Overseas Scholarship (Masters and PhD)

Created by Satyam Gambhir, Modified on Tue, 7 Jul at 4:18 PM by Satyam Gambhir

Who can apply

Indian nationals pursuing a master's or higher programme at a qualifying overseas institution.

Qualifying institution: postgraduate and above courses at institutions in the Top 200 of the QS/THE World University Rankings 2025-26.
Minimum marks: 75% marks or a CGPA of 7.5 in the previous academic year (relaxations below).
Family income: gross annual family income up to ₹6,00,000, supported by an income certificate from a competent government authority.

What you receive

Category	Amount per year
Master's and above from abroad	₹15,00,000

Entrance or test details needed

A standardised test score (GRE, GMAT, MCAT, or LSAT as applicable) and an English-proficiency score (IELTS 6.5 or above, or TOEFL). Keep both scorecards ready to upload.

Documents specific to this category

Recent passport-size photograph
Proof of identity (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence)
Family income proof (income certificate from a competent government authority)
Graduation marksheet
Standardised test scorecard (GRE / GMAT / MCAT / LSAT)
English-proficiency scorecard (IELTS / TOEFL)
Statement of Purpose
Bonafide certificate confirming current enrolment or admission
Fee structure and fee receipt
SBI bank passbook showing name, account number, IFSC, and branch
Caste certificate (if claiming SC/ST/OBC/EWS provisions)
Disability certificate (if you have marked PwD as Yes)

How selection works for this category

Selection uses a weighted score: 70% based on your standardised tests (GRE / GMAT / MCAT / LSAT, and IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL) and 30% based on the QS ranking of your institution.

Reservation and relaxations

These apply across all categories:

50% of seats are reserved for female candidates.
50% of seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates (25% SC and 25% ST).
For new cohorts, 5% of seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), meaning 40% or more of a specified disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Marks relaxations:

SC/ST applicants: a minimum of 65% / 6.50 CGPA.
PwBD applicants: a minimum of 60% / 6.00 CGPA.

To claim a relaxation, upload a valid caste certificate or disability certificate as applicable.