1. Age: Preferably below 33 years
2. Relaxation: 2 years in age limit for SC/ST
3. Academic: Masters Degree in Architecture/Computer Science/ Technology with 60% marks (Conversion formula should be given where grades have been awarded)
4. Other: The candidate should
   • have 2 yrs teaching/ research/practical experience after obtaining the prescribed qualification
   • have knowledge of Italian language
   • stay consecutively for 3 years in India after return

Scholarship Details:

1. Number of Scholarships: 20
2. Passage Cost: 3-4 yrs
3. Value: Lire 1000000 pm (approx Rs.13000). Italian Lire 1000000 p.m. inclusive of medical insurance benefits
4. Passage Cost: To be borne by the candidate/ employer/sponsor

Application Procedure: Application on plain paper in prescribed format with attested copies of testimonials, photograph, programme of study/ research, fitness certificate, two letters of introduction from Indian academic authorities and other documents should be submitted. Employed candidates should forward their applications through their employers

Notification & Deadline: Notification in January/ March Deadline as per the notification

Contact Details:

External Scholarships Division (ES-5), MHRD, MHRD

Director (Scholarships),
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of Secondary and Higher Education,
External Scholarships Division (ES-5), MHRD,
A2/W4, Curzon Road Barracks,
KG Marg, New Delhi-110001.
Tel: 011 2338 6401
Fax: 011 2338 5337
Website: http://www.education.nic.in