Study in India – Information for Bangladeshi Students

Do you know that graduates from Indian universities are now dominating a significant number of top multinationals? If you Google this information, you might be surprised. And surely, you will understand the superior quality of Indian higher educational institutions, both private and public.

Apart from this quality-education context, you can also count on study in India for reasons like affordability, fewer cultural differences, easy communication with Bangladesh, etc. To assist you in deciding on this country, experts at HT Global LTD. share some crucial and valuable information for Bangladeshi students.

Why Study in India from Bangladesh

The following points are sufficient to answer this question:

• Affordable; you can say that sometimes it costs less than the universities in Bangladesh.
• From laboratories to libraries in the universities, all accommodate modern technological solutions.
• Nearly identical culture, social norms, and food. The only country in Southeast Asia to experience a Western lifestyle (in big cities).
• Nearly zero visa rejections. Most importantly, no bank solvency is needed.
• Indian universities (private) accept study gaps and offer great higher education solutions for mature students.

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All About Higher Education System in India

In this section, we detail the education system, costs, admission process, etc.

Higher Education System

Below are some facts about the country’s higher education system.

• As of November 2022, there are 459 public universities and 430 private universities in India.
• Almost every university offers bachelor's, master's, MPhil, and Ph.D. degrees in subject areas such as science, the arts, business, engineering, etc.
• The higher education institutions are governed by the UGC and NAAC, two centralized government entities.
• Universities are categorized into three segments: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.
• The standard timelines for a bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. are 4, 2, and 3 years, respectively. There are two intakes for international students: September and January.
• As of January 2023, the Indian higher education system ranked 33rd in the world.

Application Process

Well, to apply to an Indian university, you have two options: apply via HT Global or apply directly to the university. To apply via HT Global, – CLICK HERE. To apply directly to the university, please follow the below steps.

• Compare the universities and select one or two (two to avoid rejection related risks).
• Go to their website and fill out the application form. Please note that some universities may allow you to upload the manually filled form.
• Scan the required documents, like identification pages of the passport, the NID, certificates and transcripts, the IELTS report (if any), recommendation letters, etc.
• Upload the documents as per the guidelines provided on the university’s application portal.
• Here, please note that some universities may require application fees. The receipt for payment must also be enclosed.
• Follow up with the university.
• Upon receiving the admission letter, apply for the visa.

Scholarships

Below are the facts about scholarships for Bangladeshi students.

• Almost every private university in India provides a discount or scholarship to Bangladeshi students.
• You cannot expect a fully-funded scholarship.
• In general, there is a 10% discount on paying the full amount of tuition fees at a time.

Cost of Study in India

The total cost includes two segments: tuition fees and living costs. Here, we’ve tried to provide a comprehensive point of view regarding the yearly expenditure of a Bangladeshi student studying in India.

• Average bachelor's degree tuition fees are $2,500–4,000/year, depending on the university category.
• A two-year master's degree can cost you around $1,800–3,500 per year.
• For MPhill and Ph.D. tuition fees, please contact HT Global by filling out this FORM.
• Almost every private university provides a discount or scholarship to Bangladeshi students.
• Monthly rent: $25–200, and monthly food costs: $15–150. However, these costs depend on personal habits.

Visa Application Process

The details are listed below.

• Prepare the following documents: admission letter, passport with minimum six-month validity, NID or birth certificate, utility bill copy, one recent photo, proof of ability to pay the tuition fees, old passports (if any), etc.
• Pay the visa application fee of BDTK 800.00.
• Apply for a student visa through the IVAC website and get the reference number.
• Upon receiving a passport submission date (you will get the notification on your phone), go to the respective IVAC branch with all the respective documents.
• Wait in line for your time slot.
• Submit the passport along with all the hard copies of the documents.
• The visa center will give you a receipt mentioning the passport collection date.
• Collect the passport with the visa stamp. Please note that this is a six-month visa, not the actual one. The student visa you will get from the local FRRO/FRO after reporting to the university.
• Make your travel plans and leave the country.