Russia Government Scholarship For Indian Students 2026: For Indian students who dream of studying abroad, a news has come out which is both shocking and full of hope. Russia has announced government scholarships for Indian students without any entrance exam. The special thing is that this scholarship is not limited to just one or two courses, but extends from bachelors to advanced training programs.

After all, why is Russia giving this opportunity to Indian students?

The Russian Federation has invited Indian students to apply under its Government Scholarship Program for the 2026–27 academic year. Its objective is to provide talented students of India the opportunity for higher education in prestigious universities of Russia. Russia has long been known for medical and technical education.

Can I get admission even without knowing Russian language?

This question comes to the mind of most students. Russia has made it clear that many courses, especially those related to medical and pharmacy, will be available completely in English. That means it is not necessary to know Russian language for admission. However, for students who want to learn Russian, a one-year preparatory language course will also be available.

In which subjects will I get the opportunity to study?

This scholarship is not limited to medical only. Students can choose to study in the following subjects:

• Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Economics, Management, Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Aviation, Space Studies, Sports and Arts.
• This scholarship covers all levels of Bachelors, Masters, MPhil and Advanced Training.

When there is no entrance exam, how will the selection be done?

This is the most mysterious and special thing about this scholarship. There will be no entrance exam in this. Students will be selected on the basis of their previous academic record and portfolio. Research papers, recommendation letters, certificates from Olympiads or national-international competitions can be included in the portfolio.

How many universities will one have the freedom to choose?

Applicants are allowed to choose up to six universities. However, the final decision will depend on the evaluation of the university and the seats available. Universities from cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Vladivostok and Kaliningrad are included in this program.

How long will the application and selection process last?

The selection process will be in two stages:

• The first phase will run till January 15, in which document verification and shortlisting will take place.
• In the second phase, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, in collaboration with universities, will allocate students and issue visa-related documents.

What advice has been given to the students?

Candidates have been advised to visit the official website and check the eligibility criteria and updates carefully. This opportunity is special for those students who dream of studying abroad without entrance exam.