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Domestic students choose by examination (JEE, NEET, CAT, GATE). International applicants use DASA/DSP for IITs, separate channels for IIMs. Costs substantially lower than overseas; quality of top institutions globally competitive.
Official education portal: https://studyinindia.gov.in
Student visa for non-Indians at embassy. Domestic students no visa required. International student fees substantially higher than domestic at IITs/IIMs (DASA/DSP supernumerary seats).
PAN required for any income. Progressive 0-30% + cess. Students below thresholds.
Inlaks Foundation (postgraduate study abroad). JN Tata Endowment. Aditya Birla. Tata Trust Need-cum-Merit at IIMs and IITs. SC/ST and OBC quotas at public institutions.
SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Kotak. Aadhaar + PAN required. UPI mature for daily life. Student accounts widely available.
IIT/IIM hostel housing standard for admitted students. Off-campus PG accommodation widespread in Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Delhi-NCR. NoBroker, MagicBricks for searches.
University health centres. Private hospitals (Apollo, Fortis, Manipal) for serious care. Affordable vs Western costs.
English-medium across IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, premier engineering and medical colleges. Hindi helps daily life in much of north India; regional languages elsewhere.
Indian food universally available — caters to all dietary considerations. Strong vegetarian/vegan/Jain options.
University campuses generally safe. City-specific late-night considerations — Delhi/Mumbai metros operational; rideshares (Ola, Uber) widespread.
Domestic networks via campus alumni associations are dense and helpful for placements. International students supported by institutional FSO (Foreign Students Office) at IITs/IIMs.
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