DAAD Scholarship 2026

The DAAD Scholarship covers a monthly stipend of €750–850 (approximately ₹67,000–76,000), full tuition fee waiver at German universities, health, accident and liability insurance, travel allowance, and sometimes a family allowance. The exact amount varies by programme and scholarship type.

The main DAAD Indian Scholarship deadline is typically October 31 of the year before your intended start (October 31, 2025 for Winter 2026 intake). Some DAAD programmes have different deadlines. IMA keeps updated on all DAAD deadlines and alerts students accordingly.

DAAD generally requires an above-average academic record — typically equivalent to 70%+ marks or CGPA 7.5+/10 or 3.0/4.0 GPA. Strong academic standing is essential as DAAD is competitive.

Not necessarily. Many DAAD scholarships fund English-taught programmes where German is not required. However, for German-taught programmes, you need TestDaF (Level 4) or DSH-2 certification. IMA offers German language classes (A1 to C1) in Faridabad to help you meet this requirement.

Key DAAD programmes for Indians: (1) DAAD Masters Scholarships — fully funded 1–2 year Masters. (2) DAAD Research Grants — for doctoral students and researchers. (3) DAAD Study Scholarships — for stays of 1–4 semesters. (4) DAAD WISE Scholarships — internship-based research scholarships for undergrads. (5) Helmut Schmidt Programme — for public policy professionals.

Yes. You can apply for DAAD in parallel with your university application. In fact, many universities partner with DAAD for scholarship funding. You submit your DAAD application independently and, if awarded, your university tuition is waived automatically.