India announced 1000 online scholarships for Afghan students, they will get a chance to study here:

News Topical, Digital Desk : In a significant effort to support higher education of youth in Afghanistan, India has announced 1,000 e-scholarships for Afghan students for the academic year 2025-26.

The initiative is a part of the Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Students (SSSAN) through the Indian Council of Cultural Relations, which allows students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate courses online through the government's e-VidyaBharati i-Learn portal.

According to the World Bank, Afghanistan has one of the youngest populations in the world, with two-thirds of the population under the age of 25. Afghan youth are vital to their country’s development and have the potential to be the drivers of peace and prosperity.

Under the scheme, Afghan students aged 18 to 35 years can apply for a wide range of online programmes offered by nine Indian universities, including Jamia Millia Islamia, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Anna University and Kurukshetra University. Applications can be made through the dedicated Afghan i-Learn portal from September 1 to September 6, 2025.