Chevening Scholarship (India – UK Govt Partnered) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
1. Eligibility check. 2. Independent reading committees score applications. 3. Longlist: references and interviews at British High Commission in India. 4. Final selection by embassy panels based on leadership, academics, networking potential[2][4]
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Chevening Scholarship (India – UK Govt Partnered)
Q.Who is eligible for Chevening Scholarship from India?
Indian citizens with a bachelor's degree, at least 2 years (2,800 hours) of paid work experience, and a commitment to return to India for at least 2 years after completing the scholarship.
Q.When do Chevening applications open for Indian students?
Chevening applications typically open in August each year for the next academic year intake. The 2026–27 cycle closes in November 2026.
Q.Does Chevening cover all costs?
Yes. Chevening is fully funded: it covers tuition fees, monthly living allowance, return economy flights, UK visa fees, and a one-time arrival allowance.
Q.Can engineers and MBA students apply for Chevening?
Yes, Chevening is open to all subject areas including engineering, MBA, law, public policy, and social sciences — there are no field exclusions for Indian applicants.