Question 1

What is the objective of the "Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students" scheme?

Accepted Answer

The "Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students" scheme aims to provide 1000 scholarships annually to Afghan students for pursuing various UGC-approved online Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs from Indian universities.

Question 2

Who is eligible to apply for the e-VB scholarship?

Accepted Answer

Any applicant who is a national of Afghanistan, between 18 and 35 years old, and meets the academic requirements of the chosen program is eligible to apply.

Question 3

What programs are available under the scholarship?

Accepted Answer

The scholarship covers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs such as Business Administration, Commerce, Arts, Computer Applications, and others, offered by Indian universities.

Question 4

How many scholarships are offered each year?

Accepted Answer

Under the e-VB project, the Government of India offers up to 1000 scholarships annually to Afghan students.

Question 5

Is the scholarship available for students living outside Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the scholarship is available to Afghan nationals residing in any part of the world, provided they hold a valid Afghan ID or passport.

Question 6

Is there any fee to apply for the scholarship?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no application fee required to apply for the e-VB scholarship.

Question 7

What costs are covered under the scholarship?

Accepted Answer

The scholarship covers the full academic cost, including tuition fees, admission fees, e-content charges, examination fees, and other related expenses.

Question 8

What is the mode of education under this scholarship?

Accepted Answer

All programs under the e-VB scholarship are delivered in online mode through the Learning Management Systems of the respective Indian universities.

Question 9

What is the medium of instruction for the online courses under this learning program?

Accepted Answer

All courses offered through the e-VB project are delivered in the English language, and applicants must be proficient in reading, writing, and understanding English to ensure successful completion of the program.

Question 10

Are physical copies of degrees and certificates provided to the students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after successful completion of the program, Indian universities provide both digital and physical copies of degrees or certificates, with the physical copies being sent to the Indian Mission in Kabul for student collection.

Question 11

What happens if a student fails in a semester during the program?

Accepted Answer

In case a student fails to clear the required number of subjects in any semester, continuation of the scholarship is deferred until the student meets the academic performance criteria as outlined by the scholarship rules.

Question 12

How can students apply for the scholarship under this project?

Accepted Answer

Afghan students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply by registering on the iLearn portal, selecting their preferred course and university, and submitting the required documents and application through the university’s integrated portal.

Question 13

What steps should an applicant take after completing their course under the e-VB project?

Accepted Answer

Upon course completion, students are required to fill out the Alumni Form on both the iLearn portal and India Alumni portal, which helps in maintaining future engagement with Indian Missions and participation in alumni activities.

Level	Central
Scheme type	Central Sector Scheme
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Composite
Application mode	Online

The applicant must be a national of Afghanistan.
The applicant must possess a valid Afghan National ID or Passport.
The applicant must be between 18 to 35 years of age as on July 1 of the academic year.
The applicant must meet the minimum academic qualifications required by the respective Indian university for the chosen program.
The applicant must ensure proficiency in English to understand and complete the program, as the medium of instruction is English.
The applicant must apply only for one program under the e-VB project.
The applicant must not be enrolled in any other ongoing program under the e-VB project.
Note	Applicants must check the eligibility criteria/pre-requisites for admission to a particular programme/course on the respective university portal and then apply.
Note	Students who have already obtained a degree under e-VB project (at the time of announcement of the new academic session) and willing to avail scholarship under e-VB project for pursuing another degree, may also apply afresh through iLearn portal to process their application

Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students(ATESTAS)

About ATESTAS

Provider

Ministry Of External Affairs

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