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DAAD Scholarships for Indian Students

What DAAD is, the kinds of scholarships it offers for study and research in Germany, and where to confirm official eligibility — with no amounts or deadlines quoted.

What DAAD is

DAAD (the German Academic Exchange Service) is an official organisation that supports international academic exchange, including scholarships for international students — among them students from India — to study and research in Germany. Its awards are academic and merit-based.

The kinds of scholarships

DAAD offers a range of scholarships across levels — for master's study, doctoral research, and shorter research stays — often through a searchable official scholarship database. The categories, fields, and funding differ, and are set officially, so use the DAAD database to find what matches your level and subject.

How to apply

Applicants typically search the official DAAD scholarship database, check the eligibility for a specific programme, and apply through the official process and timeline. DAAD also has an India office whose official pages provide India-specific guidance. Apply only through DAAD's official channels, and be wary of anyone charging a fee to "guarantee" a scholarship.

Verify on the official site

This guide does not quote funding amounts, deadlines, or eligibility cut-offs, since they are set officially and change. Confirm the current programmes and rules on the official DAAD website and its scholarship database.

Frequently asked questions

What does DAAD stand for?

DAAD is the German Academic Exchange Service, an official organisation supporting international academic exchange, including scholarships to study and research in Germany.

Does DAAD fund only postgraduate study?

DAAD offers scholarships across several levels, including master's, doctoral, and research stays. Use the official DAAD database to find programmes for your level and field.

How do I find a DAAD scholarship that fits me?

Search the official DAAD scholarship database and read each programme's official eligibility, since categories and funding differ and change over time.

Official sources

This guide explains the process and is for guidance only. Eligibility, dates, fees and rules change every year — always confirm the current details on the official site before you act.

Verified against: DAAD — German Academic Exchange Service (official); DAAD India — official regional site.

Last verified: 2026-06-03.