Applying from India
Studying abroad from India.
Admissions, funding and visa guidance for students applying from India, built around how universities read Indian degrees, board results and education loans.
- Destinations to explore
- United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo
- Key documents
- Transcripts, board results, loan documents
At a glance
How your record is read
What universities look at first.
01
Three-year or four-year degree
Many Indian bachelor's degrees last three years, and four-year programs are becoming more common. Some universities and countries prefer a four-year bachelor's for Master's entry, so check each program's rule.
02
Percentages and CGPA
Universities convert Indian percentages and CGPAs in different ways. Always include your institution's grading scale with your transcript.
03
Board results
Undergraduate applicants are asked for Class 10 and 12 results from CBSE, ICSE or a state board. Keep official copies ready.
Documents
Prepare these early.
Getting documents attested, verified or sent directly takes weeks. Start before you choose your final list.
- Passport valid well beyond your intended study period
- Official transcripts, degree certificates and board results
- English evidence: a test score, or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
- Education loan sanction letter and bank statements, if you are borrowing
- Recommendation letters and your statement of purpose
Funding
Scholarships to look at.
Scholarships open to Indian students include the schemes below. Check each one's current eligibility and deadlines.
Fulbright-Nehru (United States)
Fellowships run through the United States-India Educational Foundation.
Chevening and Commonwealth (United Kingdom)
Fully funded routes that are highly competitive.
DAAD (Germany)
The main scholarship route for study in Germany.
Inlaks Shivdasani and JN Tata Endowment
Private scholarships for Indian students studying abroad.
Eligibility, amounts and deadlines change. Always confirm on each scheme’s official site.
English tests
IELTS and TOEFL are widely accepted, and many universities also take PTE or Duolingo. Some accept a medium-of-instruction letter from an English-taught Indian institution. Always confirm per university and per visa route.
Visa and proof of funds
Many students fund their studies with education loans. A lender's sanction letter can count toward financial evidence for some visa routes, but rules differ by country, so plan the funding story early and keep documents consistent. We prepare you thoroughly; the embassy makes the decision.
Where to apply
Destinations to explore.
- United StatesMain intake: Fall (Aug/Sep). Visa: F-1 student visa.Study in United States
- CanadaMain intake: September (Jan, May). Visa: Study Permit.Study in Canada
- United KingdomMain intake: September (Jan at many). Visa: Student Route visa.Study in United Kingdom
- AustraliaMain intake: February and July. Visa: Subclass 500 student visa.Study in Australia
- GermanyMain intake: October (winter semester). Visa: National (D) student visa.Study in Germany
Common questions from India.
Is a three-year bachelor's degree accepted for a Master's?
It depends on the program and country. Many programs accept it, some prefer four years, and some ask for a credential evaluation. Check each program's requirement.
Can an education loan be used as proof of funds?
Sometimes, for some visa routes. The rules vary by country and by lender, so confirm with the official immigration page for your destination.
Do I need my Class 12 results for a Master's?
Usually not, but undergraduate applications always do. Keep official copies of all results either way.
Last reviewed November 2026. Rules change, so confirm every requirement with the university and the official immigration page.
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