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Student Visa

  1. Student Visa

Student visa is granted to a foreigner whose sole objective is to pursue on academics, full time (structured courses) at recognized educational institutions in India. The list of recognized institutions is given on following links –

UGC recognized institutions - www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/alluniversity.pdf External website that opens in a new window PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.

Autonomous colleges – www.ugc.ac.in/recogCollege.aspx External website that opens in a new window

MHRD recognized institutions – http://mhrd.gov.in/institutions External website that opens in a new window

AICTE colleges – www.aicte-india.org External website that opens in a new window

 

Documents required:

  • Copy of passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the date of proposed arrival date in India.
  • Copy of E-Taskira or paper Taskira attested by National Statistics & Information Authority.
  • Polio vaccination certificate
  • Copy of admission letter from the concerned recognized institution, specifically mentioning the name and contacts details of authorized signatory (person) of the institution.
  • Copy of receipt of fees paid by applicant to the institution or proof of GOI sponsored scholarship.
  • Copy of the certificates of qualifying examination attested by MoFA, Afghanistan.
  • Bank Statement of self or sponsor’s
  • If bank statement of sponsor is submitted then Identify proof of the sponsor like valid and attested Taskira is required.
  • Please note that following the visa-interview the Embassy of India could at its discretion request further documentation from the applicant.

 

Note: Applications simply made on the basis of invite/admission letter from non-recognized institutions will be rejected.

  • NOTE: Grant of any type of visa is the sole discretion of the Embassy of India, Kabul.


NOTICE FOR STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ICCR SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME TO STUDY IN INDIA PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.

 
 
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