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Indian Embassy Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme for Nepali Students

Embassy of India, Kathmandu / Government of India

Prestigious annual scholarship awarded by the Indian Embassy to 200 deserving Nepali undergraduate students enrolled in medical, engineering, science, and commerce degrees across Nepal.

Deadline: December 31, 2026Annual (Open: Nov – Dec)Nepal (Studying in Recognized Nepalese Universities)MBBS, BDS, Engineering, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, BBA, Pharmacy

Award Value

Monthly Cash Stipend (NPR 4,000 / Month for MBBS; NPR 3,000 / Month for Others)

About This Scholarship

Instituted to commemorate 50 years of India-Nepal Economic Cooperation, the Golden Jubilee Scholarship scheme provides direct monthly financial assistance to meritorious Nepali students pursuing bachelor degrees in colleges across Nepal.

Medical (MBBS/BDS) scholars receive NPR 4,000 every month for up to 5 years, while Engineering and other undergraduate degree students receive NPR 3,000 to NPR 4,000 monthly throughout their academic tenure.

What You Get

NPR 48,000/year for MBBS & BDS students
NPR 36,000–40,000/year for Engineering and professional bachelor students
Continued every year upon submitting pass marksheet of preceding semester

Highlights

  • Direct bank transfer stipend to 200 selected Nepali students every year
  • 50% quota reserved for female students to foster gender equity
  • Applicable while studying inside Nepal at TU, KU, PU, Pokhara University, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

Nepali citizen enrolled in the first year of a recognized undergraduate course in Nepal
Minimum 70% aggregate marks in 10+2 / equivalent for MBBS & Engineering
Minimum 60% aggregate marks for other bachelor degree courses
Family annual income not exceeding NPR 8,00,000

Selection Process

1

Online Portal Application

📅 November

Register on the Indian Embassy education portal.

2

Scrutiny of Marksheets & Income

📅 December

Verification of 10+2 marksheets and local government income certificates.

3

Award Letter & Bank Account Linking

📅 March

Direct benefit transfer initiation into student’s bank account.

How to Apply

  1. 1Secure admission in year 1 of your bachelor’s course in Nepal.
  2. 2Apply on the Embassy of India scholarship portal with verified 10+2 marks.