The last date for submission of applications for Ayush Scholarship Scheme 2016-17 for Malaysian nationals has now been extended up to July 12, 2016. The scholarship is available for pursuing courses in Traditional System of Medicine in India, in following fields:

(i) Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) [5 ½ years] - 11 seats
(ii) Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Sciences (BSMS) [5 ½ years] - 5 seats
(iii) Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS) [5 ½ years] - 2 seats
(iv) Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) [5 ½ years] - 2 seats

The ICCR application form can be downloaded from the Mission’s website.

Applicants should have any one of the following qualifications for applying to the Bachelor courses mentioned above:

a. STPM
b. A Levels
c. International Baccalaureate (IB)
d. American High School Diploma
e. Two years of South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
f. Two years of Canadian Pre-University (CPU), or
g. Any other qualification which is equivalent to 12th standard in India.

The applicants should also be fluent in English language and must have taken Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the qualifying level examination.

The scholarship provides for Tuition fee, Living Allowance, Contingent Grant, and House rent Allowance.

Applicants are advised to fill-in the application form and submit to the Education Wing, High Commission of India, Menara 1 Mon't Kiara, Level 28, No. 1, Jalan Kiara, Mon't Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Applications received after 12 July, 2016 will not be entertained.

For further enquiries, please contact: Education Wing, High Commission of India (Tel: 03 6205 2350 ext 203, E-mail: edu@indianhighcommission.com.my)