Study in India

Who this applies to

Students at Indian universities. English-medium (+ Hindi/regional); central/state/deemed/private universities + autonomous Institutes of National Importance (IITs, IISc, IIMs, NITs, AIIMS).

Governing authority

University Grants Commission (UGC) + AICTE (technical); Ministry of Education; NIRF national ranking.

Degree system

Bachelor 3–4 yrs · Master · PhD. English-medium; British-derived affiliating-university model + autonomous elite institutes.

Admission

How

Class-12 board + national entrance exams: JEE (Main/Advanced → IITs/NITs), NEET (medical), CUET (central universities), CAT (management); international students apply directly.

Language

English (+ Hindi/regional).

Tuition

Public

Low/subsidized at public universities & IITs (need-based waivers).

Private

Fee-paying.

Note

~1,100 universities + ~45,000 affiliated colleges — one of the largest systems on earth; IITs/IISc are autonomous 'Institutes of National Importance'.

Student visa & residence permit

Student visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

Government (incl. ICCR for international students) & institutional.

Sources & references

• system counts — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_education_in_India (2026-06-12)
• IISc — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Institute_of_Science (2026-06-12)