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5 SCHOLARSHIPS ADMINISTERED BY ICCR INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS Applicants must go through these guidelines / instructions carefully and fill the applications accordingly. i. ICCR accepts applications only through Indian Missions overseas. Candidates are advised to apply through the Indian missions in their respective countries. No application may be sent directly to ICCR or through their country’s Embassies/High Commissions in New Delhi. ii. Applicants are advised to go through the “University Handbook” available with our Mission before selecting course and giving options for universities. Candidate should clearly mention the course and University to which he/she is seeking admission. Courses may be selected on the basis of the subjects studied in high school. iii. Applicants applying for doctoral/ post-doctoral courses should include a synopsis of the proposed area of research. Applications for Casual research will not be entertained. iv. Students wishing to study performing arts should, if possible, enclose video/ audio of their recorded performances. v. Applicants are required to give three choices for the Universities they wish to have admissions in. However, in case the candidates are not accepted by any of the three Universities of their choices, they may clearly mention whether OR not would they wish to be considered for admission in the Universities/Institutions apart from the three choices. ICCR would forward applications of only such candidates to other Universities offering similar courses as desired by the candidate, who express willingness in the application to be considered for admissions in other Universities, in other cities of India. Applications of candidates NOT wanting to be considered in other Universities than their three options would be returned. vi. Medium of instruction in Indian Universities is English. Candidates must have adequate knowledge of English both in terms of speaking and comprehension abilities. vii. ICCR is not responsible for admissions in Medicine, Dentist or Nursing courses. No application may be therefore sent for MBBS/MD, Dentistry or Nursing courses viii. ICCR, as a policy does not permit mid-term changes of Courses, College or University. Candidates are therefore advised to carefully opt for courses and Universities. It is therefore advised that due care may be taken before opting for courses and Universities. ix. In case student feels that he/she needs to change the course or University in the middle of the term, he or she would bear the financial implication of such a change. x. Student must carry a proper visa. Students should ensure that they get the correct visa from the Indian Embassy/High Commission. Government of India guideline stipulate that if a student arrives in India without proper visa he/she will be deported to his/her country.

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SCHOLARSHIPS ADMINISTERED BY ICCR

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS Applicants must go through these guidelines / instructions carefully and fill the applications accordingly.

i. ICCR accepts applications only through Indian Missions overseas. Candidates are advised to apply through the Indian missions in their respective countries. No application may be sent directly to ICCR or through their country’s Embassies/High Commissions in New Delhi.

ii. Applicants are advised to go through the “University Handbook” available with our Mission before selecting course and giving options for universities. Candidate should clearly mention the course and University to which he/she is seeking admission. Courses may be selected on the basis of the subjects studied in high school.

iii. Applicants applying for doctoral/ post-doctoral courses should include a synopsis of the proposed area of research. Applications for Casual research will not be entertained.

iv. Students wishing to study performing arts should, if possible, enclose video/ audio of their recorded performances.

v. Applicants are required to give three choices for the Universities they wish to have admissions in. However, in case the candidates are not accepted by any of the three Universities of their choices, they may clearly mention whether OR not would they wish to be considered for admission in the Universities/Institutions apart from the three choices. ICCR would forward applications of only such candidates to other Universities offering similar courses as desired by the candidate, who express willingness in the application to be considered for admissions in other Universities, in other cities of India. Applications of candidates NOT wanting to be considered in other Universities than their three options would be returned.

vi. Medium of instruction in Indian Universities is English. Candidates must have adequate knowledge of English both in terms of speaking and comprehension abilities.

vii. ICCR is not responsible for admissions in Medicine, Dentist or Nursing courses. No application may be therefore sent for MBBS/MD, Dentistry or Nursing courses

viii. ICCR, as a policy does not permit mid-term changes of Courses, College or University. Candidates are therefore advised to carefully opt for courses and Universities. It is therefore advised that due care may be taken before opting for courses and Universities.

ix. In case student feels that he/she needs to change the course or University in the middle of the term, he or she would bear the financial implication of such a change.

x. Student must carry a proper visa. Students should ensure that they get the correct visa from the Indian Embassy/High Commission. Government of India guideline stipulate that if a student arrives in India without proper visa he/she will be deported to his/her country.

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xi. Students applying for M.Phil and Phd courses should carry Research visa. Students who have applied for research courses but have obtained students visa may be subject to situation mentioned in point no. ix.

xii. Students intending to apply for research courses after completing their post-graduation courses will have to go back to their respective countries, apply afresh for research courses, and come back to the University/ Institution granting them admissions only after obtaining correct visa i.e., the Research Visa. Please note, NO requests for direct admissions to research courses would be entertained in ICCR. NO requests for changing the category of visa from ‘Student’s Visa’ to ‘Research Visa’ would be entertained in ICCR.

xiii. Before departing for India the students should seek a full briefing from the Indian Diplomatic Mission in their country about living conditions in India/ cultural and social set up in India/ the details of scholarship/the type and duration of the course to which he/she is admitted.

xiv. Students should inform the Indian Embassy/High Commission of their travel schedule well in advance so that ICCR can make necessary arrangements for reception.

xv. Students are advised to bring Rs.50,000/- with them to meet incidental expenditures on arrival in India.

xvi. The students who are awarded scholarships should bring with them all original documents relating to their qualification in original for verification by the respective college/university at the time of admission.

xvii. Certified copies of all documents should be accompanied with English translations. Syllabus of the last qualifying examination should be enclosed with application.

xviii. Six complete sets of application forms are to be submitted to the Indian Mission. xix. Students are mandatorily required to stay in the hostel facilities provided by the

Colleges throughout the duration of their course. Applications for shifting from hostel to private accommodation would be considered only on case to case and exceptional cases where the students has compelling reason (supported by documentary proof) to stay out of hostel.

xx. For driving in India, students must have a valid International Driving License to drive in India. In case of accident, if student is driving a vehicle without International Driving License his/her medical claim will not be entertained.

xxi. Scholarship will be cancelled if the student fails repeatedly or is involved in exam-malpractices / anti-social / criminal activities, or is found violating the terms and conditions of ICCR scholarships.

xxii. In case student gets involved in a law and order situation, violating law of land, the matter would be dealt with by the concerned law enforcing authorities in India. ICCR will have not role in such cases.

xxiii. Upon arrival in India all students should register themselves with local FRRO within 7 /14 days or within the stipulated time as directed by the Indian High Commission/Embassy concerned while issuing visa. After registration, students are required to obtain Resident Permit within 90 days.

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Admission formalities i. Students should ensure that the Institutes forward their Joining Reports to the ICCR

immediately after they join their courses, duly signed and stamped by College’s Authorities, to enable ICCR to remit Tuition Fees/Other Compulsory Fees and other admissible dues at an early date.

ii. Due care should be taken by the students while filling up of Joining Report. Council is not mandated to pay any caution money/security deposits/laboratory fee etc. These fees, if any, may be borne by the students directly, and any refundable deposits would be refunded to them on completion of their respective courses by the concerned Institute/College.

iii. The Council gives scholarship upto declaration of result. Due care should, hence be taken while filing up column no.12 (a) of the Joining Report, in consultation with the college authorities so that the period includes the declaration of results as well as the stay required for collection of provisional certificate after the final exams.

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FINANCIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS AND OTHER NORMS Amount / payments made under scholarships are given below:

LIVING ALLOWANCE (STIPEND) (Per Month)

Undergraduate 5,500

Postgraduate 6,000

M.Phil. / Ph.D. 7,000

Post-doctoral Fellow 7,500

HOUSE RENT ALLOWANCE As per actual with a monthly ceiling of Rs.5,000 (Grade – I Cities) (Rs.4,500 )Other cities (Per Month) only if hostel is not available in the University/College.

In Grade 1 cities 5,000

In other cities 4,500

CONTINGENT GRANT (per annum)

Undergraduate 5,000

Postgraduate 7,000

M/Phil / Ph.D. and M.Tech./ME 12,500

Post – doctoral studies 15,500

Tuition Fee/Other Compulsory Fee As per actual (excluding refundable amount)

THESIS AND DISSERTATION EXPENSES (Once in entire duration of course)

Ph.D. Scholar 10,000

For BBA/BCA/MBA/MCA/M.Tech. and other course required submission of Project should be duly certified by Head of Department.

7.000

MEDICAL BENEFITS

Under the scheme students are expected to seek treatment only at medical centre or dispensary attached to universities / Institutes where they enrolled or in the nearest Government hospital

Bill are settled as admissible according to AMA/CGHS norms

A. Payment Criteria for Stipend, Contingent allowance and other norms i. The Scholarship commences from date of arrival in India. Living allowance is paid on

pro-rata basis in advance for 3 months in cash by ICCR HQs/Regional Offices. Further payments is released on receipt of joining report and is paid monthly/quarterly through the SBI account of the concerned student. Any other claim, if any, will be paid to the student’s Bank Account only.

ii. Miscellaneous expenditure such as Mess charges for those staying in hostels have to be met by the student from his stipend or personal resources.

iii. For continuation of scholarship payments, all students must submit Annual Progress Reports with copy of result and copy of valid Resident Permit.

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iv. Contingent allowance is given every year only until the end of the course to meet expenditure on purchase of books, stationery etc. It is not given during any extension period which may be sanctioned for a particular student. For Ph.D. students, the contingent grant is given for a maximum of five years.

v. In case of Ph.D. students, the scholarship is for a maximum of five and a half years, (inclusive of extension/viva voce) or for the total duration of research (until the submission of the thesis) plus six months for viva voce, whichever is earlier.

vi. Ph.D. scholars travelling outside the country for data collection are eligible to draw 2 months stipend for the ex-India period only once during their scholarship tenure, subject to the necessary certificate from their supervisor and invitation of host organization and advance approval of the Council well in advance. All travel expenses are to be borne by the students themselves.

vii. Progress Report, along with certified copy of mark-sheet, must be submitted every semester/annually to ensure continuation of scholarship by the Council.

viii. The stipend will be paid only up to the declaration of result/receipt of provisional certificate and not upto the issuance of degree by the Institute/University.

ix. No stipend is released during ex-India period, provided prior approval has been obtained from ICCR.

x. For those students who are pursuing science courses, the expenditure on laboratory chemicals and other incidental charges are to be borne by the students themselves.

xi. If a student decides to return to his/her country before the completion of the course, he/she also would not be entitled to a return passage (in cases where ICCR has agreed to pay international airfares). The expenditure would need to be borne by the student himself/herself. On returning to his/her country, he/she is required to refund the amount of airfare paid by the Indian Mission for travel to India as well as the scholarship amount paid by ICCR during his/her stay in India to Indian Mission.

xii. ICCR will not pay airfares or any other expenses related to students travelling outside India during vacations or during the duration of the course.

B. Accommodation in Colleges: i. Hostel accommodation is compulsory for all ICCR sponsored students. ii. In case of hostel accommodation, ICCR will only pay hostel fees and not mess

charges or security deposits/ caution money. iii. Private accommodation may be allowed only when hostel facility is not available with

a college recommended by the University, but has good educational facilities. OR iv. On case to case basis and permission granted by ICCR HQ only if there are

compelling reasons (on production of documentary proofs) for a student to stay out of hostel. “No Objection” and “No Dues” certificate from Hostel/Institute authority should have to be obtained.

v. In case of private accommodation, HRA would be released to the students only on production of genuine residential address and rent agreement.

vi. Unilateral decision taken by a student to move out of hostel accommodation, without seeking prior permission would result into ICCR not paying for accommodation. In such a situation, the student would bear the expenses for his/her accommodation.

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C. Payment of tuition fees/Registration fees: i. All tuition fees, university exam fees and other compulsory fees which are not

refundable are paid directly by the Council. All refundable deposits will be paid by the student himself/herself.

ii. If any of the Colleges/Universities/Institutes ask the student to pay tuition/other compulsory fees, the student may approach ICCR with the claim.

iii. If a student pays tuition fees/ other compulsory fees on behalf of ICCR to the College/Institute, he/she is entitled to get reimbursement on submission of the original receipt/voucher etc. issued by the University/College/Institute.

iv. Registration fee/tuition fee etc. would not be paid for the extension period unless approved by the Competent Authority.

v. For Ph.D. scholars to take part in conference / seminar to present papers. The seminar / conference Registration Fee for two occasions with a maximum amount of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) per occasion, not exceeding once in a calendar year for the whole duration of Ph.D. per scholar is paid by the ICCR. The prior approval of ICCR Headquarters is required for participation in any such Conference / Seminar.

D. Study Tour: i. Study Tour admissible expenses are met by ICCR. This would be decided depending

upon the course / research work involved. Students proceeding on a study tour within India should have their study tour proposal certified by the Supervising Teacher or Head of the Institution concerned, stating that the tour is an integral part or essential to the course of study or training. It may be kept in mind, that prior permission from the ICCR is necessary before proceeding on tour.

ii. The ICCR pays to-and-fro train fare (3 tier AC) or the actual bus fare together with the daily allowance as indicated below for the entire period of the tour:

Sl. Cities Rates 1 Metropolitan Cities Rs.200/- per day 2 Other Cities Rs.150/- per day

This daily allowance is given in addition to the normal monthly living allowance. E. Reimbursement of Medical Claims:

i. In case of illness, a student should first visit the University/Institute’s clinic for treatment. The ailing student may, visit a government hospital or a private hospital on the CGHS/University’s panel with the written recommendation of the University’s Medical Officer, and only if that particular medical treatment or procedure is unavailable in the university clinic.

ii. In an emergency situation, students can avail of treatment from CGHS approved private hospitals. In such cases, an emergency certificate is required from the concerned hospital. All reimbursements are made as per approved CGHS rates, even where CGHS facility is not available.

iii. Student should submit the medical claim to ICCR in the prescribed proforma (available with ICCR HQs/Regional Offices and on ICCR website). Medical reimbursement forms

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must be accompanied by all original vouchers, prescriptions, cash memos for medicines and test reports duly signed by the attending doctors and the International Students Advisors of the University. No claim will be entertained with only the hospital stamp.

iv. If medical treatment is being availed outside the state where they are pursuing their studies, prior approval from ICCR is mandatory. Reimbursement will be made only if proper procedures mentioned above fulfilled. In any case, travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

v. No reimbursement is admissible for expenditure incurred on family members who accompany the student to India.

vi. No reimbursement will be made against expenditure in tonics, dental, artificial aids, spectacles, acne treatment and any other item not covered under CGHS norms.

vii. All claims to be submitted within three months of the treatment for reimbursement. If the claims not submitted within the stipulated period, the same will not be entertained for reimbursement.

viii. If a student is hospitalized in India for a period of one month or longer, the student’s living allowance will be reduced by 50%.

ix. If any student is found to be suffering from T.B., Cancer, AIDS, ailment affecting vital organs or in a family way calling for long duration-treatment and long absence from college, is discovered after seeking admission, student would be repatriated for his/her treatment back home.

F. Mandatory Attendance:

i. Students must ensure that they have mandatory attendance as per University and College guidelines to be eligible to take their exams. The Council will not issue any recommendation letter if the student is short of attendance.

ii. Council would not extend the scholarship period if the student is detained/debarred from sitting in the exam due to shortage of attendance, the scholarship will be stopped.

G. Extension / Discontinuation / Cancellation of Scholarship:

i. No Extension of scholarship will be accorded by ICCR. In any case ICCR will not support scholarship for the period beyond duration of the course for which scholarship has been awarded.

ii. Scholarship will be cancelled if the student fails repeatedly or is involved in exam-malpractices / anti-social / criminal activities, or is found violating the terms and conditions of ICCR scholarships.

iii. ICCR discontinues scholarship payment when a student fails in his/her examination. The student is then asked to clear his/her examination as a self-financing student, ICCR may revive his/her scholarship only after he/she clears the examination successfully within one year. If he/she fails again, the scholarship would be cancelled.

H. Return journey to home country:

i. Students should leave the country immediately after the completion of their studies. Under normal circumstances, the time gap between completion of studies and final

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departure should not exceed one month. ii. A student wishing to travel outside India during the course of study for personal

reasons may do so at his/her own expense and with the prior permission of ICCR and the Institute where he/she is studying. On return student must submit a copy of his/her passport with period of Ex-India availed by him/her.

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INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS AZAD BHAVAN, INDRAPRASTHA ESTATE, NEW DELHI-110002

APPLICATION FORM FOR ICCR

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18

Please tick Scholarship Scheme for which application is being made: Sl. Scholarship Schemes 1 ( ) General Scholarship Scheme (GSS) - ICCR

2 ( ) Scholarships under bilateral Cultural Exchange Programmes/ Education Exchange Programme (CEP/EEP Scholarship) - ICCR

3 ( ) Scholarships for students from Commonwealth Countries (ICCR’s Commonwealth Scholarship Plan) - ICCR

4 ( ) Scholarships for students from African Countries - MEA 5 ( ) Scholarships for students from SAARC Countries - MEA 6 ( ) Scholarships for students from Mekong Ganga Co-operation (MGC) Countries - MEA 7 ( ) Sri Lanka Scholarship Scheme – Nehru Memorial - ICCR 8 ( ) Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme to Sri Lanka - MEA 9 ( ) Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme to Sri Lanka - MEA

10 ( ) Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme to Sri Lanka - MEA 11 ( ) Bangladesh Scholarship Scheme - ICCR 12 ( ) India Scholarship Scheme (Bangladesh) - MEA

13 ( ) Scholarships for Nepalese nationals (also known as Silver Jubilee Scholarship Scheme) - MEA

14 ( ) AYUSH Scholarships to study Indian Traditional Medicine Systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy (available for students from all Countries, though priority is given to BIMSTEC Countries) - MEA

15 ( ) AYUSH Scholarships to study Indian Traditional Medicine Systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy (available for students from all Countries, though priority is given to Non BIMSTEC Countries) - Ayush

16 ( ) AYUSH Scholarships to study Indian Traditional Medicine Systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy to Malaysian nationals - Ayush

17 ( ) Scholarships to Afghan nationals - MEA 18 ( ) Scholarships to Mongolian nationals - MEA 19 ( ) Scholarships to Bhutanese nationals - MEA 20 ( ) Scholarships to Maldivian nationals - MEA 21 ( ) ICCR Cultural Scholarship Scheme (For Dance/Music/Yoga/Art) - ICCR 22 ( ) Special Scholarship Scheme to Mauritian national (TCD MEA) - ICCR For further specifications of each Scheme, may refer to ICCR Website www.iccr.gov.in

Please tick one of the following course options: ( ) UG ( ) PG ( ) Ph.D ( ) Ayush _______________________________________________________________________

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TO BE FILLED IN BY MISSION AND ATTACHED TO EACH COPY OF APPLICATION

ICCR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS CHECK LIST FOR MISSIONS

1. Application form being used is for the right academic year.

( )

2. Five copies/ sets of the application duly filled in and properly tagged are sent herewith

( )

3. Scholarship scheme has been selected/ ticked properly by the scholar

( )

4. Course/ University option has been properly indicated by the scholar

( )

5. There are six recent passport size photographs, five pasted (one on each form with signature) and one additional photograph not pasted to any form

( )

6. Certified copies have been attached of the syllabi and graduation certificates/ marksheets for all educational qualification listed

( )

7. Marksheets etc. for the minimum qualifications required by the student to qualify for his course of choice have been attached

( )

8. Synopsis of proposed area of research have been attached by the student who is applying for doctoral/ post doctoral course

( )

9. This application is for a B.E. course and has the confirmation the candidate has taken Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) in his/her school leaving examinations (mandatory requirement) for Engineering courses

( )

10. Video/ audio cassettes of students wishing to study performing Arts are enclosed.

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11. Certified copies of translations of documents which are not in English are attached

( )

12. Certified that no original documents attached with this application

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13. Certificate of Physical fitness is attached

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14. Character recommendations are attached

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15. Certificate by Mission including certification of student’s English skills are attached

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16. Certified copies of relevant pages of passport are attached

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17. Undertaking has been given by student that he will abide by terms and conditions of ICCR scholarships

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18. Certified that student has not been given ICCR scholarship before (Note: If s/he has already availed of an ICCR scholarship, please attach HOM’s recommendation as to why s/he should be given scholarship for the second time)

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19. Certified that student is not already studying in India (Note: If student is already studying in India, please attach HOM’s recommendation as to why s/he should be converted into an ICCR scholar)

( )

20. Certified that application form is complete in every respect

( )

Signature___________________

Name______________________

Designation_________________

Mission____________________

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CERTIFICATE TO BE FURNISHED BY THE INDIAN DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATIVE

Certified that I am satisfied that Mr./Mrs./Miss _____________________________________________________________________ (Name of candidate) is permanently domiciled in _____________________________________________________________________

(Name of country) and on completion of his / her studies in India will return to _____________________________________________________________________ (Name of the country of domicile) Certified that all entries in the application form have been checked with the original documents and that the application is complete in all respects. Attested copies of certificates, diplomas or degrees of examination passed are enclosed. Certified that the candidate’s knowledge of English is sufficient to enable him/her to follow lectures and instructions given in English and to take examinations in that language. Date ____________________ Signature ______________________ Place ___________________ Designation _____________________

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM 1 All entries (except the signature) in the application should, be typewritten or handwritten in

block letters (capitals).

2 Six copies of application, duly filled and properly tagged, are to be submitted.

3 Each copy should be complete in all respects, with all the required information and all necessary supporting documents, as listed below:

i. A recent passport size photograph (taken not earlier than a year before the date of the application) should be pasted on the application form in the space provided for the purpose. The name should be written on the photograph for purpose of identification.

ii. Apart from these six photographs which are to be pasted on the applications, one additional photograph, not pasted to any form, must be supplied.

iii. Certified copy of the syllabi, curricula, etc. of courses covered in schools, colleges, universities attended (except the Senior Cambridge, High Cambridge and London General Certificate of Education examination) with full details. Note: If this information is not supplied, your application will not be considered, as this information is required in order to establish equivalency with Indian academic standards.

iv. Certified photostat copies of all academic qualifications certificates and marksheets, including those relating to school leaving examination, which are mandatory for the course for which you have applied.

Note: Please ensure that certified copies of documents showing specific qualifications

required for the course of your choice (such as GMAT scores for admission in MBA/TOEFL/IELTS scores for English courses etc.) are also attached. The requirements can be checked from the UGC website / Handbook or from the website of the institution concerned.

v. A certificate of physical fitness in the prescribed form.

vi. Recommendations / character certificates as required under S. No.15 of this form.

vii. Certified copies of relevant pages of candidate’s valid passport (max validity), showing

photograph, name, contact details, date of issue, date of expiry and place of issue. (Note: Please ensure that your passport is valid for the duration of the course for which you have applied.) (ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SHOULD NOT BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION AS THESE WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.)

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APPLICATION FORM

1. Full name (IN BLOCK LETTERS) (Mr. / Mrs. / Miss)

2. Male ( ) Female ( )

3. Contact details:-

i. Tel: ii. Fax: iii. Email:

iv. Postal address:

4. Permanent home address (IN BLOCK LETTERS)

5. Date of birth _______________ Nationality ______________________________

6. Country of residence _________________________________

7. Passport No. _______________________________________

i. Date of issue _______________________ ii. Date of expiry ________________________

iii. Place of issue ____________________________________

8. Details of Father / Guardian Name: Relation (F/G): Occupation: Nationality: Address of permanent: residence of Father / Guardian

Space for recent passport size photograph

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9. Knowledge of proficiency in English

Written Good ( ) Fair ( ) Poor ( ) Spoken Good ( ) Fair ( ) Poor ( )

Specify level of examination passed in English and grades obtained.

10. Knowledge of any other language __________________________________________ Written Good ( ) Fair ( ) Poor ( ) Spoken Good ( ) Fair ( ) Poor ( ) Understand Good ( ) Fair ( ) Poor ( )

11. Give details, if any (a) Proficiency acquired in games, sports & athletics; and (b) Part taken in other extra-curricular or social activities

12. Order of preference for the Universities / Institutes in India wherein you wish to seek admission:

1. 2. 3. NB :- In case none of three universities of my choices agree to give me admission to the course of my choice, I agree / do not agree if ICCR forwards my applications to other universities in other cities of India. NOTE: Please refer to “Universities Handbook of India” available with the Indian Diplomatic Mission in your country or go to University Grants Commission (UGC) website at http://www.ugc.ac.in Please note that ICCR provides scholarships only for courses in central or state government universities as listed by the UGC. There is no guarantee of admission in your choice of University / Institution. In case of non-availability of a particular course in a particular Institution, or in case none of three universities of student choice confirm admission, the Council will forward the application to other Universities/Institutions where such courses are available so that as many students as possible get admissions in Indian Universities. The Council would try to accommodate the candidates as per their choice of course/institute. However, while the candidate may decide whether or not to accept such an offer, it may be noted that once accepted, no change in either course or University will be permitted.

13. Order of preference of the courses which you wish to study in India. 1. 2. 3. NOTE: Candidate should be very specific and clear about the course of study, which he / she wishes to pursue in India. Scholarships are not available to pursue more than one course. Candidate should ensure that the courses listed here are offered by all three of the Universities listed under S.No.12 above. The candidates must refer to the Universities/Institute Website to know the eligibility criteria for the courses of their choice.

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14. PREVIOUS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Fill in all columns which are applicable to you):

Certificate / Degree Country Name of School/ University / Board

Year of Graduation

Percentage

School Leaving (equivalent to Grade XII in India)

Undergraduate (equivalent to three years course after grade XII in India)

Post graduate (Two years’ Masters’ course after

the above mentioned undergraduate or five years’

Masters’ course after grade XII)

DOCTORAL (Ph.D)

(After Masters’ Degree)

Accepted

OR

Not yet accepted

Note: Details of any course in Indian Universities / Institutes which the scholar is currently attending or has attended in past may be given below.

Year Name of University / Institute Course

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15. Give below the names of two persons who have agreed to testify from their personal knowledge to your

character (they must not be related to you and should have direct knowledge of your academic pursuits and attach recommendation letters / character certificates signed by them).

(a) Name ________________________________________________ Status/ Designation ________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ E-mail ________________________________________________

(b) Name ________________________________________________ Status/ Designation ________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ E-mail ________________________________________________

16. Details of close relative (s) or friends, if any, in India.

I. Name ________________________________________________ II. Relationship ________________________________________________

III. Status/ Designation ________________________________________________ IV. Address ________________________________________________ V. Tel No. ________________________________________________ VI. E-mail ________________________________________________

17. Have you travelled or lived in India in the past. If so, mention places visited and dates of such visits.

18. Have you ever availed of ICCR Scholarship earlier? If so, please give full details.

(i) Year of Scholarship (ii) Name of Course (iii) Name of the Institute / University (iv) Total duration of stay in India on scholarship

19. Any general remarks which you would like to offer (if the space is not sufficient, attach a separate sheet and sign the same). Date Place

Signature of Applicant

I hereby declare that the particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, that I have understood the terms and conditions of the Scholarship Scheme as given above and in Annexures II and III and hereby undertake to abide by them, and that I also undertake to return to my country after completion of my studies in India.

Signature of Applicant

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Annexure-I CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS

(To be filled by a Registered Medical practitioner in the applicant’s country of domicile)

Name of Applicant __________________________________________________________ Sex M/F __________________________________________________________ Marital Status __________________________________________________________ Age ____________________________Blood Group ___________________ Nationality __________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ (City) __________________________________________________________ (Country) __________________________________________________________ Telephone No. __________________________________________________________ Email Address __________________________________________________________ I. Medical History (Please give details of any past medical condition which may adversely

impact the patient’s health at the current time or in the near future). IA. History of Any Known Illness / Surgery:- Raised BP - Yes No If, yes – on Regular treatment - Yes No DM - Yes No If, yes – on Regular treatment - Yes No IHD - Yes No If, yes – on Regular treatment - Yes No Stroke - Yes No If, yes – on Regular treatment - Yes No Kidney Disease: Chronic Renal Failure – Yes No If, yes – on Regular treatment - Yes No Any history of Surgery / prolonged hospitalization (more than 2 weeks) Yes/No; if yes, details of illness / injury / surgery with duration of illness/ treatment

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Any history of loss of appetite - Yes No Any history of loss of Weight - Yes No Any history of digestive diseases - Yes No Family History of : DM HT Obesity Any known Allergy:- If so, is the patient on any medication / precautions? II. Physical Examination Medical condition of:- Height __________________ Weight _________________ Chest __________________

Head____________________Nose____________________Lungs__________________

Eyes_________________Pharynx__________________Heart_____________________

Ears__________________Neck___________________Reflexes___________________

Remarks if any:- III. Medical Examination:- Routine Blood, (including Fasting & P.P), Urine Test and Chest

X-Ray and any other test as deemed fit by the Medical Practitioner (to rule out any chronic disease).

IV. Summary 1. I believe this applicant IS / IS NOT physically able to carry on a full course of study, involving long

hours of work, in a college or university in India.

2. In my opinion the applicant’s health and physical condition in general are:

Excellent

Good

Poor

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3. I certify that the applicant is up-to-date on routine vaccinations including, among others, MMR,

DPT, Varicella, Hepatitis A & B etc.

4. He / She has no physical condition / aliment which would hinder him from pursuing a full course of study in India.

__________________________( )

5. He / She present no evidence of any communicable disease or of any chronic fatigue.

__________________________( ) 6. He / She does not have any chronic medical condition which requires regular and sustained

medical treatment. __________________________( )

NOTE: If answers to 4, 5 and 6 above are positive, please give details in Remarks column below. REMARKS

Date Signature ____________________ Address ____________________

____________________

____________________

IMPORTANT: As a protective measure, those planning to study in India are strongly advised to get vaccinated against typhoid / cholera before coming to India.

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ICCR SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME Undertaking from student

Name of Scholarship Scheme ___________________________________. I, Mr./Ms.______________________________, do hereby affirm that I have understood all the terms & conditions of ICCR’s scholarship scheme & agree to strictly abide by them for the duration of my study in India under this scholarship. 2. I confirm that the course (_______________________) being offered to me in _______________________________________ University/College is acceptable to me & that I will not ask for a change of either course or institution after my arrival in India. In case I seek for a change of course/institution all expenses implied in this regard will be born by me. 3. If admitted to University / College which has a residential facility, I undertake to continue to stay in the hostel and not ask for change from Hostel to private accommodation 4. I undertake to ensure that the attached Joining Report (Annexure-I) is filled in and sent to ICCR, duly stamped by University/College in which I have enrolled, within one month of arrival in India. 5. I also agree to refund all expenses incurred by ICCR on my behalf if I decide to leave India before the completion of my course. 6. I certify that I do not suffer from terminal illness or ailments affecting vital organs. In case of such an illness which requires long absence from course, I agree if I am sent back to my country. Scholar Guardian Signature : …………………………………

Name : ……………………………………..

Country …………………………………….

Date : ………………..…………………….

Passport No.: ……………………………..

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INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS AZAD BHAVAN, I.P. ESTATE, NEW DELHI-110002

International Scholarship Division

JOINING REPORT OF THE SCHOLAR To be filled in by student 1. Name of scholar

: …………………………………………………

2. Name of Scholarship scheme :…………………………………………………. 3. Country of domicile

:……………………………………………….....

4. Course of study in which admitted

: ………………………………………………… 5. Date of departure from country of

domicile

: …………………………………………………

6. Date of arrival in India

: …………………………………………………. 7. Passport number with place of issue, date

of issue and date of expiry

: ………………………………………………….

: ………………………………………………….

8. Name of the Institute/ College and University

: ………………………………………………….

9. Date of joining the Institute/University : ………………………………………………….

10. Contact details in India :- a) Name and Address of Hostel

: ……………………………………………….….

b) If hostel accommodation not Provided/ Available, address of private accommodation

…………………………………………………….

c) Tel (Landline)

: ……………………………………..……………

d) Tel (Mobile)

: ……………………………………….………….

e) Email : ………………………………………...………...

To be filled by Registrar/ Dean/ISA 11. Duration of Course Date Month Year From: ………. ………. ………. To: ………. ………. ………. 12. a) Declaration of Result

: ……………………… Month……………………

b) Issuance of Provisional Certificate

: ……………………… Month……………………

13. Roll No./Reg. No./I.C. No. : ………………………………………...………...

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To be filled by Registrar/ Dean/ISA

14. I. Compulsory Fees : I II III IV V YR. YR. YR. YR. YR.

Tuition fee

: --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- Admission fee

: --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- Eligibility fee (if applicable)

: --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- Enrolment fee/Registration Fee

: --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- Laboratory fee

: --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- College Exam. fee

: --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- University Exam fee

: --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- II. Other Compulsory Fees – (As per University Fee Circular)

Marks sheet fee : --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------

Identity Card fee : --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------

Library reading room fee : --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------

Association fee : --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------

III. Hostel Rent

Room rent : --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------

Water charges : --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------

electricity charges : --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------

IV. Refundable Charges by Colleges (To be paid by Scholar)

Medical Fee :----------- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------

Visual Fee : ---------- - -------- --------- ---------- ---------

Poor Student Aid Fee :----------- ---------- --------- ----------- --------

Name of any other fee which is compulsory : ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------

V. Non-Refundable charges- Paid by scholars

Mess charges :--------- --------- ---------- --------- -------- Gymkhana Fee :-------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------

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: 3 : Any other charges not covered above & details thereof:-

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Head of the Institute :_______________________________

Name in Block Letter :_______________________________

Designation (Duly stamped) :_______________________________

Note: - In case of non-availability of hostel / Room, a certificate to this effect must be submitted to ICCR stating “This is to certify that due to non-availability of hostel/ room, he/she can hire private accommodation. Please ensure that the form is duly stamped and signed by concerned authorities of the Institution/University where the scholar joins. For students in Delhi, Aligarh, Hissar, Roorkee the joining report may be sent, to ISD-I/ISD-II/Afghan Section, ICCR, New Delhi. Important: Students may kindly note that in any future correspondence with ICCR, the name of his/ her File Number, Domicile Country, Scholarship Scheme and Year of joining must be mentioned.

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Sl.No. Name of University/Institute1 Assam University2 Tezpur University, Assam3 Dibrugarh University, Assam4 NIT Silchar, Assam5 IIT Guwahati, Assam6 Assam Agricultural University7 Ayurvedic College8 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi9 Sampuranand Sanskrit University, Varanasi

10 NIT Rourkela, Orissa11 University of Agriculture, Bhubaneshwar12 Ravenshaw University, Orissa13 SRJAN Institute, Orissa14 Calicut University, Kerala 15 NIT Calicut, Kerala 16 Kerala Agriculture University17 MG University, Kottayam, Kerala 18 Kerala University19 Central University of Kerala20 Central University of Science & Technology, Kerala 21 Kerala KalaMandalam, Kerala 22 Gujarat University23 Gujarat Technological University24 Sardar Patel University25 Veer Narmad South Gujarat University26 Central University of Gujarat27 SVNIT Surat28 M.S. University, Baroda29 Anand Agriculture University30 Navsari Agriculture University31 Junagadh Agriculture University32 Gujarat Ayurved University33 Dance & Music (Kadamb Institute)34 Punjab University, Chandigarh35 Kurukshetra University, Haryana36 NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana37 Rajiv Gandhi Ayurved College, Paprola, Himachal Pradesh38 Dr. Y.S. Parmar University, Ludhiana39 Punjab Agriculture University40 Guru AngadVetinary Science. University

List of Universities/Institutes in India where ICCR students are studying

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41 Punjabi University, Patiala42 NIT Jalandhar, Punjab43 NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh44 Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab45 H.P. University, Shimla46 Andhra University47 Acharya N.G. Ranga Agriculture University48 English & Foreign Language University49 JNTU, Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh50 NIT Warangal51 Osmania University52 JNTU, Hyderabad53 University of Hyderabad54 NITHM, Hyderabad55 Goa University56 Anna University57 Annamalai University58 Dr. M.G.R. Medical University59 Kaladiksha (Dance & Music), Chennai60 Kalakshetra (Dance & Music), Chennai61 NIT Trichy, Tamilnadu62 Pondicherry University63 Tamil University, Tanjore64 Tamil Nadu Agriculture University65 University of Madras66 MANIT, Bhopal67 Govt. Ayurvedic College, Gwalior68 Indira SangeetVishwaVidyalaya, Kheragarh, Chattisgarh69 North East Hill University, Shillong70 Central Agriculture University71 Manipur University72 Bangalore University73 University of Mysore74 Mangalore University75 University of Agriculture & Science, Bangalore76 University of Agricultural Sciences77 NIT Surathkal78 Vishveshwarya Institute of Technology79 National Institute of Unani Medicine80 Sri DharmasthalaManjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital81 Shri. B.M. Kankanwadi Mahavidyalaya82 Swami Vivekananda Yoga AnusandhanaSamasthan, Bangalore

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83 MNIT, Jaipur84 Central University of Rajasthan85 MaharanaPratap University of Agriculture86 National Institute of Ayurveda87 Bhatkande Music Institute, Lucknow88 Lucknow University89 Allahabad University90 MNNIT, Allahabad91 PUNE University92 Delhi University93 Jawahar Lal Nehru University94 Jamia MiliaIslamia University95 Kendriya Hindi Sansthan96 Shri Ram Bharti Kala Kendra97 Kathak Kendra98 CCS, Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar99 Aligarh Muslim University

100 Indian Agriculture Research Institute101 Abhinav Dance Institute102 Aamad Kathak Center103 Triveni Kala Sangam104 School of Planning & Architecture105 Utsav Education of Dance, Delhi106 Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Delhi107 IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand108 G.B. Pant Agriculture University, Uttarakhand109 Utsav Educational & Dance Academy 110 Jamia Hamdard University111 Delhi Technological University112 Guru Subhendra Rao, Institute, New Delhi113 Sher-e-Kashmir, Agriculture University, Jammu114 ISM Dhanbad115 VNIT, Nagpur116 BhartiyaVidya Bhavan, Mumbai117 Central Institute of Fishery Mumbai118 Tata Institute of Social Science,Mumbai119 Shri RamananadTirthaMarathwada University, Nanded120 Mahatma Gandhi AntarashtriyaVishwavidyala121 Podar Medical College,Mumbai122 Baba Sahib AmbedkarMarathwada University, Aurangabad123 IIT Mumbai124 Mumbai University

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125 Mahatma KrishiVidyapith, Rahuri (agri)126 AyurvedVidyalya, Nashik127 Bengal Engineering & Science University128 Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwa vidyalaya129 West Bengal State University130 North Bengal University131 Jadavpur University132 NIT Durgapur133 NIH, Salt Lake, Kolkata134 NIT, Jamshedpur, Tata Nagar135 Rabindra Bharathi University, Kolkata136 Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata137 University of Kalyani, Kolkata138 VisvaBharati, Santiniketan, Kolkata139 University of Calcutta, Kolkata140 University of Burdwan, West Bengal