| Undergraduate
(Bachelor’) Programs
Application Forms
Applications are made
through a computerized national
system known as Universities and Colleges Admission
Service (UCAS). Students must complete a single UCAS
form which a
llows them a choice of six universities
and courses so that they don’t have to make costly
and time consuming multiple applications. UCAS forms
are available at all British Council Offices in India
for self funded students.
When to Apply?
UCAS forms should be ideally submitted before 15th December
of the preceding year. Students can start applying even
if they have not received their final results. However,
even after 15th December, applications can still be
processed in the normal way until 30th June. After that,
applications will be handled through "Clearing
Process".
Note : For Oxford and Cambridge
* Students must apply before 15th October of the year
preceding their year of proposed entry.
* There are specific forms to be filled and sent to
the universities.
* You cannot apply to both the colleges in the same
academic year.
Application Requirements
* Academic Records
Full details of your education including your course
subjects and grades are required in the applications.
Transcripts or official records of your previous academic
qualifications are crucial for your application.
Students are required to submit an official transcript
from each college or university that they have attended
from secondary school onwards with complete details
of the subjects, credits involved and other details
like correspondence courses, diplomas, etc. Most universities
ask for the transcript to be sealed in an envelope and
signed and attested across the seal by the registrar.
This procedure is to be done for each and every college
that you have attended. Some universities may ask for
more than one transcript but most require only one.
If the originals are not in English, copies and a good
English translation must be enclosed. If your undergraduate
qualification or university is unknown to the admissions
tutor, the British Council would be able to advise.
* Standardized Tests
IELTS : For most courses
and universities, International students are required
to take IELTS (International English Language Test)
which is regularly administered by the British Council.
Some universities may accept TOEFL as an alternative.
Note : Some Universities may waive IELTS if you have
been studying in English medium throughout and they
are convinced that you are proficient in English.
* Letters of Recommendation
Letters of reference or recommendation letters play
a very important part in your admission especially in
courses that earn you a master’s or doctoral degree.
A recommendation letter is a signed statement from a
person who knows you well professionally or has taught
you in a subject that is related to the course you are
applying to. It should list your positive and negative
qualities, strengths and other such information.
The author or teacher must indicate his position, how
long he/she has known the applicant and in what capacity.
He/she should briefly discuss the need, importance and
usefulness of the study the applicant proposes to undertake.
Authors are usually asked to rank applicants in their
letters of recommendation, which helps admission officers
to interpret the academic credentials of foreign students.
Students should obtain letters of recommendation (often
on the prescribed forms sent by the institutions) from
teachers who know them as a person as well as a student.
You may like to request your author to give concrete
examples that may show your qualities and thus help
your case.
Many universities have their own format and questions
that have to be answered by the person who is giving
the letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters,
which do not give enough information, can jeopardize
a candidate’s chances of selection.
Note : Even if not
mentioned, it is advisable to include at least two letters
of recommendation in your applications as they increase
your chances of getting admissions.
* Statement of Purpose
The personal essays, and/or statement of purpose, play
a very important role in the process of evaluating your
application for both admission as well as financial
aid because it gives the faculty assessing your application
their most significant impression of you as an individual.
This section is the key to distinguish your application
from other suitable candidates and a chance to market
yourself. A personal statement should include your reasons
for choosing a particular course, the suitability of
your education and experience for the chosen course,
your personal interests and career goals.
Postgraduate Programs
(Master’s & Doctoral Degrees)
Application Forms
Send enquiries at least 12 to 18 months before the proposed
date of admission. There are two ways to get application
forms.
1. Requesting Application Forms : You can request
application forms from the university websites. Most
universities have a form on their website which can
be completed online to request application material.
2. Downloading from the university website : Many
universities have a downloadable and ready to print
version of their application form on the net. These
can be used for applying just as regular forms.
Application Requirements
* Academic Records
Full details of your education including your course
subjects and grades are required in the applications.
Transcripts or official records of your previous academic
qualifications are crucial for your application.
Students applying for admission are required to submit
an official transcript from each college or university
that they have attended after secondary school with
complete details of the subjects, credits involved and
other details like correspondence courses, diplomas
etc. Most universities ask for the transcript to be
sealed in an envelope and signed and attested across
the seal by the registrar. This procedure is to be done
for each and every college that you have attended. Some
universities may ask for more than one transcript but
most require only one.
If the originals are not in English, copies and a good
English translation must be enclosed. If your undergraduate
qualification or university is unknown to the admissions
tutor, the British Council would be able to advise.
* Standardized Tests
IELTS : For most courses
and universities, International students are required
to take IELTS (International English Language Test)
which is regularly administered by the British Council.
Some universities may accept TOEFL as an alternative.
Note : Some Universities
may waive IELTS / TOEFL if you have been studying in
English medium throughout and they are convinced that
you are proficient in English.
GMAT : For most management
courses, International students are required to take
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Please note
that most British Universities do not require the GRE
for admission to post graduate courses.
* Work Experience Details
A number of professional and vocational courses require
relevant work experience. For instance, many MBAs or
master’s courses in information studies require
at least a couple of years’ work experience.
A detailed Résumé is an important part
of your application. It should include all information
of professional work experience along with the details
like positions held, achievements and range of work.
* Letters of Recommendation
Letters of reference or recommendation letters play
a very important part in your admission especially in
courses that earn you a master’s or doctoral degree.
A recommendation letter is a signed statement from a
person who knows you well professionally or has taught
you in a subject that is related to the course you are
applying to. It should list your positive and negative
qualities, strengths and other such information.
The author or teacher must indicate his position, how
long he/she has known the applicant and in what capacity.
He/she should briefly discuss the need, importance and
usefulness of the study the applicant proposes to undertake.
Authors are usually asked to rank applicants in their
letters of recommendation, which helps admission officers
to interpret the academic credentials of foreign students.
Students should obtain letters of recommendation (often
on the prescribed forms sent by the institutions) from
teachers who know them as a person as well as a student.
You may like to request your author to give concrete
examples that may show your qualities and help your
case.
Many universities have their own format and questions
that have to be answered by the person who is giving
the letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters,
which do not give enough information, can jeopardize
a candidate’s chances of selection. Please note
that even if not mentioned, it is advisable to include
at least two letters of recommendation in your applications
as they increase your chances of getting admissions.
* Statement of Purpose
The personal essays, and/or statement of purpose, play
a very important role in the process of evaluating your
application for both admission as well as financial
aid because it gives the faculty assessing your application
their most significant impression of you as an individual.
This section is the key to distinguish your application
from other suitable candidates and a chance to market
yourself. A personal statement should include your reasons
for choosing a particular course, the suitability of
your education and experience for the chosen course,
your personal interests and career goals
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