COMPEX Scholarship
COMPEX Scholarship is offered by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu for Nepalese students to pursue undergraduate courses like Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Food Technology, and Nursing in India through a competitive entrance exam.
✅Eligibility Criteria
- 1Must be a Nepalese citizen
- 2Age between 16 to 23 years (as on 1 July 2025)
- 3Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Class 12
- 4Minimum 50% marks in English
- 5For Engineering: Minimum 60% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM)
- 6For other courses: Minimum 55% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)
- 7Must have completed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2 equivalent)
- 8Must have valid Study in India (SII) ID
- 9For IIT/NIT/IIIT: JEE Main/Advanced qualification required
📄Required Documents
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- Citizenship certificate (Nepal)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature (scanned)
- Study in India (SII) ID
- Valid email ID and mobile number
- School certificate for appearing candidates (if results not declared)
- Bank challan copy (after fee payment)
📝Application Steps
Register on Study in India portal to get SII ID
Apply online through Embassy of India, Kathmandu website
Fill personal, academic, and course details carefully
Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)
Submit the application form (Step-2)
Download bank challan and pay application fee at Nepal SBI Bank
Upload challan details and scanned copy (Step-3)
Download admit card before exam
Appear for Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Wait for selection and college allocation
⚠️Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✕Confusing COMPEX with ICCR or Commonwealth scholarships
- ✕Entering incorrect percentage instead of grades conversion
- ✕Waiting till last date causing submission failure
- ✕Not uploading challan after fee payment
- ✕Choosing wrong course or institute preferences
- ✕Not having Study in India (SII) ID before applying
🎬Video Guide
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Always apply through the official portal. Double-check all your documents before submission.