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SIIP

Study in India Programme

NationwideIndividualCentralCentral Sector SchemeMinistry of EducationNo start date

myScheme’s own wording, reproduced in full. Where it is thin, that is the finding, and the completeness checks are below.

What this is

The Study in India Programme aims to promote India as a global education hub by offering centralized admissions, quality education, and visa support to international students.”

In detail

The scheme “Study in India Programme” has been launched by the Ministry of Education under the Department of Higher Education, Government of India. The scheme aims to position India as a global education destination by providing international students with a single centralized digital platform, access to quality institutions, and end-to-end admission and visa support for pursuing higher education in India.

> Scheme Implementation

The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Education in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs through the Study in India portal.

Who qualifies

The applicant should be a foreign national seeking admission in India.
The applicant should have completed the required qualifying education as per course norms.
The applicant should apply through the Study in India portal.
The applicant should possess a valid passport.
The applicant should meet academic and language requirements of the chosen institution.
Indian nationals are not eligible under the Study in India Programme.
Admissions outside the Study in India portal are not covered.

What you get

Single Centralized Admission Platform:**

One portal for registration, course search, application submission, visa and FRRO processes.

Access to Quality Institutions:

Admission to NAAC-accredited, NIRF-ranked, autonomous, and globally ranked institutions.

Unique Study in India Student ID

Mandatory unique ID generated at registration.
Required for admission and visa issuance.

Wide Range of Courses

Access to 8,000+ courses including Engineering, Management, Science, Humanities, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Yoga, Buddhist Studies, and Vocational Courses.
Ability to apply to multiple institutions simultaneously and receive multiple offer letters.

Financial Assistance through Institutes

Tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%, subject to institute discretion.
No direct scholarship is provided by the Study in India Programme.

Visa and Immigration Support

Assistance through coordination with Indian Embassies and High Commissions.

24×7 Student Support**

Continuous support through toll-free contact center, email, and social media.

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Description more than a name176 characters

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schemeName	Study in India Programme	myScheme · 2026-09-02
schemeOpenDate	...	not published at source
schemeCloseDate	...	not published at source
nodalMinistryName	Ministry of Education	myScheme · 2026-09-02
dbtScheme	False	myScheme · 2026-09-02
achievement data	...	no source publishes this for any central scheme