Private / International SchemeVerified for 2026
Chevening Scholarship (India – UK Govt Partnered) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Online application with education history
- work experience (min 2
- 800 hours)
- 4 essays
- references (if shortlisted)
- university offers[2][4]
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Chevening Scholarship (India – UK Govt Partnered)
Q.Work experience requirement?
Minimum 2,800 hours (2 full years) post-graduation, across up to 15 roles[2].
Q.Can I stay in UK after?
Must return to India for 2 years[2].
Q.Dual citizenship?
Ineligible if hold British or dual British citizenship[8].
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
HelplineContact British High Commission or chevening.org support