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Study in India for a wide choice of universities and institutes, English-medium programs in many fields, a cultural mix, and scholarships for Nepali students. Nepali citizens need no visa to enter.
Central universities, national institutes, and private universities offer courses across many fields.
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu says around 1,500 scholarships and seats are provided to Nepali nationals every year.
Many Indian institutions offer English-taught courses. Check the language of instruction for your course.
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Citizens of Nepal are exempt from the Indian visa requirement, according to India's Bureau of Immigration.
Facilities differ by institution, so review the campus, labs and hostel details of each one you shortlist.
Each institution sets its own admission requirements. Common items are academic records, an entrance exam score where the course needs one (for example JEE for IITs, NITs and IIITs, or NEET-UG for MBBS/BDS), identity documents, and a Study in India ID. Nepali applicants may need a UGC equivalence certificate for their Class 12.
Check the admission page of each institution, because documents and entrance exams differ by course.
Confirmation formalities are set by each institution, and they usually include the following.
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu asked for these with its 2026-27 application for MBBS/BDS and BE/B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Pharmacy seats.
Intake and application dates are set by each institution and by the scheme you apply through, so check the current calendar before you plan.
IISc Bangalore
University of Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Banaras Hindu University
Anna University
VIT
IISc Bangalore
University of Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Banaras Hindu University
Anna University
VIT
IISc Bangalore
University of Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Banaras Hindu University
Anna University
VIT
IISc Bangalore
University of Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Banaras Hindu University
Anna University
VIT
Manipal Academy
Symbiosis International University
Delhi Technological University
KIIT University
RK University
Manipal Academy
Symbiosis International University
Delhi Technological University
KIIT University
RK University
Manipal Academy
Symbiosis International University
Delhi Technological University
KIIT University
RK University
Manipal Academy
Symbiosis International University
Delhi Technological University
KIIT University
RK University
Tuition and living costs differ by institution, course and city, so check the fee page of each college you shortlist. These are the fixed figures the Embassy of India in Kathmandu publishes for Nepali students.
| Program Type | Tuition Fees (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| Tuition and living costs | Set by each institution and city |
| COMPEX 2026 application fee | NPR 400 |
| Law Scholarship Scheme (top-20 NIRF law colleges) | Up to NPR 6.4 lakh a year, reimbursed |
| Self-Financing Scheme (MBBS, BDS, BE/B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharmacy) | No scholarship or financial aid |
Tuition and living costs
Set by each institution and city
COMPEX 2026 application fee
NPR 400
Law Scholarship Scheme (top-20 NIRF law colleges)
Up to NPR 6.4 lakh a year, reimbursed
Self-Financing Scheme (MBBS, BDS, BE/B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharmacy)
No scholarship or financial aid
Note: Check current fees on each institution's website and current scheme terms on the Embassy of India, Kathmandu website.
Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan are exempt from the Indian visa and registration requirements. Other nationalities follow the Study in India student visa process below.
Select your preferred Indian institution and program based on eligibility and goals.
Register on studyinindia.gov.in to get your unique Study in India (SII) ID. COMPEX 2026 applications required it.
Get your admission offer letter from the institution.
Coming from Nepal by land or air, carry a government-approved photo ID showing your nationality. You need a valid passport if you enter from elsewhere.
Apply on indianvisaonline.gov.in after you hold your SII ID and offer letter. The Study in India portal says applying there does not guarantee a visa.
Student visas are issued for the course duration, up to five years, and can be extended in India.
Complete your registration and enrollment formalities at the institution.
Foreign nationals on student visas valid for more than 180 days register with the FRRO/FRO within 14 days of arrival. Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan are exempt.
Select your preferred Indian institution and program based on eligibility and goals.
Register on studyinindia.gov.in to get your unique Study in India (SII) ID. COMPEX 2026 applications required it.
Get your admission offer letter from the institution.
Coming from Nepal by land or air, carry a government-approved photo ID showing your nationality. You need a valid passport if you enter from elsewhere.
Apply on indianvisaonline.gov.in after you hold your SII ID and offer letter. The Study in India portal says applying there does not guarantee a visa.
Student visas are issued for the course duration, up to five years, and can be extended in India.
Complete your registration and enrollment formalities at the institution.
Foreign nationals on student visas valid for more than 180 days register with the FRRO/FRO within 14 days of arrival. Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan are exempt.
India offers a wide choice of universities and institutes, English-medium programs in many fields, and scholarships for Nepali students. Nepali citizens are exempt from the Indian visa requirement, according to the Bureau of Immigration, and the two countries share an open border.
India has institutions such as the IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, Delhi University, JNU, and many other universities and institutes. Check the current official ranking and the course you want before you shortlist.
Register on the Study in India portal for your SII ID, then apply to institutions through their admission pages. Nepali students can also apply for Embassy of India scholarships, but only directly. Admizz can guide you through course selection and documents.
No. The Bureau of Immigration says citizens of Nepal are exempt from the requirement of an Indian visa. Coming from Nepal by land or air you need a government-approved photo ID showing your nationality. A valid passport is needed if you enter from anywhere other than Nepal.
No. Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan are exempt from the requirement of visa and registration. FRRO/FRO registration within 14 days of arrival applies to foreign nationals on student visas valid for more than 180 days.
It depends on the institution, course and city, so check each college's fee page. Fixed figures from the Embassy of India in Kathmandu include a COMPEX application fee of NPR 400 and a Law Scholarship that reimburses up to NPR 6.4 lakh a year for tuition, admission and hostel fees.
For nationalities that need a student visa, the Study in India portal says student visas are issued for up to five years depending on the course and can be extended in India. Nepali citizens do not need a student visa.
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