Are the Programs offered by Indian Institutions Recognized?
The Universities / Institutions offering professional and technical courses in India need recognition by the national level statutory bodies established for the maintenance of quality standards in higher education system. Indian Degrees are recognized worldwide. Over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies recruit from Indian campuses regularly.

What is the basic procedure to get admission in India?
You must possess Senior Secondary / GCE `A' level / any other examination equivalent to 12 years of schooling in India, with sufficient knowledge of English, for admission to undergraduate programs. However for entry into Diploma programs, the qualification required is 10 years of schooling.

Do I need to give GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS or any other test?
No. Indian Universities do not insist for the above scores. However, since the academic programs are taught in English, proficiency in English is a must. You should have studied for qualifying examination in English or English should have been one of the subjects.

When does the Indian Academic Year Start?
The academic year in India usually starts in the month of July. However, some institutions have the academic year beginning in August/September.

Who will I turn to for advice when I am in India?
All institutions have foreign student advisers, who will always be available for guidance. JUBILEE EDUCATION will remain your local guardian throughout your stay in India, if you are placed through us.

What options of accommodation do students have in INDIA?
Most institutions will provide hostel accommodation for the International students in the institute hostels. However, students who wish to stay outside can do so.

Is there any health care facility for overseas students?
Most of the Indian Institutions have their own health centers where the students are treated for minor ailments. However, for specialized/major treatments, the students have to contact hospitals outside the campus. If students require, the institute will help the students to get a medical insurance cover.

What is the Cost of Living in India?
Living expenses are minimal in India. You can live comfortably within US$ 100 a month to cover food and other expenses.

What is the procedure involved in coming to India for higher education?
For coming to India for higher education, you would require a student Visa. You need to produce confirmed letter of admission from University/Institution in India for obtaining the student visa. JUBILEE EDUCATION will assist you for your entire queries related visa.

What is study visa and how can you apply?
Student visa comes into the category of visa for the students those wanted to come to India for education purpose.  Student Visas are issued for the duration of the academic course of study or for a period of five years whichever is less, on the basis of letters of admission from Universities/recognized colleges or educational institutions in India.

For application of the student visas first you have to see that if you come in     to the eligibility. You need to confirm that if you come under the scholarship, if so then the respective organizations would be advised by ICCR to issue a regular student visa after the admission in an Indian University is confirmed.

Whereas if you are coming as self-financing student you need to have confirm letter of admissions from respective universities/recognized colleges and institutions in India for obtaining the regular student Visa.

Is there is any provision of changing the college or university after coming to India?
No certainly you cannot do that. While applying the visa you have to mention the name of the institute or university which later mentioned on the visa. A request for the change of university or the institute cannot be made subsequently and will not be considered. In this case you would be required to go back to your home country and apply for the fresh visa.

Can we get our tourist visa converted into student Visa?
The purpose of visit of international students to India cannot be change and is not allowed once they arrive in India. Therefore, if any student coming to India on tourist or any type of visa, you cannot further change the status of the visa into study type or student visa. The Indian Laws states that if any international student is in India for any purpose except than student visa can obtain study visa only if he goes back to his home country and applies for new visa from the respective embassy of India. To avoid such situation we advice that all self financing students to obtains regular or provisional student visa from Indian missions abroad by producing confirmed or provisional letters of admission from the Universities or an institution.

Are there any rules and regulations which I have to keep in mind before I apply the visa?
There are certain points you have to keep in mind before you apply visa to India. You need to have a valid passport for a minimum of 6 months validity beyond the date of intended departure from India should accompany your visa application.

Students holding other nationalities (other than the country where applying for visa), should submit proof of long-term (at least three years)/ permanent residence in the country (where applying). For citizen of other countries, a reference has to be made to their country of residence for which an additional fee is applicable and will involve extra processing time. Please refrain from making inquiries about the status of application during this time.