Commonwealth Master's Scholarship (UK) Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
15 October 2026
Indian applicants must apply through the Indian government's SAKSHAT portal (nominated by Ministry of Education) and the CSC OAS portal. Opens ~March–April 2026 for 2027 entry.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for Commonwealth Master's Scholarship (UK)
Q.How do Indian students apply for the Commonwealth Master's Scholarship?
Indian applicants must apply through two portals: the Indian government's SAKSHAT portal for the MoE nomination, AND the CSC Online Application System (OAS). Both are required.
Q.Is MBA eligible for Commonwealth Scholarship?
No. MBA programmes are explicitly excluded. The scholarship is for one-year taught Master's degrees only.
Q.What is the income requirement for Commonwealth Scholarship?
Applicants must demonstrate they are unable to fund their own studies abroad — a financial declaration is required, but there is no fixed income cap.
Q.When does the Commonwealth Scholarship open for Indian students?
Applications typically open March–April each year. The MoE nomination window and the CSC OAS window must both be completed before the October deadline.