The Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites applications from Nepalese Nationals to study Undergraduate/Post Graduate/PhD courses related to Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Yoga & Homoeopathy in Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges under AYUSH Scholarship Scheme of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for the academic year 2026-27.

Eligibility for Undergraduate Courses:
a) Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS): 5 1⁄2 years degree course including one year mandatory clinical training (internship)
Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

b) Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS): 5 1⁄2 years degree course including one year mandatory clinical training (internship)
Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

c) Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS): 5 1⁄2 years degree course including one year mandatory clinical training (internship)
Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

d) Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicines and Surgery (BHMS): 5 1⁄2 years degree course including one year mandatory clinical training (internship)
Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

e) B.Sc in Yoga: 3 years course
Eligibility: 12 years of schooling

f) B. A. (Yoga Shastra): 3 years course
Eligibility: 12 years of schooling

Eligibility for Postgraduate and Ph.D. Courses:
a) MD Ayurveda : 3 years course
Eligibility: BAMS degree recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)

b) MD Siddha: 3 years course
Eligibility: BSMS degree recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)

c) MD Unani: 3 years course
Eligibility: BUMS degree recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)

d) MD Homeopathy: 3 years course
Eligibility: BHMS degree recognized by Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH)

e) M.Sc (Yoga): 2 years course
Eligibility: Any graduation degree

Ph.D. Courses:
a) Ph. D. in Ayurveda: 3 years course
Eligibility: MD (Ayurveda) degree recognized by CCIM

b) Ph. D in Unani: 3 year course
Eligibility: MD (Unani) degree recognized by CCIM

c) PhD in Yoga: 4-5 years
Eligibility: Any post-graduation degree

Application Deadline:
- Last date of submitting the application:  15 May 2026
- Last date to submit physical copy of application along with requisite documents to the Embassy:  18 May 2026.

click [ HERE ] to view official vacancy notice for more details and application procedure