Study in Russia: Russia is offering scholarships to Indian students; no entrance exam is required..

Study in Russia: India and Russia share strong strategic and academic ties. A large number of Indian students go to Russia to study medicine. The country is a popular destination for medical education among Indians. Russia has made an important announcement for Indian students. Russia has announced a government scholarship program for Indian students for the academic year 2026-27.

This scholarship aims to help Indian students pursue higher education in various subjects and at universities in Russia.

No Russian Language Requirement
According to the Russian authorities, many courses, especially those related to medicine, will be available in English. Therefore, knowledge of the Russian language is not mandatory for Indian students. Students who wish to learn Russian can take a one-year preparatory language course before starting their main studies. The application process for this scholarship has already begun. Indian students can have the opportunity to study at several Russian universities, including those in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Vladivostok, Kaliningrad, and other regions.
This scholarship covers various academic levels, including Bachelor's, Specialist, Master's, MPhil, and advanced training programs. Students can choose to study in a variety of subjects, including medicine, pharmacy, engineering, architecture, agriculture, economics, management, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, aviation, space studies, sports, and arts.

Scholarship Selection Process

The selection process for this scholarship does not involve any exams. Candidates are selected based on their previous academic achievements and portfolio. The portfolio may include research papers, letters of recommendation, certificates from national or international competitions and Olympiads, and other supporting documents. Applicants can choose up to six universities according to their preference. However, the final decision is based on the university's evaluation and the availability of seats.

The entire selection process takes place in two stages: The first stage, which runs until January 15th, involves document verification and initial shortlisting. In the second stage, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, in collaboration with the participating universities, admits students to the institutions and issues the necessary visa-related documents.

Candidates are advised to visit the official website for updates and to review the eligibility criteria in detail.

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