A Student visa is granted to individuals who produce proof of admission to a full-time course in a recognized educational institution in India. This includes:
- School education
- Higher education (including in South Asian University and Nalanda University)
- Provisional student visa for short-term courses
- Student Exchange Programme
- Studies in Yoga, Vedic culture, Indian systems of music and dance, and Buddhist studies
- Theological studies and Missionary students
- Research scholars, visiting research faculty, research scholars on bilateral exchange programs, and members of botanical, scientific, anthropological, etc., expeditions
- Internship in India (including those coming under the French VIE program)
Note:
1. No Student Visa will be issued if sponsored by franchise Educational Institutes running off-campus centers, Study Centers of Open Universities offering distance learning programs, Educational Institutes running “outreach” programs, and offering courses without statutory sanction from regulatory authorities.
2. Student Visa will not be issued for pursuing ‘Short Term Courses’ which are not recognized.
3. List of recognized institutions are available on:
- List of institutes approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is available on their website
www.aicte-india.org.
