TL;DR: Applications for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) 2026/2027 are officially open for Indian students. Deadline: February 10, 2026. Applicants must apply via the “Study in China” (campuschina.org) website using agency number 3561 and submit all documents online. From this year, a new CSCA test is mandatory for undergraduates.
What Happened
- The Chinese Embassy in India announced the opening of the 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) application on October 30, 2025.
- The scholarship covers full tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends, and medical insurance for international students studying in China.
- Applications are now open and will close on February 10, 2026.
How to Apply
- Apply online through the “Study in China” website (campuschina.org) by selecting "Scholarship Application for Students."
- No physical documents are needed; all uploads must be clear and valid.
- The agency number for applications from India is 3561.
- The embassy in India will accept and review applications before forwarding them to the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
Eligibility and Documents
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health and meet age and academic requirements for the chosen program.
- Starting this year, undergraduate applicants must take the “China Scholastic Competency Assessment” (CSCA) before applying.
- CSCA test dates: December 21, 2025, and January 25, 2026.
- Required documents include:
- Scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts.
- Study/research plans.
- Recommendation letters.
- Passport copy.
- Medical exam form.
- Proof of language proficiency.
Key Contacts and Warnings
- For queries: Email ydjy@csc.edu.cn or call +91-11-26114711 (office hours: 9 am-12 pm, 3-6 pm).
- The embassy warns applicants not to use third-party agents or intermediaries; all applications must be submitted directly through official channels.
Background
- The Chinese Government Scholarship is a long-standing fully funded program run by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) to promote international education and cultural exchange.
- The program supports undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and research candidates across various disciplines, with enrollment starting in September 2026.