2 Explore from 8000+ Courses

Once the students have registered themselves on the Study in India, the next step is selecting the best-suited universities and colleges for their future growth. And before they can apply for the same, Students have the freedom to peruse, explore, and select from more than 600 prestigious institutions that are registered under the Study in India program, and many more are being enrolled under this program regularly, which offers a wide variety of more than 8,000 courses.

Students can go through our comprehensive database of courses offered and institutions offering those courses to explore their options. From Photonics to Vedic Sciences such as AI & ML, Medicine, Agri Business, Pharmacy, Law, Yoga, and many more, students can select which one suits their interest the most. Moreover, there are immense STEM courses available through our website. Opportunities in the STEM sector include a wide variety of job roles in industries like aerospace engineering, astrophysics, biochemistry, chemical and civil engineering, computer science, nanotechnology, robotics, and more.

Good news is that students can apply to multiple institutions of their choice, based on their preferences and future goals. There are no limitations to the number of Institutes or courses a student can select. And as soon as the student clicks on the “Show Interest” button for the course, the application is sent directly to the Institute. Hence, the students are not even required to give preferences to courses or institutes. We recommend applying to a minimum of 5 institutes/courses to increase the odds of getting admission. Aspiring students can login to their Student Dashboard as well to check out all the available courses & the eligibility of the institutes.

3 Submit Application

Once the students have registered themselves on Study in India, the next step is completing the application. The process of application filling is the most significant step as the students are required to apply to their course of choice in their preferred institute. While applying for the courses, students are recommended to do thorough research about institute rankings, fee structure, facilities, etc. before arriving at the final decision. To begin the application filling process, students need to first log in to the Student Dashboard (on the Study in India website) with the credentials provided at the time of registration. The application is divided into three sections, namely- Basic Information, Academic Information and Course Choice. Once the students fill in all the details and provide necessary documents across the sections, they may proceed to the select courses.

BASIC INFORMATION

In this section, students are required to fill in simple yet important details such as name of the student as it appears in passport, contact number, address particulars. Please note that all the details provided by the students in this section should be correct and must be the same as mentioned in their passports or government IDs. All the student details like country, guardian details, passport details/ citizenship no. etc. needs to be mentioned in the basic details section.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

In this section, students need to provide the details of their academic qualification and additional exams (like IELTS, SAT, etc.). In addition to these details, they need to upload scanned copies of their qualification documents, photo, and signature. If students have several additional exams documents, they can compile them in a single PDF document and upload.

COURSE CHOICE

Then comes the final step of applying to your choice of course in your preferred institute. This step needs to be done with the utmost attention and according to past qualifications and interests. You can apply to as many courses and institutes you like. There is no restriction in applying nor there is any application fees to the courses & institutes on Study in India website. The higher education institutes of India offer a diverse range of courses across many disciplines. The host of courses provided in these institutes cater to diverse interest areas of students. Therefore, to choose the course of their liking and to study in their dream college, students need to fill in the right choices. Once the student has come across their preferred course in the institute of their choice, the student needs to click on the “Show Interest” button for the course, the application is sent directly to the Institute. Hence, the students are not even required to give preferences to courses or institutes. Additionally, students should make sure to apply to as many institutes as possible to increase their chances of getting their desired course and finally submit the application before the closing date. Please note that the final offer letter received is done on the basis of choices filled by the student, so they must be cautious while providing all the details across this section.

Do keep on checking your registered email ID, as some institutions may also ask for extra details and documents as part of their requirement and acceptance process. If you receive any such mail from your preferred institute, send them the required documents in time to be considered for the course. Also, institutes can ask for online interviews before granting an offer letter. Hence, students should be prepared for the same as attending the interview is a must.

4 Get Multiple Offer Letters

After the students have filled in the basic and academic information and submitted their application after selecting their choice of courses, they get a step closer to pursuing higher education in top-notch Indian institutes, students need to wait for the result declaration to know about the allotted institute and course. Students are advised to regularly check their student dashboard and email IDs using their unique SII ID for any notification or update. The result contains essential information such as the Allotted Institute, Discipline, Qualification, Program Level, Specialization, Fee Waivers and Institute Action Status. Please note that the allocations mentioned in the result are entirely based on merit (and choice priority) of the students.

After the institute allocation or result declaration, the applications of provisionally shortlisted students are automatically forwarded to the Study in India partner institutes for review and verification. Until the partner institutes review the applications, the ‘Institute Action Status’ will be pending. The students will be notified whether the concerned institute has accepted them or not. Further, if the allocated institutes accept the students, the offer letters will be uploaded on the Student Dashboard, confirming their admission. Then comes an important step - accepting or rejecting the offer letter. The students should carefully go through the offer letters before arriving at any decision. While accepting the same, they must keep in mind to take note of necessary details like the type of financial assistance granted, the fee structure of the concerned course, the last date of confirming admission, the start date of classes, etc.

The duration in which institutes may get back to the students with their response may vary and differ from institution to institution. Hence, the students are advised to be patient and wait for the best.

5 Apply for Visa /Student E-Visa

The students can turn their dream of studying abroad by applying and getting VISA processing through StudyinIndia Portal. Students will need to apply for a visa separately on the portal https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/, but the authenticity of their application will be checked by SII ID, hence it is mandatory for students to apply to Indian HEIs through SII website. Students may apply for the same after receiving an admission offer letter from any of the Study in India partner institutes. Indian Missions/ Embassies through the Government of India will grant the Student Visa to such foreign nationals having obtained admission to studying in India and who wish to pursue such studies, regular, full-time, courses (programs of study – UG, PG, PhD and such other formal programs) at educational institutes duly recognized by the statutory/regulatory body in India.

Student visas are issued for up to five years, depending on the duration of the course. They can also be extended in India. Further, the passengers having valid Student visas can enter India from any desired port of immigration check post (Airport, Seaport).

The students must have the following documents before applying for Visa or e-Visa:

• Passport with 6-month validity
• Passport size photographs
• Photocopy of passport
• Proof of residential address
• A printed copy of the online (filled) form
• Formal admission letter
• Printed proof of fees paid to the institute
• Details of the University
• Bank Statement

NOTE: Only the students having their SII ID, offer letter from institute and having paid fees to the institutes will be eligible for visa.

6 Register for E-FRRO/ FRRO

The FRRO is the primary authority overseeing the stay and activities of foreign students in India. People visiting India on Student Visa(S) (including those coming for the study of Yoga, Vedic Culture, the Indian system of dance and Music), Research Visa(R), Medical Visa(M) or Medical Attendant (MED-X) Visa and Employment Visa(E) valid for more than 180 days are required to get themselves registered with concerned FRRO, within 14 days of the first arrival, irrespective of the duration of the stay. FRRO registration helps with getting essential services like opening a savings account.

E-FRRO is a web-based application aimed to build a centralised online platform for foreigners for visa related services. Its key objective is to provide faceless, cashless and paperless services to the foreigners with user friendly experience. As per the e-FRRO process, there is no requirement of taking an appointment and visiting the FRRO/FRO office unless specifically called upon by the FRRO/FRO authorities.

Through Study In India Portal, the student Registration Permit/Certificate (RP/RC) is processed by the concerned FRRO authority at the portal directly.