Rhodes Scholarship (India) Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
No Income Bar / Not specified
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for Rhodes Scholarship (India)
Q.What does the Rhodes Scholarship cover?
Full tuition fees, college fees, annual personal stipend (~£20,000/year), return economy airfare to Oxford, and health insurance for the duration of studies at Oxford.
Q.How competitive is the Rhodes Scholarship for Indian students?
Extremely competitive — India receives around 5–6 places per year from a large pool of exceptional applicants. The acceptance rate is well below 1% of applicants.
Q.What is the deadline for Rhodes Scholarship India 2026?
July 23, 2026 is the deadline for the 2026 intake. Candidates apply through the Rhodes Trust India selection committee.
Q.Can PhD students apply for the Rhodes Scholarship?
Yes — the Rhodes Scholarship supports DPhil (PhD), Master's, and MBA programmes at Oxford. It is not restricted to any single degree type.