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India

Overview

  • Population

    1,409,128,296

  • Universities

    688

  • Language

    Hindi, English

  • Currency

    Indian rupee

Why study at India

India is one of the world's largest and most dynamic higher education systems, globally acclaimed for technological and engineering excellence through its elite Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and top central and deemed universities (such as Delhi University, Manipal, and BITS Pilani). All higher education degree programs are taught completely in English. International students benefit from cutting-edge IT and software curricula, pharmacy, biotechnology, and management programs, extremely economical tuition and living costs, and dedicated admissions via the government's 'Study in India' (SII) portal.

Fees

Tuition fees in India are among the lowest globally for high-tier technical education. Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and IT range from $2,500 to $5,000 per year. Business Administration (BBA/MBA) and Pharmacy (B.Pharm) programs range from $2,000 to $4,500 per year. General Medicine (MBBS) and Dental degrees at top private universities range between $12,000 and $25,000 per year. Average living costs are extremely affordable, ranging from $150 to $350 per month.

Cost of Living

CategoryCost (Indian rupee)
University hostel / campus dormitory (monthly)130
Rent, 1-bed private apartment in Bengaluru/Delhi/Pune250
Utilities (electricity, water, AC/cooling)43
Internet (high-speed broadband unlimited)12
Mobile phone plan (unlimited 5G data & calls)7
Monthly public transport & metro pass19
Monthly grocery & food budget110
Coffee / Beverage in café2
Cinema ticket4
Monthly gym membership25

Admission requirements

  • Senior Secondary Certificate (10+2) & Transcripts

    Recognized 12-year secondary school certificate with Mathematics/Physics for engineering or Biology/Chemistry for healthcare/life sciences with minimum 55–60% marks, officially evaluated via AIU (Association of Indian Universities) if required.

  • Registration on Study in India (SII) Portal

    Official registration on the Ministry of Education's Study in India portal for university matching, fee concession eligibility, and streamlined visa processing.

Student Visa

International students require an Indian Student Visa (S-Visa) valid for the duration of the course. Key requirements: official Provisional Admission Letter / Bonafide Certificate from an approved Indian university, proof of financial capacity (bank statement covering tuition and living), valid passport with at least two blank pages, and passport photographs. Upon arrival, registration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (e-FRRO) within 14 days is mandatory.

How to Study

1

Search and select accredited universities and programs on the Study in India (SII) platform or direct university portals.

2

Submit your online application with certified transcripts and passport copy.

3

Receive the Provisional Admission Letter and pay the initial registration fee.

4

Apply online for the Indian Student Visa (e-Student Visa / regular visa) at the Indian Embassy.

5

Arrive in India, complete campus enrollment and dormitory check-in.

6

Complete e-FRRO registration online within 14 days of arrival.