This prestigious scholarship covers undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. courses in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy at premier Indian Universities and Institutes.

Key Application Details

Application Deadline: 15 May 2026

Application Portal: https://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/Submission

Method: Applications must be submitted exclusively through the A2A Portal.

Undergraduate Courses (5½ Years including 1-year internship)

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

Eligibility: 12 years of schooling with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

B.Sc. in Yoga / B.A. (Yoga Shastra) (3 Years)Eligibility: 12 years of schooling.

Postgraduate and Doctoral Courses

M.D. (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy): 3-year courses requiring a relevant Bachelor’s degree recognized by the CCIM or CCH.

M.Sc. (Yoga): 2-year course requiring any graduation degree.

Ph.D. in Ayurveda/Unani: 3-year course requiring a relevant M.D. degree recognized by CCIM.

Ph.D. in Yoga: 4–5 years requiring any post-graduation degree.

Important Guidelines for Applicants

Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of admission; there is no upper age limit.

Language & Fitness: The medium of instruction is English and/or Hindi. Candidates must be medically fit and possess sufficient proficiency in English.

Institutional Choice: Applicants are required to list 5 choices of Universities/Institutes in order of preference.

Medical Insurance: It is compulsory for AYUSH scholars to procure medical insurance with a minimum sum assured of INR 5 lakhs per annum.

Travel Benefits: Economy class airfare by the shortest/cheapest route is provided once at the time of admission and once upon completion of the course.

Strict Policies: No university transfers are allowed once admission is confirmed, and there is no provision for the revival or extension of the scholarship.