The British Council is the United Kingdom's leading cultural relations organisation, with offices in 110 countries. Our purpose is to enhance the reputation of the UK in the world as a valued partner.

The British Council connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries.

We have been working in India since 1948. Our work seeks to sustain and strengthen Indo-British relationships by creating enduring forms of collaboration between the peoples of the two countries. We bring together the best of UK and Indian talent, particularly in education and skills development, the arts, English language teaching, science, governance and human rights, and information and knowledge management.

We have offices and libraries in the four metros of India, and a regional network of seven libraries around the country.

If you need more detailed information on our services in India, and how they can be of use to you, please visit British Council website.

Please remember to look up the 'Web Watch' section for a collection of useful British and Indian websites.

Pre departure briefs of selected Chevening Scholars for Masters degree in the UK 2009/10 under the British Chevening Scholarship Programme.