2. Scholarships for Postgraduate Courses with relevance to Developing Countries
Essential Prerequisites
Candidates must possess at least a Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in India or abroad (provided the latter is recognised by the appropriate authorities in the Federal Republic of Germany.)

.Candidates must be residing in India at the time of application.

.Candidates must sign a bond vis-a-vis their government/university, guaranteeing their return to India after their stay in Germany. Employed'

Universities and "Fachhochschulen" in Germany offer postgraduate degree or certificate courses with special relevance to developing countries, some of which are offered in English. They are open to qualified applicants (at least a B. Tech., B. Engg., or B. Arch. First Class) regardless of DAAD support. Applications for admission only may be addressed to the German institutions directly, or via DAAD New Delhi

DAAD offers a small number of scholarships to those admitted for participation in these courses which are listed in DAAD's brochure "Scholarships in Germany for Postgraduate Courses with Relevance to Developing Countries] 999/2000". Special Note: These scholarships are also offered in Bhutan.

Employment/Sponsorship: Candidates must be permanently employed and must be sponsored by their employers.

Age Limit: For  most courses, candidates may not be older than 36 years at the time of application. For exceptions to this rule, you may enquire at the DAAD New Delhi office.

Note :Participation in these courses does not lead, and DAAD fellowships offered under this programme cannot be used or changed to lead, to a Ph. D. degree in Germany.