Rhodes Scholarship (India) Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
23 July 2026
The 2026 cycle deadline for Indian applicants is July 23, 2026. Applications for 2027 entry open in the following year.
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 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.