Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate students
Students in UK undergo thirteen years of education before their university or higher education as compared to twelve years of schooling education in India. For taking direct admission into an undergraduate program in some college/university of UK you need to have excellent academic record from either CBSE or ICSE or their equivalent or a first year degree from an Indian college. But for those who do not have these qualifications can go for foundation courses which are of four months to a year.
Applicants must satisfy both general and course requirements for admissions:
General Requirements
- A specified number of subject passes at both GCE "A" Levels and GCSE at grade C minimum is required for admissions in UK educational system.
- An equivalent Indian qualification such as a good score in the CBSE and ICSE etc.
Eligibility as per the degree applied for:
- HND - qualifications equivalent to one or two UK A-levels, two Scottish Higher or a Higher National Certificate or BTEC National Diploma; or an international foundation year. Plus IELTS 5.5-6.0
- Foundation Degree - qualifications equivalent to one or two UK A-levels, one or two Scottish Higher or a National Diploma; or an international foundation year. Plus IELTS 5.5-6.0
- Diploma of Higher Education - qualifications equivalent to one or two UK A-levels, two or three Scottish Higher or a National Diploma; or an international foundation year. Plus IELTS 5.5-6.0
- Degree - qualifications equivalent to two or three UK A-levels, three or four Scottish Highers, a Higher National Certificate or Diploma, or BTEC National Diploma; or an international foundation year. Plus IELTS 6.0-6.5
Course requirement details can be obtained from prospectuses of institutions which are available at the Education Counseling Service located in the British Council offices or Libraries.
|
