Admission Guidelines for International Students

ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

36, Lalbagh Road, Bengaluru – 560 027
Office for International Affairs

Admission Guidelines for International Students
(Including NRI/PIO/OCI/SAARC and Other Foreign Nationals)

Introduction

St Joseph's University (SJU) warmly welcomes international students to its Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral (PhD) programmes. To encourage enrolment of International Students, the University has reserved 5% of the seats available for each program for them. Depending on the infrastructure available, the number of seats can go up to 25% as per the Government order.

1. Categories of Applicants

For admission to Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral Programs at St Joseph's University, the following categories of students shall be recognized:

i. Non-Resident Indian (NRI):

• Indian nationals/Indian Passport holders who have completed qualifying examinations (Class XI & XII or Undergraduate) outside India, even if affiliated to Indian boards or universities.
• A ward of NRI parents.
• Indian citizens sponsored or financed by overseas institutions/agencies, even if parents reside in India.

ii. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI):

• A foreign national holding a foreign passport and an OCI card issued by the Government of India, allowing lifelong multiple-entry rights to reside, study, and work in India.

iii. Person of Indian Origin (PIO):

• A person of Indian origin holding a foreign passport and PIO Card. (Note: The PIO category has been merged with OCI by the Government of India.)

iv. SAARC Nationals:

• Students holding citizenship of member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and excluding India).

v. Other Foreign Nationals:

• Students holding international passports other than Indian and who do not fall under the above categories.

2. Admission Schedule

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs

• The admission process for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs for students from foreign countries, including NRI, OCI, and SAARC nationals, shall commence in December of the preceding year and shall conclude in May of the succeeding year.
• The academic session shall commence in mid-June.

Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programs

• Admissions to the Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programs for students from foreign countries, including NRI, OCI, and SAARC nationals, shall be conducted twice a year, in the months of January and June.
• The academic session shall commence immediately after the completion of the admission process for the respective cycle.

Exchange Students

• Admissions under Student Exchange Programs shall be governed by the terms and conditions of the respective Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) or collaborative agreements signed between St Joseph's University and the partner institution.
• Such admissions may be permitted for one semester or one academic year, depending on the agreement.

3. Admission Process

All Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored admissions/OCI and SAARC to UG & PG programs will be on a first-cum-first-serve merit basis as per the availability of seats for each program, subject to the candidate's performance in the 10+2 (for UG programs) and Bachelor Degree (for PG programs) or equivalent examination in addition to meeting the various eligibility requirements of respective programs as stipulated by the regulatory bodies of SJU. The Admission Committee will carry out a scrutiny of applications and assess the student's suitability for admission.

International students are exempted from appearing for the University's Entrance Admission Examinations. However, shortlisted applicants will have to appear for an online interview after the scrutiny of the applications. The other eligibility criteria for a program remains the same as for the Indian students.

4. Eligibility

Under Graduate (UG) Admission:

1. 10+2 of India obtained from recognized Central (CBSE / ISC) or State Boards
2. GCE 'A' Levels
3. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
4. Others like 12 Year High School Diploma from accredited Schools of USA; 12 years General Secondary Education Certificate of the Ministry of Education Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries; Intermediate / Senior Secondary / Higher Secondary examinations of the approved Boards in Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal etc.

University of Cambridge GCE 'A' Levels / Edexcel GCE 'A' Levels / British Examining Bodies

Candidate seeking admission to the Undergraduate (UG) programs offered by SJU should have completed:

1. Minimum 5 (Five) passes at IGCSE / GCSE / GCE 'O' Levels including English
2. Minimum 2/3 (Two / Three) subjects at GCE Advanced Level ('A' Levels), depending on the program requirement
3. Minimum of "C" grade in 2/3 subjects at GCE Advanced Level ('A' Levels), depending on the program requirement
4. Should meet subject-wise eligibility as laid down by the respective statutory body of the university

Note

1. Candidates with 2 'A' level subjects should have 5 (Five) passes at IGCSE / GCSE / GCE 'O' Levels with 'C' grade or above, including English
2. Candidates who have completed 10th Grade of Indian Board and completed GCE Advanced Level ('A' Levels), should have taken English at the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level
3. Candidates who have completed 10th Grade of Indian Board and completed GCE Advanced Level ('A' Levels), should have minimum 3 subjects at GCE Advanced Level ('A' Levels)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

1. IB Diploma candidates should take 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at Standard Level (SL)
2. The candidate should have secured a minimum of 3 points in a subject
3. The candidate should have secured an overall minimum of 24 points, with 12 points in HL and 12 points in SL
4. Should meet the subject-wise eligibility as laid down by the respective statutory body of the university

Post Graduate (PG) Admission:

Candidate shall be eligible for admission to a Master's degree program on successfully completing the prescribed Under Graduate (UG) program of minimum three years' duration from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class.

All admissions are subject to fulfilment of all eligibility conditions by the candidate. If it is found at a later stage, during original document verification, that the candidate has given false information / certificate(s) / eligibility documents from non-recognized Board / University or is found to have concealed some Information, his / her admission will be cancelled without any notice and the fee paid by the candidate shall be forfeited. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility requirements for the program applied.

Please Note: In case of any doubt regarding the Equivalence of a Qualifying Examination, the candidate will be asked to produce an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi by paying the prescribed fees. For details visit website www.evaluation.aiu.ac.in

5. English Proficiency

Proof of English Proficiency is essential for a candidate who has not studied at an institution located in an English-speaking country. School/College education should have had the English language as a medium of instruction. Such a candidate has to provide one of the following two scores. The validity of the test should be two years from the date of examination:

IELTS (Academic): Minimum score 6.0

TOEFL:

• Paper-based: 500
• Computer-based: 175
• Internet-based: 60

6. Hostel Facilities/Paying Guest Accommodation

Limited hostel accommodation with basic infrastructure (single/twin sharing) is available at the SJU Campus for Boys. For girls' hostel facilities near the campus, we have MoUs with convents run by sisters. It will be allotted to admitted students based on availability. The cost may range around $2000 per year including boarding and lodging. Besides there are a few Paying Guest accommodation available separate for boys and girls in close proximity to the SJU Campus. It may cost for single room $3000 and $2500 for twin sharing per year.

7. How to Apply

Kindly visit our website www.sju.edu.in and apply online. Click Admissions.

Application Fee as applicable (Non-Refundable).

8. Governance and Review

• The admission policy/guidelines for International Students have been framed in accordance with SJU/UGC admission regulations.
• It shall be reviewed annually by the Competent Authority to ensure continued compliance and relevance.