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Why India ?

Strong University Network

With over 300 Universities and 15000 Colleges offering the widest spectrum of courses, India has the second largest education system in the world.

Global Recognition

The professionals trained in Indian Institutions are recognized globally. Over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies recruit from Indian campuses regularly.

English Medium

India has the Third Largest English speaking population in the world.

Moderate Fee & Cost of Living

India offers quality education at a fraction of cost compared to other education destinations.

Quality

Quality of Education is assured through bodies such as National Board of Accreditation (for Technical Education) and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (for Higher Education).

Welcoming Environment

India extends an unbiased welcome to students of all nationalities, cultures and religions.

Personal Approach

Indian education is based on personalized approach to teaching.

All-round Development

Cultural and religious diversity on Indian campuses contributes towards the all round development.

The Indian Experience

Known for its natural beauty and mystique appeal, the Indian experience is unique and enduring.

Centre for Education

For centuries, India has been the global centre for Education.

Indian Education System

In the Indian system, higher education (tertiary education) starts after the 10+2 stage i.e. Ten years of primary and secondary education followed by Two years of senior secondary education.

Higher Education Network in India

India has second largest higher education facilities in the world comprising of:

• Over 300 Universities including
• 52 Deemed Universities
• 162 Traditional Universities
• 40 Agricultural / Forestry / Fisheries / Veterinary Universities
• 36 Engineering and Technology Institutes such as Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian Institute of Science, etc.
• 18 Medical Universities
• 11 Open Universities
• 15000 Colleges of Engineering, Medical, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Science and Management Education.

• Indian Universities offer various courses for undergraduate studies in the following disciplines:
  Engineering and Technology
• Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Bio-informatics
• Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy and Paramedical
• Agriculture/Veterinary Sciences, Dairy Technology and Fisheries
• Arts & Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Science an d Management
• Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Travel and Tourism
• Fashion Design & Technology

The academic programs are offered at Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral levels.

Vocational Courses

Vocational Education Courses at Certificate Level are offered in 1500 vocational institutions in the country, in the areas of agriculture, business, commerce, health and paramedics, home sciences and humanities in addition to engineering trades.

Distance Education

In India, there are 66 distance education institutions functioning in 60 universities, besides 11 open universities, offering distance education programmes. Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi is one of the mega open universities in the world and caters to around 1 million students around the world.

Entry Requirements

For admission to undergraduate courses, Universities/Institutes in India require candidates to have completed 12 years of schooling (equivalent to 10+2 system of Indian Education).

The following qualifications are considered equivalent to 10+2 system of Indian Education.

• GCE Examination of U.K. with pass grades in five subjects at the Ordinary Level (O level) and two subjects at the Advanced Level (A Level).
• Higher School Certificate Examination, University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, U.K.
• International Baccalaureate Examination of Geneva.
• High School Graduation from accredited institutions of USA.
• 12 Years High School Diploma of China.
• 12 Years High School Graduation Diploma of International School, Bangkok / Grade 12 Examination of Ruam Rudee International School, Bangkok / 12 Years High School Diploma of Adventist English School, Bangkok / Mathayom VIII, Final Examination of Upper Secondary Education Course; Final Examination of Secondary Education Course; Mathayom Suksa, 5 Pre-University Final Examination (12 Year Course) of Ministry of Education, Thailand.
• 12 Years High School Graduation Diploma of Myanmar.
• 12 Years High School Graduation Diploma of Syria.
• 12 Years of Secondary Stage qualifications of National Examination Board / Council of Ministries of Education of Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
• Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate (12 Years Course), Ministry of Education & Fine Arts, Ethiopia
• 12 Years General Secondary School Certificate of Ministry of Education, Sultanate of Oman and Yemen.
• SMA/SLTA/Senior High School/Secondary School Advanced stage exams of Indonesia.
• Intermediate Science Course, Kathmandu University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Intermediate / Senior Secondary / Higher Secondary / 12 Years High School Diploma / Certificate Level examination of the approved Board / Council of Secondary Education in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Iran, Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE and other Gulf Countries.
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) of Ministry of Education, Malaysia / Matriculation Science Course of National University of Malaysia / 12 years Matriculation Science Certificate of University of Malaya & University of Science, Malaysia.

Ed.CIL's Services in the Placement of International Students

Ed.CIL, the only company under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, is associated with vast number of Universities / Institutions across the country for the placement of International Students under this scheme.

Ed.CIL provides the International students a comprehensive package of services, which include:

• Submit the Admission Offer Letter received from Ed.CIL along with the Provisional Admission Letter from the Institute at the Indian Mission in your country. GRE/TOEFL/IELTS are not required for Study in India .
• Providing required information to the students about Indian Education.
• Identifying appropriate Course / Institutions which meet the students needs.
• Facilitating determination of eligibility.
• Arranging provisional admission offer from the Institutions.
• Obtaining statutory approvals.
• Facilitating Visa / Pre-departure formalities.
• Facilitating reception of Students on arrival.
• Facilitating preparatory / bridge courses if required
• Liaison between Institutions and Parents.
• Facilitating departure formalities.
• Acting as a local guardian.

Application Procedure

• The academic year in India starts in July/August. You may apply two months in advance of the beginning of the academic session.
• Send your request clearly stating desired course of study in India.
• Attach attested copies of your certificates of the qualifying examination alongwith two copies of passport size photograph.
• Enclose a non-refundable processing fee through a demand draft drawn in Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'Educational Consultants India Limited' payable at New Delhi.

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