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Announcement of 100 ICCR Scholarships Slots globally under the "ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Indian Culture"(A1209) for pursuing study of Indian Culture such as dance, music, theatre, pertorming art, sculpture, Indian languages, Indian cuisine, etc. for the academic year 2021-22
Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) is pleased to announce 100 scholarship slots under the ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Indian Culture (A1209) at Indian Universities/institutes in the academic year 2021-22. This scholarship scheme was known until last academic year as "Scholarship scheme for Dance and Music". Due to its narrow scope limited to Indian dance and music and, more importantly, no provision for international airfare, the scheme was grossly under-utilised. ICCR has, therefore, decided to expand the scope of the scholarship scheme by renaming it as "ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Indian Culture" encompassing wider facets of Indian culture not just limited to dance and music but also to performing art, theatre, sculpture, indian cuislne, etc. The scholarship will also provide international airfare to students. This would make the scholarship more attractive. In all, there are 100 slots available under this scholarship. The admission applications from interested students for academic year 2O21-22 will be invited online through ICCR’sA2A Scholarship poftal http://a2ascholarships.iccr.qov.in. The A2A Scholarship Portal will be operational from 15th March 2021 for foreign students to apply for admission. For the academic year 2021-22, a ‘Timeline for the admission process' has been set which is attached for reference.
2. In order to minimize delay at various stages, streamline and smoothen the entire online application process through A2A Portal by coordinating better with our Missions abroad, various Universities / Institutes, and our Regional Offices, the admission flow has been amended. The revised admission flow chart is attached. Highlights of revised admission process are as follows:-
i) To ensure reputed institutes, University/Institutes with accreditation of NAAC (A and above) rating /NIRF (rank between 1-150) are listed on A2A Scholarship Portal for admission of foreign students through ICCR.
ii) According to new admission policy, applications will be directly sent by students to respective universities instead of processing at mission-level. This will automate the process and universities will be able to see the applications received directly from the students.
iii) A large number of Universities / Institutes (except ICAR and Ayush) are linked on A2A Portal for receiving applications directly from foreign students.
iv) Applicants will now have the option to apply to 5 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 situation when students do not get admission in their preferred Universities/Institutes due to limited number of seats on offer. ICCR is advising Universities/ Institutes to confirm 10-15% more admissions over and above the available seats. Students should be prepared to receive admission from any of their five preferences.
v) For AY 2027-22, a 500-word essay in English has been introduced to ascertain English Proficiency. Besides, students can also submit their TOFEL/ IELTS etc. Standardised Test scores, if available' ICCR is also requesting universities/ institutes to conduct interview of the appllcants online, if so required. There will be no separate English test by Missions, which was one reason for delay in processing. Depending on the institute's requirement, student may have to submit additional documents/evidence of knowledge in the specialised field of dance, music, theatre, art, etc. for this scholarship. Applicants must go through institute's website carefully for such additional requirements.
vi) Rejected candidates will be intimated by Universities. In the current system, students remain hopeful of admission as universities do not communicate rejection. We have requested universities to inform students if their application is rejected.
Vii) ICCR has introduced disbursement of all scholarship payment to students through PFMS w.e.f February, 2021. This is as per GOI guidelines on direct payment to beneficiaries.
3. Interested students should visit university/institute website and do thorough research of 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 should always refer to the universities Handbook / University Grants commission's website and the concerned university / institute's website for eligibility criteria etc.
4. It is highlighted that compulsory personal medical insurance is a mandatory requirement for availing of ICCR',s scholarship. It is compulsory for all ICCR scholarship students to procure Medical Insurance policy with minimum sum assured for Indian Rupees Five Lakhs which is equivalent to US$6800 per annum. Students can purchase medical insurance from any of the insurance companies of their choice. However to facilitate students, A2A Portat has two insurance companies for referral purpose.
5. Detailed guidelines on the process of applying for ICCR Scholarships online on the A2A Portat and the procedure and norms governing the same is given on the www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in.
6. For any clarification/query. Shri Amit Sahai Mathur, Programme Director, Scholarship Division may be contacted on email: pdisd2.iccr@gov.in Landline No. +91- 11-23379199 (Direct) / 23379309/10l14 (Extn: 1137).
