Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students to Study in USA

Are you aspiring to study abroad?

If yes, you should check whether or not you’re eligible to opt for a desirable course. Since 85,000 applicants apply for visa every year, seeking non-immigrant visa for studying is a hard nut to crack.

Meanwhile, you should have opulent knowledge of the educational sessions, documents required and eligibility criteria. Generally, the universities in the USA conduct admission in two sessions. It mainly starts in January and September. If you really want to get a degree from the US, September is the best intake session when a massive number of students take admission.

Tips to take admission for studying in the USA

1. Take admission six months prior to the date of joining the course
2. Appear in the language and aptitude tests at least three months prior to the joining deadline.
3. The score in the language course should not be less than 7.5.
4. Utilize last three months in filling the requisite application forms.
5. Ensure to complete the application process along with appearing for an interview and visa application procedure by the end of June or July month.
6. Check the intake session of the course that you want to opt for.
7. Admission in vocational courses often opens in January or May or July.
8. Get ready with the asset report with CA attestation

Requirements:

1. English should be a language to have opted in schooling/graduation/post-graduation.
2. The secured percentage should be 65% or above, 70%-80% or above in Humanities and in Science/Commerce respectively in matriculation.
3. If you want to join any diploma course, your score can be below 60%.
4. The age should be 18 years or above.

Document requirements:

1. For Bachelors:

• Attested photocopies of 10^th and 12^th classes’ mark sheet
• Photocopies of score in GMAT/GRE/IELTs/TOFEL
• Portfolio (if you did architecture programs/design course)
• Extra-Curricular activities certificate (if there is any)
• Funds report
• Health Insurance
• Valid Non-Immigrant Visa & Passport
• Transcript

2. For Masters:

• Attested photocopies of the bachelor’s degree
• Two reference letters from the professors who would have taught recently.
• Two letters of recommendation from the employer (if you possess any work experience)
• Statement of purpose
• Curriculum Vitae
• Fund Report
• Health Insurance
• Valid Non-Immigrant Visa & Passport
• Transcript

3. For Doctorate:

• Attested photocopies of the Masters
• Two reference letters from the professors who would have taught recently.
• Two letters of recommendation from the employer (if you possess any work experience)
• Statement of purpose
• Curriculum Vitae
• Fund report
• Health Insurance
• Valid Non-Immigrant Visa & Passport
• Transcript

What tests must you give?

• English language skill test, like IELTS, TOFEL; Secure at least 7.5 in the score card
• Good score in GMAT (Graduation Management Admission Test)/GRE (Graduation Record Examination)/SAT for admission in the graduation course.
• Portfolio Plus TOFEL, if you’re likely to opt for the fine art or any other creative art/course
• Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) for Medicine students
• Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) for Pharmacy students
• Dental Admission Test (DAT) for dental course
• Veterinary College Aptitude Test (VCAT) for animal medicine course
• Law School Admission Test (SAT) for graduation in law
• Certified Public Account Accountant Examination (CPA)
• United States Medical Licencing Examination (USMLE)
• Council for Graduation of Foreign Nursing School (for Para-medicine)