Highlights

University Admission

For International students coming to India, getting admission to Indian Universities is not easy. Not much information is available outside India about Indian University programs. Most countries do not have Educational Consultants who specialize in India. The educational consultants who provide India service often charge very high service charges to counsel students for India.

Often Indian Universities require that the student is in India to apply for admission. In many cases, International students prefer to visit Universities and Colleges before paying the fees to confirm admission. Most International students also need "College Preparatory English Training" before joining the University programs in India.

Program Details

How the Program Works
After you are enrolled in the program, you get all the help you need to secure your admission for a University program in India. While you are studying English at the TESOL-India Training Center, your admission work is going on concurrently. The GUAP2006 program steps are:

Phase 1: Initial Counseling
In this phase, you meet the counselors who know the Indian University system very well. The counselors have a series of meetings with you to understand your career goals, your aptitude and your academic background. You are counseled on the various career choices and what is suitable for you.

Phase 2: Short Listing of University Programs
In this phase, you make a short list of University programs that interest you. You understand complete details of these University programs. The short list usually consists of upto 10 programs. After you confirm the short list, the process of seeking admission begins.

Phase 3: University Visits (Optional)
This phase is optional. In this phase, you visit the Universities that you have identified in the short list. SPICE.ORG schedules these visits for you. University/College representatives receive you and show you their campus.

Phase 4: Final-10 List
You arrive at your final-10 list of University programs. At this point you have decided the University programs that you want to pursue. We send your application package to these five University programs. We ensure that you are accepted at one the ten University programs that you have finalized. You get the University Program Acceptance Letters from the University/College.

Phase 5: Confirm Admission
After you have been accepted at an University program of your choice, you make your final decision to confirm the admission. At this point, you will pay the University/College fees directly to the University/College. After you have paid the fees, your admission is confirmed at the University program.

Phase 6: Join the University Program
Most University programs start between15 June to 15 Sept. The exact dates vary for each University.You have time till then to continue your English training at TESOL-India. After you have completed the English training, you join the University program.

Program Calender

You can enroll in the program at any time. If you enroll late then we can provide admission for next academic year. Each student case is handled differently and we provide individualized service for each student.

Program Fees

The GUAP program fee is US$200 for students of TTC@ Head Office. The fee is US$400 for students of other TTCs. This fee does not include any University Application fee or any charges payable to University/College as a part of its admission process. If you prefer to visit the University/Colleges, then you will incur your own travel expenses.

Eligibility

• Must be over 18 years of age
• Must have completed high school (12th grade) from your country
• Must be currently enrolled at any TESOL-India Training Center in a training program of duration not less than 15 weeks.

The program is open to all registered International students of TESOL-India who are enrolled in an program of duration more than 16-weeks. It is open to all nationalities. You can enroll in this program when you enroll for the TESOL-India training programs. You can also enroll for the program after arriving in India.

FAQ

Do I get Student Visa to enter India?
After you enroll for English Training program of TESOL-India, you are given the documents to obtain a Student Visa. You can enter India on a Student Visa with the documents given by TESOL-India. After you join the University program, your Student Visa is extended by that University/College. You do not need to leave India for extension/renewal of Student Visa.

Can I get admission to any University Program of my choice?
NO - it is not so easy to get admission to a University program in India. You must qualify to apply and your application must be accepted by the Indian University. While most Indian University Programs have some seats reserved for the International students, still there is no certainty that you will qualify. The admission criterion to most University programs is very strict.

Once I get admission, will I be assured of getting degree?
NO - Indian University system is very tough. In most programs, even if you can somehow get admission, you have to really work hard all year to pass each semester. Each semester has approximately 30+ credit of workload on the students.

How can I be guaranteed admission?
We accept you in the GUAP2006 program only after screening your academic background. Unless you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling, you can not be accepted into a University Program in India. If you have completed 12 years of schooling, we know we will be able to find at least one University/College that will accept you.

Do I get location preference I want?
YES - you can make your locational preference when you make your final-10 selection. While we can provide you admission anywhere in India, you have the choice of locations you like.

Can I enroll for this program without being in India?
No – you must first enroll yourself in our ESL programs and then register for this program.

Can TESOL-India help me get a Student Visa to enter India?
Yes - After you enroll for English Training program of TESOL-India, you are given the documents to obtain a Student Visa. You can enter India on a Student Visa with the documents given by TESOL-India. After you are in India on a Student Visa, you can change from one Institute to another. Your Student Visa is extended by your new University/College. You do not need to leave India for extension/renewal of Student Visa.

Do I have to enroll in GUAP to seek admission to a University Program in India?
No – you can seek admission on your own.

Do all University Programs have any admission test?
No – there is no such rule. Most University Programs accept International students on the basis of transcripts and other documentation provided. Few University programs require you to attend an Interview.

Does TESOL-India guarantee that I will be accepted for a specific University Program in India?
No – we give no such guarantee. We will counsel you and help you make a short list of Indian University programs that are best suited for you.

How can TESOL-India help in the University admission process?
TESOL-India’s parent organization is SPICE.ORG – that has partnerships with over 250 leading educational institutions in India. These include over 150 Institutes that offer University programs. We take help of SPICE.ORG’s counseling staff in the University Admission process.

What is exact role of TESOL-India in the University admission process?
We help you avoid mistakes – we will help you make a short list of University programs that suit you. With help from SPICE.ORG’s counseling staff, we will ensure that your application package is completed properly. We send that package to the Institutes offering University programs and co-ordinate with the Institute until you join the University program.

Why is the ESL Prep School Program necessary?
All University programs in India have a 100% English environment. Most International students have never lived in such an environment before. TESOL-India’s ESL Preparatory program prepares you for your first day at the University program.

What is so important about first day at the University program?
The impression you create on the first day at the University program is going to last you for a long time. Other students’ opinion of you is very important for your self-esteem. It is important that you enter a new era in your life on a confident note.

Do I really need to visit the University before taking admission?
Most University programs do not require this. However, we recommend that you see the Institute with your own eyes before finalizing your admission. We would prefer avoid any future disappointments.

Where is TESOL-India’s Adult College Support Program conducted?
In fact, many of TESOL-India’s Training Centers for Adults are located within the leading Colleges in India. Our Prep School programs are conducted within the premises of leading International schools in India.

Where can I get more information about TESOL-India’s Adult College Support programs?
Our College Support program is designed for International Students joining University programs in India. Please refer our web site for more details.

Why are the program fees different?
Our program is only US$200 if you are enrolled at TTC @ Head Office that is near our corporate office. If you are located in some other city, then our program costs are higher. Hence, the program fee is higher if you are not enrolled in TTC @ Head Office.

We can not speak English but we want to send our child to India. Do we need a local agent who speaks English?
No – you do not need any agent – we speak your language. At TESOL-India we have many Adult students of various nationalities. We have many of these students work in our back-office for such translation work.

I have no English skills. I can not even complete a form. Is it OK?
Well, first you need to learn English. We recommend that you enroll for one year English program before joining a University program.

How many Universities and Institutes are in India? What are their fees?
There are over 600 Universities in India and each University has over 500 affiliated Institutes that offer University programs. There are over 1400 Institutes that offer degree programs in Engineering and Management.

Is any region of India the safest? Or considered as the best?
India is a large country with 30 states. Barring only handful states, most other states are very safe. There are International students in all parts of India.

Which region of India has the best weather?
India is a tropical country. Summer months of April/May are hot and winter months of Dec/Feb are mild. The monsoon rains are in June/Aug. In general, the northern region and central region have hotter summers and colder winters. Humidity is higher along the coastline. It is hard to say which region has the best weather.

Do Indian University Programs require TOEFL like test score?
No – most University programs do not require any such test score for acceptance. However, if your English skills are very weak then you will not be able to pass even the first semester of the University program. Some Universities take English test after you have joined the University program. You have to pass the test to continue studying in the University.

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