The Embassy of India, Baku is pleased to announce that Indian Council of Cultural Affairs (ICCR)’s scholarship slots under a revised General/ Scholarship Scheme (A 1201) at Indian Universities/ institutes for the academic year 2022-23. The offer is exclusive for students from Azerbaijan. The Opening date of ICCR A2A Portal for admissions is Feb 10, 2022. The Last date of application to be submitted by students is 30-April-2022.
The interested persons may go through the following guidelines
before applying:
1. Applicants have the option to apply to 05 Universities /
institutes in the order of their preference of study. The
admission, as far as possible, shall be given as per applicant's
preference. However, there may be a scenario when students do not
get admission in their preferred Universities/ institutes due to
limited number of seats on offer. Students should therefore be
prepared to receive admission from any of their five
preferences.
2. For AY 2022-23, a 500-word essay in English has been introduced
to ascertain English proficiency. Besides, students can also submit
their TOFEL / IELTS etc. Standardized Test scores, if available.
ICCR is also requesting Universities/ institutes to conduct
interview of the applicants online, if so required. Rejected
candidates will be intimated by Universities.
3. Interested students are advised to visit respective University
/institute website regularly courses offered, eligibility criteria
and general information about the University/ institute before
applying for admission. The students should ensure that they are
eligible for the course and meet the eligibility criteria and
should submit relevant documentation as required by the
Universities, in addition to the basic certificates mentioned in
the application form. They would be also advised to refer to the
University's Handbook / University Grants Commission's website
etc.
4. It may be noted that for BE / B. Tech courses, Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics (PCB) are compulsory in 11 and 12 Grades
and it is a mandatory requirement for Engineering courses. Mark
sheets for each i.e., level 10 and 10—2 equivalent level of school
should be uploaded along with the transcripts in English. The
application will not be considered without English translation of
documents if the original documents are not in English. It may also
be noted that incomplete application can be summarily rejected by
Universities. Students should be advised to thoroughly check their
applications and attach requisite documents before submission of
the application.
5. Applicants should be 18 year’s age at the time of admission in
Indian Universities/ Institutes and not more than 30 years of
age.
6. For the Academic year 2022-23, admissions in medical/
Paramedical (Nursing/ Physiotherapy/ anesthesia etc.)/ Fashion/ law
courses/ integrated courses such as B.A., LL.B. (5Years)/BSc & MSc
(5Years) etc. are not admissible.
7. Please note that for Science courses, the expenditure on
laboratory chemicals and other related incidental charges will be
borne by the scholars themselves.
8. It is compulsory for all ICCR scholarship students to procure
Medical Insurance policy with minimum sum assured for Indian Rupees
Five Lakhs per annum. Applicants must have medical insurance
coverage on their own, either before travel or immediately after
reaching India, whichever is convenient. Students can purchase
medical insurance from any of the insurance companies of their
choice. However to facilitate students, A7d Costa/ has two
insurance companies for referral purpose. ICCR has uploaded the
revised norms on its A2A Portal regarding change in medical
insurance policy regarding ICCR scholarship for upcoming academic
year 2022-23.
9. In order to ensure security of the foreign students, ICCR
advises students to stay in the campus hostel, if available.
However, students are allowed to stay in private accommodation if
the concerned institute does not insist on staying in their
hostel.
10. Interested students from Azerbaijan may visit the ICCR’s A2A (Admission to Alumni) scholarship portal. The Online Applications may please be submitted through A2A Portal and the procedures and norms governing these scholarships are given on the www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in.