.Com, BBA, BBM (International Business)

Postgraduate Programs:

• Master of Arts: Economics, History, Political Science, Geography, Philosophy, English, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, Anthropology
• Master of Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Computer Science
• Engineering & Technology: M.E. (Civil – Water Resource, Transportation, Structural Engg.), Environmental Management, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication
• Commerce, Business & Law: M.Com, MBA, LLM

Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.):

• Non-controversial fields include Finance, Economics, Education, Agriculture, and Political Science, among others.

Special Programs

• Propagation of Hindi Abroad: Scholarships at Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra, for Hindi language training.
• Fine Arts Scholarships: Limited seats (1–2) for Dance, Music, and Fine Arts, available at empanelled institutes.

Important Requirements

• The medium of instruction in India is English; applicants are strongly advised to attain an adequate level of English proficiency before applying.
• Applicants should ensure the timely submission of complete documents, as incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Procedure

• Applicants must apply through the Foreign Relations Department, Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan.
• The Ministry of Higher Education will shortlist candidates based on established rules and criteria.
• Selected applications will be forwarded to ICCR, New Delhi, through the Embassy of India, Kabul, for admission processing.

Contact Information

From the Indian Side:

• Embassy of India, Kabul: edu.kabul@mea.gov.in | +93-20-2200185

From the Afghan Side:

• Ministry of Higher Education, Kabul: Prof. Dr. Nafisa Nasiri (Director, Cultural & Foreign Relations) – nafisannaseri@yahoo.com | 020-2500324

• Contact Information

Further Information

For detailed information on universities and programs, visit:

• ICCR Website: www.iccr.gov.in
• Association of Indian Universities: www.aiuweb.org
• University Grants Commission (UGC): www.ugc.ac.in

Note: If you are looking for the India Online Scholarship Scheme, please visit this page