Procedure for an international student to apply for  a course in India:

Stepwise procedure for admission of International students for full time courses in an Institution is given below:

Step 1: Students should purchase the International Student's Bulletin (including the eligibility form) and the prospectus of the institute.

Step 2: Fill up the eligibility form for international students and submit it, along with the copies of certificates listed in the eligibility forms and the required fees. This should be done well in time so that the student is able to obtain the visa and NOC before the due date of admission.

Step 3: Get the provisional admission letter from the International Students Cell, in order to obtain the visa.

Step 4: Show this letter to the Indian Embassy in the respective country and get a student visa endorsed to institution. NRI students do not require a visa.

Step 5: Report to the institution for admission. Fill the permanent admission form and submit it with the following documents (in original along with a xerox copy):

a.    Degree/ Pass Certificate of the qualifying examination

b.    Mark list of qualifying examination.

c.    Student visa in original.

d.    A xerox copy of their passport - duly attested by a notary.

e.    Other documents as required by the institution

Note: The original certificates may be returned to the students immediately after making an endorsement to this effect.

Step 6:Undergo the medical examination and get the medical fitness certificate. As per government rules all international students entering India on student visa have to be tested for HIV and will not be given admission if found to be positive. All international students will be required to pay medical fees of around US $ 50, which includes the medical insurance cover for the first year (depends on institutes).

Step 7: Appear for the proficiency test in English, if any as per admission requirement of the Institution. This is only applicable, if the qualifying examination is not in the English medium.

Step 8: Admission of international students will be confirmed only after verification of original certificates, medical fitness test and payment of required fees.

Step 9: Within a week of arrival in India register their names with the police in the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) of the local Police.

International students who are studying for full time courses in any other institution can be given admission to part time courses only if they hold a valid visa for the duration of the part time course. A separate visa is not required. They will pay the fees as applicable. The institutions may admit such cases directly but in consultation with International Students Cell if they meet the prescribed eligibility qualifications.

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http://www.ugc.ac.in/new_initiatives/guid-intstudent.html