The UCAS applications for the UG courses in the UK open in the month of May. While the deadline to submit the applications for most colleges and universities falls on or around September 03. Deadlines for the University of Oxford and most courses in medicine falls near October 15.

When should I start my preparations for UK September intake?

Priya Garg

The earlier you start preparing for the fall intake in UK, the better. Get your test scores, documents, finances and other related requirements ready well before the admission applications commence. You must start at least 15 months before the desired intake. You should also be prepared with complete information on your finances/scholarships/loans.

Is Chevening Scholarship awarded for PhD?

Jiya Arora

No, the Chevening Scholarship is awarded only for taught master's programs in the UK. The research-based master's programs (such as MRes), PhD and DPhil are ineligible for this scholarship.

Do working professionals need to resign from their current job to be eligible for the Chevening Schaolsrhip?

Rashmi Shekhar

There is no official requirement to resign from your job. You have to be available for receiving scholarship award. Talk to your employer in advance.

Is there any requirement for the English language to apply for the Chevening Scholarship?

Jagriti Shukla

No, requirement of English language to apply for the Chevening Scholarship was removed in 2020. However, as other points of the eligibility criteria for the Chevening Scholarship, students will be required to have received at least 1 offer from their three choices, which may require them to have proof of English proficiency.