Scholarship for the Academic Session, 2026-27 under the Scheme of Propagation of Hindi Abroad at Kendriya Hindi Sansthan i.e Central Institute of Hindi, Agra
Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra (India) is inviting applications under the scheme of "Propagation of Hindi Abroad at Kendriya Hindi Sansthan" Agra, for the academic session 2026-27. The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Various programs are offered for international students desirous of learning Hindi. Brochures and the application forms of the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan can be downloaded from their website www.hindisansthan.in
The minimum age for admission to any course is 19 years and the maximum of 45 years. The academic year of the Institute runs from 1st of August to 30th of April. Separate hostel facilities for male and female students will be arranged by the Institute.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE :
For categories A and B, the candidates can obtain application forms from Indian Embassies/High Commissions. They can also download the application form from the Institute's website www.hindisansthan.in
The application form should be submitted along with two recommendations: of which one recommendation should be of an officer of the status of First Secretary/Second Secretary or Attache of the Indian Embassy or High Commission; and the other should be of an expert of Linguistics/Hindi or a Lecturer/Reader/Professor/Director of any Institute/University in the country of the candidate.
If a serious illness is suspected in a candidate after admission, the institution may conduct a re-medical examination, the results of which will be considered final. If a student has previously suffered from a serious illness and provides false information regarding it, they may be immediately sent back to their home country in such a situation .
The Indian Embassy/High Commission shall/will send the application forms of the students along with their medical fitness certificate, character certificate and Hindi proficiency certificate to the Registrar, Central Institute of Hindi (Kendriya Hindi Sansthan), Hindi Sansthan Marg, Agra – 282005.
The student admitted under the Promotion of Hindi Abroad Scheme (PHA) is provided return Economy Class Airfare by the shortest route and a monthly scholarship of INR 9000, equivalent to US $ 100 approx, and The student is also given a books grant of INR 1000/- (INR One Thousand only) per annum in production of receipt in purchasing Hindi Text Book.
Link to the Application form and a note on Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra is enclosed which gives details about the courses on offer and other information required by the students.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Last date to apply: 25 March 2026
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For further information or assistance, interested applicants may write to us at info.accra@mea.gov.in
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