Education system in India

Most Russian students choose European or American universities for admission. But the inhabitants of America and Europe go to study in Asia. Every year, the largest flow of applicants rushes to India. The main goal of future students is to get a good education for little money, learn the language and stay abroad.

Higher education

The duration of training depends on the chosen specialization:

• For students who choose trade or art, this period will be three years;
• For the faculties of agriculture, veterinary medicine, medicine and pharmacology - four years;
• They study at the Faculty of Law for five to six years;
• It will take another two years to complete a master's degree;
• The term for the completion of doctoral studies depends on the field of research and the success of the graduate student.

The academic year begins in August and ends in April. Previously, this period was not divided into separate semesters, but recently universities in India have switched to a two-semester scheme. Each lasts about five months.

The grading system depends on the university and can be:

• Percentage;
• Literal;
• Descriptive;
• Point-to-point.

At the end of each semester, certification takes place in four main disciplines. Pre-testing is conducted in the middle of the semester. Progress in other subjects is not checked throughout the year. Exams are taken at the end of the year.

Education programs

Primary and secondary education in India is compulsory. Preschool education lasts 2 years. They study at school for 10 years. After graduating from high school, you can get a professional education in college and prepare for entering the university. Depending on the specialty, training there lasts from 6 months. up to 3 years.

The next step is getting higher education. India has over 700 universities. There are three types of funding, depending on the type of financing.

1. Private. They differ in independence from the state;
2. Central. Subordinate to the Indian Department of Higher Education;
3. Local. Operates in accordance with state law.

Universities in India include three grades:

1. Bachelor's degree. The degree is awarded upon completion of the main study program;
2. Master's degree. To obtain, you must undergo in-depth training and write a research paper. The minimum age for admission is 21;
3. Doctorate. Allows you to get a doctorate degree after 3-4 years of study and dissertation defense.

Distance learning is widespread. The opportunity to attend free lectures and get higher education without leaving your home country is provided by the National Open University Indira Gandhi (IGNOU).

Conditions for admission

India has a widespread open education system. Admission of applicants is conducted without entrance exams. Training is often free. And also there is an opportunity to study remotely.

Education in universities is based on English traditions, so all subjects are taught in English. For those who have a poor command of the language or have an initial level, the university provides the opportunity to complete language courses. Russian language is not used.

You can enter the university only after graduating from high school, so the average age of applicants is 17-18 years. For admission to the master's program, you must provide a document on obtaining a bachelor's degree in your country or get an education in India.

List of required documents

Citizens of the Russian Federation and applicants from other countries for admission to an Indian university provide:

• School certificate of obtaining complete secondary education;

• International passport;
• Student visa;
• Receipt for tuition fees;

• Medical certificate;
• Certificate confirming knowledge of the English language;

• A package of documents confirming the applicant's solvency.

Student visa

A student visa gives you the right to stay in the country during your studies.

For registration, you will need to provide to the Consulate General:

• Certificate of admission to the university;
• International passport;
• Completed application form;
• Color photograph.

Tuition fees in 2021

The cost of one year of study at a large Indian university does not exceed 15 thousand dollars. The amount of payment depends on the prestige of the educational institution:

• At popular universities, the tuition fee for bachelors is about 4000 dollars... per semester;
• For masters - about 6 thousand per semester;
• In a private university, the cost is often the same for bachelors and masters. On average it is 5-10 thousand dollars... per semester.

Is it possible to get education for free

Education in India can be free at any level. The Indian government provides grants and scholarships for free higher education.

Basic requirements for obtaining:

• Good knowledge of English;
• High school diploma.

What are the scholarships and grants for foreigners

The coordinator of programs for receiving free education is Indian Council for Cultural Relations (Indian Council of Cultural Relations, ICCR). Scholarship applicants can choose 3 educational institutions for admission. Students entering the Faculty of Arts must provide an audio or video recording of their performance.

Future engineers provide exam results in physics, chemistry, mathematics. Scholarship Amount 160-180 dollars / month The disadvantage of the program is long-term education (from 1 to 4 years) without the opportunity to go home.

Also available for foreigners technical and economic cooperation program (Technical and Economic Cooperation Program, ITEC). Fellows are paid for travel, accommodation and health insurance. Some courses require a bachelor's degree. Monthly scholarship - 376 dollars / month.

You must be under the age of 45 to qualify. Academic requirements are set independently by universities. The disadvantage of the program is the lack of classes in traditional Indian arts and the short duration of the program (from 3 weeks to 3 months).

Features for internship and exchange programs

Exchange studies and internship programs help you get to know someone else's culture, life and traditions. In addition, this is an opportunity to make business contacts and find a job in the future. Students participating in the program receive education in the best educational institutions in the country.

Foreign nationals who have already studied in India cannot participate in the program. All training courses are conducted in English only. The Government of India provides a monthly stipend and covers travel and accommodation costs. Visas for students of the program are issued at the embassy of the state.

Accommodation and meals for students

Accommodation and meals are cheaper here than in other Asian countries. Universities provide hostels for international students. Only indigenous people can get a room for free.

Approximate price values:

• The cost of a room on a campus for foreigners will be about 60-90 dollars / month;
• Rent an apartment - about 160-220 dollars. month;
• On average, food, travel and textbooks are spent on 130-150 dollars. month

Top universities in the country

The ranking of the best educational institutions includes five Indian universities.

1. Indian Science Institute (English Indian Institute of Science). Ranked among the most famous and prestigious universities in the world. The most popular disciplines are chemistry and computer science. International students can obtain additional funding. Link to official. website - www.iisc.ac.in.
2. University of Mumbai (English University of Mumbai). State University in Mumbai.The faculties of management, chemistry and medical science are popular. Education at a university can be obtained remotely. Link to official site - mu.ac.in.
3. Rajasthan University (English University of Rajasthan). The main specialization is agriculture. Officer website - www.uniraj.ac.in.
4. Delhi University (English University of Delhi). The largest educational institution in the country. The disciplines are highly rated - art, natural sciences, engineering, management. website - www.du.ac.in.
5. Calcutta university (English University of Calcutta). The university takes an active part in student exchange programs. The cost of training depends on the chosen course. The most popular areas are social disciplines and management. Official site - www.caluniv.ac.in.

Diverse reviews of studies

Natalia: Was in India under the ITEC program. I applied for training three months before the start of the school year. Before that, I also had to fill out a short form and tell in a letter why I should go. In principle, this is not difficult, the main thing is to thoroughly prepare.

Michael: The quality of education in India is really good. My son entered Delhi University last year. We studied the information for a long time, it’s scary to let the child go to an unfamiliar country. In fact, everything is much simpler. The university has a secure campus with everything you need for life. You don't even have to leave the territory. Although, of course, they are released into the city without any problems.

Indian universities compete on equal terms with the developed countries of the world and provide their graduates with a good chance of employment. Ancient traditions are gradually giving way to modern technologies. The most in demand in India are technical universities. Universities specializing in information technology and jewelry are also popular.