Studying in India as an International Student
Studying in India as an International Student
The practical side for foreign students in India — the Indian student visa, fees, ICCR and Study in India scholarships, and FRRO registration — neutral, official-source facts.
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What this hub covers
- Student Visa for Studying in IndiaWhat the Indian Student Visa is · Admission first, then the visa application · After you arrive: FRRO/FRO registration
- Fees for International Students in IndiaHow fees differ for international students · Fees are set per institute and per category · What a fee can include (and what to ask)
- Scholarships for International Students in IndiaThe main official scholarship routes · ICCR scholarship schemes · Study in India and institution scholarships
- The Study in India Programme ExplainedWhat 'Study in India' is · A single discovery and application gateway · How it fits with admission, fees and visa
- Living in India as an International StudentRegistering with the FRRO/FRO · Keeping documents and visa valid · The international students' office on campus
- How to Study in India from Nepal: Open Border, No Student Visa & Admission Routes
- How to Study in India from Bhutan: Entry Permit, Nehru-Wangchuck Scholarship & Admission
Guides for India
7 of 7 guides in this hub are for India.
Student Visa for Studying in India
How foreign nationals get a Student Visa to study in India — applied at an Indian mission after admission, with FRRO/FRO registration after arrival.
Read guideFees for International Students in India
How fees work for international and NRI students in India — generally higher than domestic fees, and set by each institute. Verify every amount officially.
Read guideThe Study in India Programme Explained
What the Government of India's Study in India (SII) initiative is — a single official portal for foreign students to find and apply to participating institutions.
Read guideLiving in India as an International Student
Practicalities for foreign students in India — mandatory FRRO/FRO registration, keeping your visa and documents valid, and on-campus international offices.
Read guideHow to Study in India from Nepal: Open Border, No Student Visa & Admission Routes
How Nepali students study in India — the India-Nepal open-border arrangement under which a student visa is generally not needed, ID/registration expectations, entrance-exam and foreign-candidate routes, and ICCR scholarships that include Nepal. General information, not immigration advice.
Read guideHow to Study in India from Bhutan: Entry Permit, Nehru-Wangchuck Scholarship & Admission
How Bhutanese students study in India — the distinct Bhutan-India entry arrangement, the Bhutan-specific Nehru-Wangchuck Scholarship and Government of India slots, the Royal Government of Bhutan / Embassy of India channels, and admission routes. General information, not immigration advice.
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