India offers AYUSH Scholarships

The Indian High Commission in Colombo yesterday announced scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals under, the AYUSH Scholarship Scheme, for courses, ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels, for the academic year 2023-24, as follows:

Ayurveda: Undergraduate to Doctoral Levels

Unani: Undergraduate to Doctoral Levels

Homeopathy: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Siddha: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Yoga: B.Sc /BA (Yoga Shastra)/PhD

Candidates who wish to apply for undergraduate courses in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy should have qualified in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, in G.C.E. Advanced Level. Candidates applying for B.Sc in Yoga and B.A (Yoga Shastra) require G.C.E. Advanced Level qualification in any stream.

Candidates seeking postgraduate courses in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy must have a relevant undergraduate Degree, recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM). Those applying for PhD in Ayurveda, Unani and Yoga must have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree, recognized by CCIM.

These scholarships cover tuition fees in full and offer a monthly sustenance allowance for the entire duration of the course. An accommodation allowance and an annual grant are additionally provided.

Last date for submitting online applications on ICCR A2A portal (www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in) is 31 May, 2023. For more information, interested candidates may contact Education Wing of the High , on 011-2421605, 011-2422788, 011-2422789 or email edu.colombo@mea.gov.in.