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About us
Cambridge International Examinations prepares
school students for life, helping them develop an
informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.
We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of
the University of Cambridge.
Our international qualifications are recognised by the worlds
best universities and employers, giving students a wide range
of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit
organisation, we devote our resources to delivering high-quality
educational programmes that can unlock learners potential.
Every year, top universities across India welcome students with Cambridge qualifications. India has
the second-largest higher education system in the world, offering a wide spectrum of courses that
are recognised globally. All degree courses are taught in English, and an affordable fee structure
makes India an attractive destination for higher education.
Tip
The most important decision you have to make is
which degree course you wish to study not which
university you want to apply to. Think carefully about
the choices that are right for you, and then choose an
undergraduate course that suits your needs.
There are many reasons to study at undergraduate level in India. With a rich history and diversity
and a surging global business landscape, the worlds most populous democracy is also home to
the worlds second-largest higher education system, with over 750 universities, 38 000 colleges
and 11 000 stand-alone institutions*.
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2 Destination India Using your Cambridge qualifications to study in India
What qualifications do I need?
First, you need to choose the subject you want to study at university. Then you need to decide
which course to follow. Before selecting a course, there are several things to check first, such
as the universitys entry requirements.
Equivalence of Cambridge
International AS & A Level Tip
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Check the eligibility criteria
the organisation that awards equivalence to for each of your selected
foreign degrees in India, has granted courses carefully since these
equivalence to Cambridge International AS & vary from university to
A Levels, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge university, even for the same
O Levels as follows: course of study.
Entry requirements
As a Cambridge student, you will need to meet the same University applicants from Indian exam boards have to
entry requirements as students applying with national pass at least five academic subjects in their qualifying
qualifications. Institutions list the eligibility criteria for each senior secondary exam. Since most Cambridge candidates
of their courses on their websites, alongside other apply for undergraduate courses with three Cambridge
requirements such as an admissions test or an interview. International A Levels, institutions often look at their
performance in Cambridge IGCSE and/or O Level as an
For courses in humanities, liberal arts, commerce and
indicator of their overall academic performance.
science, the typical eligibility requirements are three
Cambridge International A Levels. However, for some If you have any questions about a course or its entry
courses two Cambridge International A Levels are enough. requirements, contact the particular university.
The way you apply to study in India will vary according to your chosen field of study and the type
of institution you are applying for. You will need to find out about these different requirements.
There is useful information about specific requirements on institution websites.
Do I need an Equivalence
Certificate?
Check with the admitting institution
to see if you need an Equivalence
Certificate from the Association
of Indian Universities (AIU). Most
universities have an eligibility
department that issues Eligibility
Certificates for specific courses of
study, and these will not require an
Equivalence Certificate if you have
studied in India.
Acceptance of forecast grades their total intake for international Direct Admission of Students Abroad
A forecast grade is the grade your students. The entry procedure for (www.dasanit.org) is an online portal
teacher expects you to achieve in a international students is less for direct entry of international
subject. It is also called a predicted competitive. The best place to find students into National Institutes of
grade. Only a handful of institutions specific information is on each Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of
accept forecast grades in order to institutions website. For example, Technology (IITs) and other premier
offer provisional or conditional many institutions may require technical Institutions. This includes
admission, subject to confirmation English proficiency test scores. engineering, architecture and planning
based on the final results of your last undergraduate degree courses. The
For undergraduate degree courses
qualifying examination. online application process is open
in humanities, liberal arts, science
until the end of May. The eligibility
Private universities, where entry is and commerce, applications are
criteria include the following:
based on their entrance exams, are made directly to individual
more likely to accept forecast grades. universities or institutions rather 6
0 per cent aggregate marks
Where entry is through national level than through a centralised body. in qualifying exams (A Levels)
common entrance examinations, Admissions to private universities
A
Levels in Mathematics,
forecast grades are not accepted. The begin in December/January for
Physics and Chemistry/Biology/
results of your qualifying examination overseas students and are open
Biotechnology/Computer Science
should be available before 15 June until the end of June.
for confirmation of offers. A
minimum total valid score
Foreign nationals, OCIs, PIOs and
of 1440 in SAT subject tests
You can ask your school to give you NRIs are eligible for the national
of Maths Level 2, Physics
your forecast grades. entrance test NEET-UG for entry to
and Chemistry.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor
International students applying of Surgery (MBBS) and dentistry We advise students to check
to study in India courses starting in 2017. The directly for any changes in the
International students are categorised Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of eligibility criteria.
as foreign nationals, people of Indian Surgery courses take five and a half For international students applying
origin (PIO), overseas citizens of India years. This includes four and a half to India, Cambridge will issue a
(OCI) and non-resident Indians (NRI). years of classroom study followed by Migration Certificate at the request
Universities generally reserve one year of rotating internship. of your school. The government of
approximately 1015 per cent of
India provides consultation services
to international students through
Education Consultants India Ltd
(Ed.CIL) www.edcilindia.co.in
Note: Your Cambridge International A Level certificate should be submitted to higher education institutions within three months
of the date of admission. Some institutions may not allow students to take exams unless the certificate has been submitted.
Saumya Jain is pursuing a BBA LLB (Hons) a law Ninaad Adhvaryu is studying for a BSc
degree at O P Jindal Global University in India. She took (Research) in Physics at Shiv Nadar
Cambridge International A Levels in Economics, University, India. He took Cambridge
Mathematics, Accounting and History and International A Levels in Mathematics, Physics and
Cambridge International AS Level English Chemistry and Cambridge International AS Levels in
Language at DPS International School. Biology and English Language at Riverside School.
All universities across India welcome applications from Cambridge students. Here is a sample list of
universities that have admission policies for Cambridge International A Level candidates. You will
find a full list of universities on our recognition database at www.cie.org.uk/recognitionsearch
Please note: Cambridge International A Levels are also referred to as General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced (A) Levels.
Some recognition statements from universities will refer to them in this way.
UK NARIC* completed an independent benchmarking study to compare Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge
International AS & A Levels to the UK education system.
The study found them to be globally relevant and robust qualifications, closely comparable to UK national
secondary qualifications, with Cambridge IGCSE comparable to GCSE A*G; Cambridge International AS Level
comparable to GCE AS Level (AE) and Cambridge International A Level comparable to GCE A Level (A*E).
*UK NARIC is the national agency in the UK responsible for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills.
Recognition toolkit
Entry requirements in India are unique and we are keen to support our
students who wish to apply to higher education institutions in India.
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examinations and services at www.cie.org.uk/help
Simply type your question into the search box, or use the menu to guide you.
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