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Study in India (SII)

Partial to Full Funded✅ Applications Open

Government of India's flagship program for international students to study in India across 900+ institutions and 8000+ courses.

Deadline
NA
Category
Partial to Full Funded
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✅Eligibility Criteria

  • 1Citizens of eligible foreign countries (including Nepal)
  • 2For UG: Completed 12th grade or equivalent
  • 3For PG: Completed bachelor's degree
  • 4Eligibility criteria (marks, subjects) vary by university/course
  • 5English proficiency may be required by some institutions
  • 6Passport is required for most countries (NOT mandatory for Nepal & Bhutan)
  • 7Nepal & Bhutan students must provide Citizenship ID

📄Required Documents

  • Online application on Study in India portal
  • Passport copy (or Citizenship ID for Nepal/Bhutan students)
  • Academic mark sheets and certificates
  • English proficiency certificate (if required)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Medical fitness certificate (recommended)
  • Any additional documents required by specific institutes

📝Application Steps

1

Register on studyinindia.gov.in and generate your SII ID

2

Complete Basic Information and Academic Information on dashboard

3

Explore courses and institutions based on eligibility

4

Apply to multiple courses/institutes (no limit on applications)

5

Institutes review your application and send offer letters

6

Receive multiple offer letters and choose ONLY one

7

Accept the offer and pay fees to the institute

8

Wait for final approval from institute

9

Apply for student visa using SII ID on indianvisaonline.gov.in

10

After arrival in India, complete FRRO registration within 14–15 days

⚠️Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ✕Thinking you can accept multiple offer letters (only ONE allowed)
  • ✕Not checking eligibility criteria for each course/institute
  • ✕Entering incorrect academic or personal details (can affect visa)
  • ✕Not waiting for final institute approval before applying for visa
  • ✕Ignoring important updates in dashboard (offer letters, deadlines)
  • ✕Not completing FRRO registration after arriving in India

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