Private / International SchemeVerified for 2026
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
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
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.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