It is granted for study only in Government of India recognized educational institutions/Colleges for foreigners to pursue a recognized course.
Before seeking admission, Students are advised to confirm following aspects namely;
I. Production of documents relating to recognitions of the institute/college for study by foreigners.
II. Recognition of the course for grant of student visa.
Please also note that some new courses run by a few established colleges have not yet been recognized by the Government of India.
Tourist Visa is not convertible to Student Visa. Seeking admission /studying in India under Tourist visa are illegal.
Student visa would be granted only for full term of the course. Student visa for primary school education will not be entertained. Bonafide
certificate, issued by the educational authorities in India, should indicate the full term of the course as well as the relevant year in which
the applicant would be pursing the course.
Submission of proof of Academic records in respect of education completed will be necessary. Evidence of admission
to the Institute/Course from recognized University / Board (Indicate name of Institution/address/Tel & Fax no. & e-mail/website address);
Bonafide certificate as a student if already pursuing studies in India, Photocopies of relevant academic certificates on the basis
of which admission is sought or has been obtained and Satisfactory evidence of financial support - bank guarantee / letter of support
from parent / guardian. The Student should also produce evidence of transfer of funds for at least 4 months sustenance in
India or show Travellers Cheques for a similar amount.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Government of India (G.O.I.) is necessary for grant of student visa to pursue a medical/ Para-medical
course in recognized medical colleges and diploma/degree/post-graduate courses in recognized engineering institutions/polytechnics. Aspiring
students are advised to obtain G.O.I’s NOC from the institution before applying for visa. It may please be noted that admission to professional
courses is regulated by GOI and institutions cannot grant admission directly without the consent/approval of the GOI/concerned state Government.
As regards institutions/procedures, aspiring students may take guidance from the Education Wing of the High Commission.
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