Frequently Asked Question

Indian academic year starts from fourth week of July. Foreign / International students are advised to contact PISC or regularly visit Pacific University website for regular updates on session starting date.

Pacific Foreign / International student cell is the single window for all Foreign / International query and advice, whenever required.

Pacific University will provide hostel accommodation for Foreign / International students in the University Hostel

Foreign / International Student will be staying in their allotted hostel after arrival in Udaipur.

India offers a wide variety of Indian, western and continental cuisine. Most Foreign / International students find it easy to adjust to food conditions here, and enjoy the flavours, aromas and the tastes that India offers.

Pacific University also has two medical colleges and hospital in Udaipur, Pacific University also has a health centre in the university campus, where the students are treated for minor ailments.

However, for specialized/major treatments, the students have to contact our hospitals outside the campus. If students require, the institute will help the students to get a medical insurance cover.

It is always advisable to get a medical insurance cover.

Living expenses are minimal in Udaipur. You can live comfortably within US$ 350-500 approximately a month to cover food and other expenses at Pacific University Campus, Udaipur.

Pacific University do not provide grants for study. However, some institutions do offer fee concessions for Foreign / International students from SAARC countries. Government of India offers scholarships (hyperlink to Government of India Scholarship bullet point no 15) for students from some of the developing countries.

Click here for Guidelines on taking admission in Pacific University, India.

Click here to contact PISC for all Foreign / International student queries.

Yes, Foreign / International students travelling to India for higher education are required to undergo medical test for any communicable disease specifically AIDS, Yellow fever etc.

Yes, all Foreign / International students are required to register at FRRO within the stipulated time based on your nationality.

The following documents are required for registration:

• Photocopy of the passport and visa
• Four photographs of the applicant
• Details of residents in India
• HIV test report from one of the WHO recognized institutions for people in the age group of 15 to 60
• Bonafide certificate from the university/college/institution
• Proof of Bank Account/sufficient funds for non-scholarship students

Yes, Foreign / International Student can travel anywhere in India with a valid student visa. You can visit places of your choice and enjoy the experience of different people, cultures and lands.

Yes, Foreign / International students are advised to apply for respective courses by mid June. It will provide enough time for you to get prepared for session starting by end of June or early August.

The bank statement can be either from your bank account or that of a "sponsor", or a combination of the two bank statements. If you use a sponsor's bank statement you will also need to have the sponsor write a letter to the school stating the following: "I am the sponsor for _______ and I intend to provide him/her with financial assistance during his/her first year at the (name of school) up to the amount of $_____.

If you cannot obtain a bank statement reflecting the equivalent value of your money in U.S. dollars, you may get the conversion from the internet. Just print the page showing the conversion and include it with your bank statement. http://www.currency-exchange.co.uk/Currency-Converter.htm

Yes, you can have as many sponsors as you like. However, you and the sponsors need to make it clear to the visa officials why they are willing to provide money to you for your education in the India

Pacific University will process on "conditional" acceptance for you – stating that, admission will be granted only after producing a valid DEGREE CERTIFICATE and an equivalent certificate (if the degree is from Foreign / International University outside INDIA).

Application form is made available on Pacific University website for admission to various programme of study for the Monsoon Semester beginning July.

Yes, Foreign / International students need not to appear in the entrance exam conducted by Pacific University.

The basic eligibility requirements for admission are the following documents:

• AIU Equivalent certificate:
  • Foreign / International students who have appeared for Grade 12th examination from an Indian Board or have passed their last qualifying examination from Indian University are not required to obtain the Equivalence Certificate.
  • Foreign / International student with Foreign / International qualification are required to obtain and submit an equivalent certificate from Association of Indian University with admission form.
   
  • Contact Details of Association of Indian University (AIU):
    Association of Indian University (AIU),
    16, Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg, New Delhi – 110002, India
    Phone: +91-11-2323-0059, +91-11-2323-2429 , Fax: +91-11-2323-2131
    Email: aiu@del2.vsnl.net.in, Website: http://www.aiuweb.org
  • Certified (English translated) copy of the marks / grade sheet of the qualifying examination.
  • Copy of the passport (Personal detail pages).
  • Recent Passport size photographs.
  • Demand Draft or Receipt of WIRE transfer for admission form fee.
  • Document showing financial status & viability
  • *Student Visa is a mandatory document for all Foreign / International students travelling to India for studies.

All the information regarding the admission is available in the document guideline for admission , if you are looking for something specific, just drop us an email at PISC and we will sort it out for you.

Click here to see the list of documents required at the time of registration. (hyperlink to document required bullet point 10)

Application form fees is payable at the time of filling the application form online, Tuition fees is payable within 10-14 days of receiving the provisional admission letter and rest other fees can be paid at the time of registration also. If an Foreign / International student wishes to pay all the fees with tuition fees, he can do so.

An Foreign / International student can pay the fees in either US dollar or Indian Rupees.

• Bachelor degree (undergraduate) programme is three years (six semesters).
• Master degree programme is two years (four semesters).
• M.Phil/Ph.D is an integrated programme of study. After completion of M.Phil programme of study in two years (four semesters), a student is allowed to continue Ph.D degree programme without applying afresh.
• The maximum period for completion of M.Phil/Ph.D integrated programme is six years plus one year grace period.