High Commission of India,

Kuala Lumpur

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Press Release

Extension of last date to apply for AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2020-21

The last date to apply for the AYUSH Scholarship Scheme 2020-21 has now been extended until 30^th September 2020. Malaysian nationals interested to pursue courses in Traditional System of Medicine in India, may apply for the following courses under the AYUSH Scholarship Scheme:

(i). Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) [5 ½ years] - 11 seats

(ii). Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Sciences (BSMS) [5 ½ years] - 5 seats

(ii). Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS) [5 ½ years] - 2 seats

(iv). Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) [5 ½ years] - 2 seats

2. The application form should be filled online and submitted on the ‘A2A Scholarship’ portal (http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in). The 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. 2 years of South Australian Matriculation (SAM)

f. 2 years of Canadian Pre-University (CPU), or

g. Any other qualification which is equivalent to 12^th standard in India.

3. 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, House rent Allowance, and Airfare.

4. For further enquiries, please contact the Education Wing, High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur. (Tel: +603 4024 1010 ext 465, E-mail: edu1.kl@mea.gov.in)

5. It may please be noted that submission of an application is not an assurance of nomination. The candidates are expected to comply with admission formalities and procedures of the respective college/university in India.

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Kuala Lumpur

14 September 2020