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What type of visa should a candidate obtain if applying for admission in the United States of America under the Scheme?
What type of visa should a candidate obtain if applying for admission in the United States of America under the Scheme?
J-1 Visa
What type of visa is not eligible for scholarship under the Scheme if a candidate has already obtained it?
What type of visa is not eligible for scholarship under the Scheme if a candidate has already obtained it?
F-1 Visa
What list does the State Department of the USA keep for J-1 visas for students?
What list does the State Department of the USA keep for J-1 visas for students?
List of Designated Sponsor Organizations
What undertaking does the candidate need to give regarding sharing information with the concerned Indian Mission abroad and the Ministry?
What undertaking does the candidate need to give regarding sharing information with the concerned Indian Mission abroad and the Ministry?
What must the candidate declare regarding scholarships from other organizations for the course applied under this scheme?
What must the candidate declare regarding scholarships from other organizations for the course applied under this scheme?
What responsibility does the Government of India take regarding obtaining a visa for candidates?
What responsibility does the Government of India take regarding obtaining a visa for candidates?
What financial assistance is provided for the spouse and children of the married candidate under the Scheme?
What financial assistance is provided for the spouse and children of the married candidate under the Scheme?
Who is liable to refund any overpayment received through Indian Mission abroad or any other Government agency?
Who is liable to refund any overpayment received through Indian Mission abroad or any other Government agency?
What happens if a candidate completes their education abroad without following the required procedures under the NOS Scheme?
What happens if a candidate completes their education abroad without following the required procedures under the NOS Scheme?
Who will make final decisions on unforeseeable issues concerning awardees not covered under the written Scheme?
Who will make final decisions on unforeseeable issues concerning awardees not covered under the written Scheme?
Can candidates change the course of study or research for which the scholarship has been sanctioned?
Can candidates change the course of study or research for which the scholarship has been sanctioned?
Is any support or assistance provided for the spouse and children of awardees under the Scheme?
Is any support or assistance provided for the spouse and children of awardees under the Scheme?
What is the maximum age limit for candidates to be eligible for the scholarship?
What is the maximum age limit for candidates to be eligible for the scholarship?
What is the income ceiling for total family income to qualify for the scholarship?
What is the income ceiling for total family income to qualify for the scholarship?
Who should issue the income certificate for the scholarship application?
Who should issue the income certificate for the scholarship application?
Who is considered as part of the family for determining family income?
Who is considered as part of the family for determining family income?
How many times can an awardee receive the scholarship?
How many times can an awardee receive the scholarship?
How many children of the same parents can be eligible for the scholarship?
How many children of the same parents can be eligible for the scholarship?
What expenses are covered by the surety bonds for the awardee during the study abroad period?
What expenses are covered by the surety bonds for the awardee during the study abroad period?
Who is responsible for issuing solvency certificates for the sureties of the selected candidates?
Who is responsible for issuing solvency certificates for the sureties of the selected candidates?
What should a selected candidate do if they obtain admission in an accredited University abroad before executing the bonds?
What should a selected candidate do if they obtain admission in an accredited University abroad before executing the bonds?
How should the Power of Attorney (POA) be validated if executed by a candidate studying abroad?
How should the Power of Attorney (POA) be validated if executed by a candidate studying abroad?
What documents are the selected candidates required to furnish before their departure?
What documents are the selected candidates required to furnish before their departure?
Under what circumstances would the sureties have to pay the specified amount jointly or severally?
Under what circumstances would the sureties have to pay the specified amount jointly or severally?
When can an awardee pursuing Ph.D be allowed to change the University/Institution?
When can an awardee pursuing Ph.D be allowed to change the University/Institution?
How many times can an awardee change the University/Institution during the award period?
How many times can an awardee change the University/Institution during the award period?
What should an awardee do if they need to return to India temporarily?
What should an awardee do if they need to return to India temporarily?
What is the condition for an awardee to change the University/Institution during the award period?
What is the condition for an awardee to change the University/Institution during the award period?
Under what circumstances can an awardee change the University/Institution?
Under what circumstances can an awardee change the University/Institution?
Can an awardee return to India for any reason during the award period?
Can an awardee return to India for any reason during the award period?
