Scholarships for Bangladeshi students in India: ICCR and others

Quick answer: the routes to look at are ICCR scholarships, the Study in India programme, and awards from individual Indian universities. We state no amounts, seats or dates, because we did not read the current official notices. Always apply through the official portal, never through someone who promises a seat.

The main routes

Route	What to know
ICCR scholarships	Offered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations for students from partner countries. Check which categories and levels are open for Bangladesh in the current round.
Study in India	A government programme that lists participating institutions and scholarship options for international students. Read the current page for what it covers.
University awards	Many Indian universities have their own fee reductions or awards for international students. Each has its own page and rules.

How to prepare

1. Read the official page for the scheme and write down eligibility, level and deadline.
2. Check the course and the institution. Make sure the programme is recognised in India and accepted where you plan to work later.
3. Prepare documents: passport, certificates, transcripts, photographs and a statement where required. If attestation is asked, see how to attest certificates.
4. Confirm the visa rules. Visa rules for Bangladeshi nationals can change. Check the current requirements before you pay any fee.
5. Keep a fallback. Apply to other countries too. See foreign scholarships: a country-by-country guide.

Common mistakes

• Paying an agent for a "confirmed ICCR seat".
• Applying on an unofficial website that copies the real one.
• Assuming a scholarship covers every cost without reading what it includes.

See also the government scholarships list.

Main idea: official portals only, written eligibility, and a backup plan.

Update log

• 30 October 2026: written; scheduled for 7 November 2026. Amounts and dates change, so check the official page before you act.