Study in India (SII) Tuition Waivers

Ministry of Education, Government of India

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

International students admitted through the Study in India portal to participating institutes. Waivers depend on previous marks and the institute's own rules; NRIs cannot get the SII scholarship. Undergraduate medicine is not offered. Check each institute's English requirement.

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About this opportunity

A flagship initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, Study in India (SII) partners with 160+ NAAC/NIRF-accredited Indian institutions (including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and top private/public universities) to offer streamlined single-window admissions and merit-based tuition waivers to international students from Asia and Africa.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. International students admitted through the Study in India portal to participating institutes. Waivers depend on previous marks and the institute's own rules; NRIs cannot get the SII scholarship. Undergraduate medicine is not offered. Check each institute's English requirement.
2. Note the deadline. Apr – Jul (annual; registration and choice-filling dates are published on studyinindia.gov.in ahead of the autumn intake) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Academic Transcripts: High school (10th and 12th grade) transcripts for Undergraduate applicants; Bachelor’s degree transcripts for Master’s applicants.; Identity Proof: Valid passport bio-data page and recent passport-sized photograph.; Choice Filling Form: Ranked preference list of courses and partner institutes submitted on the SII portal..
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Academic Merit Evaluation & Institute Cutoffs → Centralized SII Counselling & Seat/Tuition Waiver Allocation (G1/G2/G3 tiers).

Profile of past winners

International applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Africa with 75%+ high school or undergraduate marks who complete choice-filling across multiple partner institutes.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
3. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Study in India (SII) Tuition Waivers?

International students admitted through the Study in India portal to participating institutes. Waivers depend on previous marks and the institute's own rules; NRIs cannot get the SII scholarship. Undergraduate medicine is not offered. Check each institute's English requirement.

What does Study in India (SII) Tuition Waivers cover?

Tuition fee waivers of 10% to 100% granted by each participating institute on academic merit; the SII programme does not fund living costs

When is the deadline for Study in India (SII) Tuition Waivers?

Apr – Jul (annual; registration and choice-filling dates are published on studyinindia.gov.in ahead of the autumn intake) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Study in India (SII) Tuition Waivers?

Host countries: India.

What documents do I need for Study in India (SII) Tuition Waivers?

Academic Transcripts: High school (10th and 12th grade) transcripts for Undergraduate applicants; Bachelor’s degree transcripts for Master’s applicants.; Identity Proof: Valid passport bio-data page and recent passport-sized photograph.; Choice Filling Form: Ranked preference list of courses and partner institutes submitted on the SII portal..

How are applicants selected for Study in India (SII) Tuition Waivers?

Academic Merit Evaluation & Institute Cutoffs → Centralized SII Counselling & Seat/Tuition Waiver Allocation (G1/G2/G3 tiers).

How much work is the Study in India (SII) Tuition Waivers application?

Low–Medium: Single SII Portal Application + Academic Transcripts + Passport Copy