NRI & International Students
Information for giving
Criteria for NRI Admission
As per UGC guidelines, a candidate who has studied the qualifying examinations (11th and 12th ) outside of India (even if affiliated to CBSE) can apply under the NRI category. Also, a candidate that has studied the qualifying examinations (11th and 12th ) within India (even if affiliated to foreign educational boards) can apply under NRI sponsored category.
Under Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Quota /International for admission.
The following have to be adhered to, other than the above eligibility norms.
The university will also offer admission to the Non-Resident Indians or close direct relatives of a Non-Resident Indian (NRI). The eligible candidates shall support their application with the following documents:
- A letter sponsoring the candidate for admission to UG program.
- Attested copy of Passport with the Visa details of the sponsor.
- Proof for NRI (to be obtained from Indian Embassy of the respective country) or copy of the Overseas Citizen of India card of the sponsor. Resident card/Green card/Permanent Resident card/Residence proof/Employment certificate are not accepted as proof of NRI.
- Proof of Relationship to the Candidate issued in the form of Notarized affidavit.
‘International students’ at BESTIU are defined as foreign nationals who study at BESTIU either in the Undergraduate or Postgraduate or Doctorate programs or any Executive programs on a ‘University student’ visa, as defined by the Government of India. Further to be classified as ‘International Students’ at BESTIU, the students studying are expected to possess a valid ‘Student visa’.
To be eligible for a student visa, admission to a particular program should be confirmed by the University. The Admission letter from the BESTIU can be used for obtaining the Indian Student Visa.
The university also offers admission to the Non Resident Indians or close direct relatives of a Non Resident Indians (NRI). The eligible candidates shall support their application with following documents:
Steps for International admission @ BESTIU: Fill in the online registration form and schedule a free counseling session and finalize the Program of your choice. Submit the following documents for verification:
- Marks Card of Grade X or equivalent
- Marks Card of Grade XI & XII or equivalent
- Marks Cards of Graduation
- Transcript till Grade XII (for admission into UG) and transcripts till the graduation (for admission into PG)
- Transcripts till Post-graduation for admission into Research programs
- Copy of the passport
Fill in the application and submit along with the required documents. Pay the fees and confirm your seat. The bonafide certificate will be issued from the University on payment of the tuition fees for the first year.
Fees
- International students should pay the fees in US dollars. In special cases, payment of fees in the equivalent Indian Rupees may be considered.
- The student should pay the Application and Processing Fee US$ 200 while applying online.
- The course fee and the other fee for the selected programs should be paid immediately after receiving the conditional letter of selection. The provisional admission letter will be sent only after verifying the payment of the fee.
- Transcript till Grade XII (for admission into UG) and transcripts till the graduation (for admission into PG)
- Transcripts till Post-graduation for admission into Research programs
- Copy of the passport
All the fee can be made by Demand Drafts in USD in favor of BESTIU, AP.
Pre Arrival Requisites
- Immunization record
- Visa requirements
- Medical fitnes
- Customs formalities
- FRRO registration
- Registration with the police
All International Students (except those from Nepal and Bhutan) have to register with the police within 14 days (in case of Afghanistan and Bangladesh within 7 days) of their arrival in India along with their student’s visa, a bonafide certificate from the university, and residential address proof at the following address:
Foreigners Regional Registration Officer:
Bureau of Immigration (MHA), Govt. of India, Sardar Vallabhai Patel BoI OCR Complex, Shamshabad-Pahadishareef Road near GMR Township (CISF Residential Quarters), Mamidipally Shamshabad Telangana, PIN-501218
frrohyd@nic.in (040-29880374, 040-29880375)
Discipline
International students should follow the Academic Calendar and have to complete the course as per the prescribed deadline. All the students should abide by all the rules and regulations and the code of conduct of BESTIU.
Examination & Award of Degrees
International students should follow the Academic Calendar and have to complete the course as per the prescribed deadline. All the students should abide by all the rules and regulations and the code of conduct of BESTIU.