International Admission Requirements - India

India

Applications are welcome from applicants:

  • completing high school (class 12),
  • transferring with college or university course credits,
  • with college diplomas, and
  • with previous university degrees.
High School admission

High school applicants who present the Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent with an overall average of 60% (First Division Pass) or better, including English and three or more distinct academic subjects are admissible.

Considered equivalent:
All-India Senior Secondary School Certificate
Delhi Senior Secondary School Certificate
(All-India) Higher Secondary Examination Part II
Indian School Certificate
Senior Secondary Certificate
Intermediate Examination Certificate
Pre-University Examination Certificate
Pre-Degree Examination Certificate

Transfer admission Transfer applicants who present either of the following are admissible:
  • Acceptable high school qualifications (see above) and three or more transferable college or university courses with First Division standing in each course; or,
  • Eight or more transferable college or university courses with an overall GPA of 50% (Second Division) or higher.

Transfer applicants presenting two- or three-year college diplomas with First Division (60%) or higher standing will also be considered for admission. (See Post-Diploma programs)

Transfer applicants presenting three- and four-year degrees from recognized universities with an Upper Second Division (55%) or higher standing will be considered for admission to second-degree programs, or appropriate post-diploma programs.

Transfer applicants with four-year degrees from recognized universities and First Division standing (60%) will be considered for admission to graduate programs.

International Baccalaureate qualifications Applicants presenting International Baccalaureate diplomas are eligible for general admission to the University.
English Language Proficiency

All students whose first language is not English must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (ELP) taken within the last two years, such as:

  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.0.

***Conjoint admission is available to students who meet the academic requirements but have not achieved proof of ELP. Students must have skills beyond a beginner level of English.

Canada Immigration Allow at least 30 days for Canada Immigration to process your application for a student visa.

Be prepared to present evidence of adequate funding: Canada Immigration will want to see that you have the equivalent of at least C$10,000 (excluding tuition costs) to cover the costs of your first year of study in Canada.

Please contact the International Centre for Students, should you require additional information.