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Lata Mangeshkar Dance Music Scholarship Scheme 2026-27 (100 slots).
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is pleased to announce 100 slots globally under its prestigious scholarship scheme for the academic year 2026–27.
The ICCR Scholarship Scheme is a flagship initiative of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, aimed at promoting cultural exchange and strengthening educational ties between India and partner countries, including Brazil. The program offers international students the opportunity to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies at leading Indian universities and institutions.

Scholarship Details:

  • Name of Scheme: Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme
  • Countries covered: Globally
  • Number of Slots: 100 slots Globally as per mentioned below:  

(I) 75 slots to pursue studies in Indian Culture including Dance and Music, Theatre, performing art, Sculpture, Indian Language, Indian Cuisine etc. with restriction of 10 slots to each country.
            (ii) 25 slots to pursue one year diploma course in Yoga in the following 4 institutes with the             restriction of maximum 2 slots to each country.
            a) Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Uttarakhand
            b) Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala, Maharashtra
            c) Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi
            d) Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bangalore
            . Slots would be offered don first-cum-first basis

  • Level of Courses offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programs to pursue studies in Indian Culture including Dance and Music, Theatre, performing art, Sculpture, Indian Language, Indian Cuisine etc. against 75 slots at (I) above

            Diploma in Yoga for One Year in the above mentioned 04 Institutes against 25 slots at (ii) above

  • Courses offered: Indian Culture including Dance and Music, Theatre, performing art, Sculpture, Indian Language, Indian Cuisine etc. and Diploma in Yoga for One year.
  • Airfare: Return Economy class airfare to the airport nearest  to the place of study & 3 tier AC train fare (if so required) to the place of study in India.
  • Facilities : Stipend, HRA, Contingent Allowances, Thesis/Dissertation Allowance, Airfare, Tuition fee/OCF paid to Universities (Norms attached)
  • Charges payable by the student: Hostel/private, Accommodation charges, mess charges, security deposit, caution money, fees for obtaining all certificate, registration fees/penalties for registration/updation with immigration authorities, any other fees/charges which are not covered under  scholarship norms.

The ICCR scholarships provide students a unique opportunity to experience India’s rich academic environment, vibrant cultural heritage, and dynamic society. Scholars will also benefit from exposure to India’s diverse traditions, languages, and contemporary innovations.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the official ICCR scholarship portal within the stipulated deadline. Detailed eligibility criteria, application procedures, and guidelines can be accessed here – https://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/. For general guidelines please click here ( attach the ICCR General Guidelines pdf) any further query you may please write to pic.saopaulo@mea.gov.in

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations remains committed to fostering stronger people-to-people connections between India and Brazil through educational and cultural exchange.

ICCR General Guidelines

 

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