The Embassy of India, Kathmandu invites online applications for Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme (MGSS) and Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (GJSS) from Nepalese nationals studying in Nepal.

Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme (MGSS) 2026-27 for Class 11
1. Eligibility
- Candidate should be a regular student of Class 11 (not Diploma) in any recognized educational institute of Nepal. Proof of student studying in Class 11 and not receiving scholarship from any other source duly attested by Principal/Head of Institute to be uploaded.
- Candidate must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks in Class 10. Mark- Sheet of Class 10 to be uploaded.
- Candidate must be a citizen of Nepal. Citizenship Certificate of self and parents (both mother and father) to be uploaded.
- In case of physically challenged Candidate, certificate issued by officer of the Government of Nepal (Local/District Administration Office, etc.) to be uploaded.
- Family income of the Candidate must be less than NPR 2,00,000/- per annum. Latest income certificate issued by officer of the Government of Nepal (Local/District Administration Office, etc.) to be uploaded.

2. Scholarship Amount and Duration
- The selected Candidates will get a scholarship amount of NPR 24,000/- per annum for 2 years (Class 11 and 12).
- The scholarship will continue in Class 12 only on submission of the following documents:
(i) A copy of mark sheet of Class XI;
(ii) Present status certificate of promotion to and study in Class 12 with PERCENTAGE obtained in the Class11, duly authenticated by Principal/Head of Institute.

The scholarship awardees may submit the above-mentioned documents latest by December 31 each year via Email on mail ID “ attacheedu.kathmandu@mea.gov.in ”. Further installments of scholarship will be deposited in the bank a/c (opened by the Embassy in the name of scholarship awardee) only on receipt of requisite documents. If the documents are not received in the given time-frame, the scholarship will be terminated.

click [ HERE ] to view official scholarship for more details and applciation procedure

The Online Application Form may be submitted through Web Portal www.goischolarship.com.np from October 23, 2026 to November 15, 2026. The portal will be closed at 00.00 hrs. on November 16, 2026. Applicants will be able to submit their application forms latest by 23.59 hrs. on November 15, 2026.

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