The Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (Central Institute of Hindi), Agra, India offer scholarships to Japanese nationals for the study of Hindi under the scheme of "Propagation of Hindi Abroad at Kendriya Hindi Sansthan" Agra, for the academic session 2026-27. The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Brochures and the application forms of the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan can be downloaded from www.hindisansthan.in

I. ADMISSION :

The Institute allows admission to foreign students of the following categories :

A. Students selected under the Promotion of Hindi Abroad Scheme (PHA Scheme) of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

B. Students deputed/ sponsored by Governments/ Agencies/ Institutions in Japan.

C. Students selected under Cultural Exchange Programmes.

II. ELlGIBILITY :

• Minimum qualification: Twelve (12) years of school (10+2) or college education.

• The candidate must have a minimum written and oral proficiency in Hindi or/and English.

• The candidate must have basic skills in Computer operating.

• The candidate must have a working E-mail ID

III. AGE :

The minimum age for admission to any course is 19 years and the maximum age is 45 years. A relaxation will be given to the candidate under special circumstances.

IV. ACADEMIC YEAR

The academic year of the Institute runs from 1st of August to 30th of April.

V. ACCOMMODATION

The Central Institute of Hindi (Kendriya Hindi Sansthan), Agra provides moderate shared hostel facilities for both male and female students separately.

VII. FINANCIAL SUPPORT :

The student admitted under the Promotion of Hindi Abroad Scheme (PHA Scheme) is given Economy Class Air fare (to and fro) from their respective countries by the shortest route. Selected student is given a scholarship of INR 9000/- (INR Nine Thousand Only) per month. This scholarship is given to the student from 1st of August or from the month of his/her arrival up to the end of the academic session, that is, 30th of April. The student is also given a books grant of INR 1000/- (INR One Thousand only) per annum in production of receipt in purchasing Hindi Text Book.

No candidate will be permitted to go back without completing the full academic term. Therefore, only those candidates who are willing to stay in India at Agra for the full academic year should apply.

Brochures and the application forms of the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan can be downloaded from www.hindisansthan.in

Apply latest by 25 May 2026