India

Placement Information

• Partner Organization: United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
• Eligible Program Dates: 3 – 5 months from August – December 2026
• Host Institution Expectations: USIEF will coordinate with the selected Fulbright participant on their host institution placement.
• Language Requirement: None
• Monthly Allowance: Between $3,700 - $4,000 (exact amount to be confirmed at a later date)
• Dependent Information: An allowance of $2,000 per eligible dependent will be provided as part of the Fulbright grant. USIEF will provide administrative support to the participant and their dependents for procuring appropriate visas and assist with local logistics upon arrival in India. For scholars with dependent children, India has several good private schools and international schools with International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum to choose from. Please note that tuition support for dependents is subject to availability and requests for funding are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are strongly encouraged to research schooling options for their dependents during the application phase. 

Country Overview

India is the world’s largest democracy, with a vibrant and growing economy, rich history, and an enormous appetite for education. Its education system continues to expand at a rapid pace. India attracts faculty and students to study, teach, and conduct research, its expertise extending beyond the technical and business fields to nearly all academic disciplines.

Educational System Overview

In India, the federal government has played a key role in formulating national policies for educational development and regulates selected aspects of education throughout India. The federal Ministry of Education (earlier known as the Ministry of Human Resource and Development), through the Department of School Education and Literacy, is responsible for formulating policies on secondary education in India.

Resources

• Ministry of Education
• National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT)
• National Education Policy 2020
• National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE)
• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Council of Indian School Certificate Examinations
• National Institute of Open Schooling
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
• Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
• Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)

Possible Topics of Interest for U.S. Educators

There are several issues that deserve attention in the primary and secondary education sphere in India, some of which may be of specific interest to Fulbright participants.  

• Improving teacher performance and preparation
• Use of technology
• STEM subjects
• Teaching English as a second language