
High Commission of India, Colombo is pleased to announce scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals under the AYUSH Scholarship Scheme for courses ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels for academic year 2025-26 as below:
| Ayurveda | Undergraduate to Doctoral Levels |
| Unani | Undergraduate to Doctoral Levels |
| Homeopathy | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
| Siddha | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
| Yoga | B.Sc /BA (Yoga Shastra)/MSc /PhD |
2. 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.
3. 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 must have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree recognized by CCIM. Candidates who wish to apply for M.Sc (Yoga) & PhD (Yoga) require any Bachelor’s degree & Master’s degree respectively.
4. 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.
5. Last date for submitting online applications on ICCR A2A portal (www.a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in) is 08 June 2025. For more information, interested candidates may contact Education Wing of High Commission of India, Colombo on 011-2421605, 011-2422788, 011-2422789 or email eduwing.colombo@mea.gov.in.
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