Course first
Choose the learning you want
Compare the syllabus, teaching, projects and exact award.
University Grants Commission · recognised institutionsSTUDY IN INDIA / IN
आगे बढ़ो.Your next chapter.In India.
आगे बढ़ो / Aage badho — move forward.
A new campus can change your world without crossing a border. Explore a degree closer to home, a move to a new city, or an Indian education with an international starting point.
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Your route
One exam does not cover every course
Check the institution’s process alongside the relevant entrance test.
National Testing Agency · entrance examinationsSII ID
Start with Study in India
Foreign applicants using the student-visa route need an SII ID.
Study in India · Ministry of Education01 / YOUR STARTING POINT
Where are you starting from?
Already in India? Choose your stage below. Coming from another country? Start with the international-applicant route.
A shortlist built around you.
Compare the course you want to study with the subjects, entrance requirements and budget you can meet. A familiar university name is only one part of the choice.
National Testing Agency · entrance examinations- 01Check the exact degree, awarding university and any professional approval required.
- 02Map entrance-test registration, the university application and counselling as separate steps where applicable.
- 03Compare learning, housing and total course cost across a realistic mix of institutions.
Keep in mind
Taking an entrance test does not automatically submit every university application or secure a seat. Follow the institution’s admission notice.
02 / THE REAL COST
The fee is only the beginning.
The admission category, where you live and what you are actually buying change the total.
Ask for the complete fee schedule
Get tuition, examination and laboratory fees, compulsory charges and refund terms for every year. Separate university charges from optional services. International, NRI and domestic fee categories may differ.
University Grants Commission · recognised institutionsCompare living at home with moving city
A hostel place, a daily commute and a private room lead to different budgets. Price meals, transport, equipment and deposits before treating two tuition quotes as comparable.
Study in India · Ministry of EducationCheck the qualification behind the promise
Verify the awarding institution and the relevant professional regulator where required. For placement claims, ask about the specific cohort, the number placed and the roles—not just the highest salary advertised.
University Grants Commission · recognised institutions03 / MAKE THE NUMBERS YOURS
What would your first year look like?
Change the example figures to match your shortlist. See the expenses and the cash you may need to set aside.
UNIVERSITY STUDY / 12 MONTHS / INR
An illustrative INR plan for a domestic student moving city for a fee-paying degree. It is not a quote from the campus pictured. Tuition and other fees are annual assumptions; monthly living includes housing, food, transport and everyday expenses. Arrival covers travel, applications and settling in. Use zero housing deposit if none is required. International applicants should replace every figure with their own fee category and include visa, insurance and travel costs once.
YOUR FIRST-YEAR PICTURE
Total cash to plan for₹4,26,000.00
- Estimated expenses
- ₹4,06,000.00
- Refundable deposit
- ₹20,000.00
Living costs × 12 + tuition + other fees + arrival costs. The deposit is added separately as money to set aside.
Build from funds you can rely on.
No sign-up. Your figures stay in this page.This example deducts no unawarded scholarship or income from a job you have not secured.
04 / FUNDING THE MOVE
Find the right kind of support.
Start with an affordable study plan. Then explore funding that matches your background.
Start with the scheme you qualify for
Use the National Scholarship Portal to find applicable schemes, then check domicile, income, category, course and institution conditions. Registration is not an award, and each scheme has its own deadline.
Explore the National Scholarship PortalAsk the institution what continues
For merit or need-based support, get the amount, covered charges and renewal conditions in writing. Compare the net fee for the whole course, not only the first semester.
Check the awarding institutionInternational applicants: check the actual award
Study in India currently points applicants towards institution-led scholarships and fee waivers; the platform does not itself promise a scholarship. Ask which expenses an offer covers and which remain yours.
Read the Study in India guidanceSTUDY. WORK. UPSKILL.
Work during and after your studies.
Understand the study-related options, then prepare for the next stage.
Build experience during the course
Ask the department how internships, live projects and placements fit the timetable and assessment. Confirm whether a role is paid and what support is actually provided; an internship opportunity is not a job guarantee.
University Grants Commission · recognised institutionsExplore an apprenticeship after qualifying
Eligible graduates and diploma holders can explore the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme. Check the current qualification and other eligibility conditions, apply to suitable opportunities and read the training contract. Registration does not guarantee selection or permanent employment.
National Apprenticeship Training Scheme · student guidanceComing to India? Check your permission
Do not assume that a student visa authorises ordinary employment. Ask your institution and the relevant authority what your status permits before accepting paid work or an internship. For all applicants, choose additional skills around the field you want to enter.
Government of India · visa information05 / FROM INTEREST TO ACTION
A route you can work through.
Start at the step that matches where you are. Course dates and your circumstances set the pace.
- 01
Define your next step
Write down the subject, learning style and outcome you want before comparing institutions.
- 02
Verify the award and institution
Check recognised status, campus, study mode and any professional approvals that apply.
University Grants Commission · recognised institutions - 03
Build the admission calendar
Track tests, university applications, counselling and offer deadlines separately.
National Testing Agency · entrance examinations - 04
Compare written offers
Read fees, conditions, refunds, accommodation and funding before paying.
- 05
Prepare for the move
Arrange travel and housing. International applicants should complete their own visa and registration steps.
Government of India · visa information
06 / KEEP YOUR PLAN CURRENT
Worth knowing before you apply.
Reviewed guidance and official publishers to follow as your plan develops.
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
Keep the SII ID with your application records.
Study in India identifies the SII ID as part of the foreign-student visa process. Follow the portal, institution and mission instructions together.
Study in India · Ministry of EducationReviewed 12 September 2026BEFORE PAYING
Verify the exact institution and study mode.
Check recognised status and current notices. For an online or distance programme, confirm the applicable entitlement for your admission session.
UGC Distance Education BureauReviewed 12 September 2026Keep an eye on what’s new
For the latest published notices, visit Study in India. Read the date, eligibility and deadline on each announcement.
The reviewed guidance above is a dated reference. New announcements do not automatically change the page’s advice.
THE QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
A little more clarity.
Useful answers to bring into your next conversation.
Both. The first two routes cover school-leavers and graduates already in India. “Coming to India” covers applicants from overseas; admission categories and immigration requirements need individual checks.
YOUR NEXT MOVE, WITH STAAR
Turn “what if” into a first step.
Tell us where you are today. We’ll help you explore what comes next.
SOURCE NOTES
Check the detail at its source.
Reviewed 12 September 2026. Course, funding and immigration rules can change. Use the current rules for your nationality, residence and intake.
University Grants Commission · recognised institutions
Institution status and official notices; professional approvals require the appropriate regulator.
National Testing Agency · entrance examinationsRelevant test notices and links; each university controls its admissions.
UGC Distance Education BureauRecognition and entitlement for online and distance programmes.
Study in India · Ministry of EducationInternational admission, SII ID and institution-led fee waivers.
Government of India · visa informationOfficial visa routes and instructions for applicants who require a visa.
National Scholarship PortalCurrent scholarship schemes and their separate eligibility rules.
National Apprenticeship Training Scheme · student guidanceGraduate/diploma apprenticeship application and training process.