Study in India Programme 2026: Admission Portal, Fee Waivers & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

The Study in India Programme (SIIP) is an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, designed to make India a preferred global education destination. Implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs, the programme connects foreign students to NAAC-accredited, NIRF-ranked, and globally recognised institutions. Students receive a unique identification number upon registration, can apply simultaneously to multiple programmes, and receive end-to-end guidance from application through immigration and admission.

Benefits

• Single centralised platform for registration, course discovery, application, visa, and FRRO procedures
• Direct admission access to NAAC-accredited, NIRF-ranked, autonomous, and globally ranked institutions
• Mandatory unique Study in India Student ID generated for seamless admission and visa processing
• Access to more than 8,000 courses across Engineering, Management, Science, Humanities, Medicine, Yoga, and other fields
• Option to apply to multiple institutions at the same time and receive multiple offer letters
• Tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100% at the discretion of partner institutes
• End-to-end visa and immigration coordination via Indian Embassies and High Commissions
• Continuous 24×7 support through toll-free helpline, email, and social media channels

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must be a foreign national seeking higher education admission in India
• Applicant must hold a valid passport
• Applicant must have completed the required qualifying education specified by the course
• Applicant must fulfill the academic and language criteria set by the chosen institution
• Applicant must submit their application directly through the Study in India portal

Who cannot apply

• Indian nationals are not eligible to apply under the programme
• Admissions sought outside the official Study in India portal are excluded

Documents required

• Valid Passport
• Academic Qualification Certificates
• Academic Transcripts or Mark Sheets
• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Proof of Date of Birth
• English Language Proficiency Certificate (if required by the chosen institution)
• Offer Letter issued through the Study in India Portal
• Student Visa (post-admission)

How to apply

1. 1Register on the Study in India portal to create a user account for the ongoing academic year.
2. 2Plan your estimated budget covering tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and related costs.
3. 3Submit the online application after selecting your preferred institutions and courses.
4. 4Check the portal result to view your allotted institution and course allocation based on merit and choice.
5. 5Prepare for departure by completing post-allotment admission formalities and travel arrangements.

Frequently asked questions