Educational Collaboration
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Higher Education System in India I Indian Cities I Frequently Asked Questions about India I Response Format I

Partnership Programs
The Foundation will arrange partnerships between English-medium Indian institutions and accredited American / Canadian universities, so that Indian students who complete 12th standard may be admitted as freshmen in undergraduate programs of American / Canadian universities. Partnership programs with Indian institutions are important mechanisms that enhance access to undergraduate programs of American and Canadian universities. These programs support educational mobility and facilitate seamless acceptance of academic credit of Indian students from 12th standard. These programs enble Indian students to transition smoothly to American and Canadian educational systems and help in students’ course selection, eliminate curriculum redundancies, streamline the application review process, and promote understanding among educators across India, the USA and Canada.

These programs provide a

measure of certainty to students in Indian institutions that they will be accepted in accredited American / Canadian universities. Students will be spared the stress of having to prepare for the highly competitive entrance examinations in India for institutes of technology, medical colleges, etc., with the knowledge that their admission in good accredited American / Canadian universities is assured. Further, students will have the option to change their field of study when they enter American / Canadian universities. TOEFL and SAT will be required for admission to American / Canadian universities. Through partnership programs, American / Canadian universities will be able to establish long-term visibility and presence in India apart from attracting continuing stream of Indian students.

The Foundation will be pleased to assist American and Canadian universities for establishing academic partnerships with good and reliable Indian institutions. Please indicate whether your institution would like to establish partnership programs with Indian institutions so that students who complete 12th standard in India may be admitted as freshmen. Please mention the specific undergraduate programs to which Indian students may seek admission.