| Can a student go after 10th? |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Course Duration |
2 years – Diploma ; 4years – Degree |
2 years – Diploma ; 3 years – Degree |
3-4 years (Engineering is 4 years and rest are 3 years) |
3 years but some colleges offer fast track degree of BBA in 2years |
Private Colleges take 2 years and Government Universities take 3 years |
3-4 years |
4 years |
| IELTS Requirement |
6.0 (5.5 in each) |
6.0 (5.5) |
6.0 (5.5) |
6.0 (5.5) |
If a letter shows medium of instruction was english then IELTS not required |
5.5(5.0 in each) |
70 (TOEFL) |
| IELTS waiver |
No |
Yes only if the student has studied from an English speaking country. Not for the students whose last degree was from India. |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Is National Institute of Open Learning recognized? Time Studies Acceptable? |
Only few colleges accept. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Is Pre-Sessional recommended for low IELTS? |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Is SAT exam required? |
Majority of universities do not need SAT |
No |
No |
No |
No. Except SMU. |
No |
Yes |
| Living expense |
5-6 lakhs p.a |
7-8 lakhs p.a |
12-13 lakhs p.a |
10-12 lakhs p.a |
8-10 lakhs p.a |
5-6 lakhs |
8-10 lakhs |
| Minimum % |
50% |
45-50% |
60-75% |
50% |
60% |
50% |
60% |
| Part Time work |
20 hrs per week (during studies) ; 40 hrs per week (during vacations) |
20 hrs per week (during studies) ; 40 hrs per week (during vacations) |
40 hrs per fortnight (during studies) ; 40 hrs per week (during vacations) |
20 hrs per week (during studies) ; 40 hrs per week (during vacations) |
Not Allowed in Pvt but Govt Unis allow 16 hours per week |
20 hrs per week (during studies) ; 40 hrs per week (during vacations) |
20 hrs per week (on- campus) |
| Qualification for UG |
Year 12 or equivalent |
Year 12 or equivalent |
Year 12 or equivalent |
Year 12 or equivalent |
Year 11 or 12th |
Year 12 or equivalent |
Year 12 or equivalent |
| Recent fund acceptable? |
6 Months old |
Recent funds under FTS OR 6 months old |
1 month old with source |
28 days old |
1 day old |
6 months old |
6 months old |
| Sponsors |
Blood Relations |
Blood Relations & Third Party |
Blood Relations & Third Party |
Self or Parents. Can have joint account with Third Party |
Anyone |
Blood Relatives and Third Party |
Blood related |
| Spouse Visa |
No |
Yes (only if the Level 7 course is in skill shortage area) |
2-4 Years |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Stay Back duration (guaranteed) |
1-3 Years |
1 Year |
2-4 Years |
4 months |
1 month |
2 years |
1 Year |
| Time required for PR after studies |
1-2 years |
1-2 years |
2- 4 years |
5 years 1-2 years |
2- 4 years |
5 years |
5 years |
| Total Expense |
11-20 lakhs p.a |
11-20 lakhs p.a |
18-24 lakhs p.a |
13-20 lakhs p.a |
17- 20 lakhs p.a |
12-19 lakhs |
17-24 lakhs |
| Tuition fee |
6-10 lakhs p.a (Colleges) ; 12- 15 lakhs p.a. (Universities) |
6-10 lakhs p.a (Colleges) ; 12- 15 lakhs p.a. (Universities) |
10-14 lakhs p.a |
8-15 lakhs p.a. |
11-13 lakhs p.a |
8-14 lakhs p.a |
10-15 lakhs |
