Study In India (SII) Portal Latest News
The University Grant Commission (UGC) recently mandated that all foreign nationals studying in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and universities in the country have to register themselves in a new Study In India (SII) portal.
About Study In India (SII) Portal
- It is a flagship project of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, to encourage international students to explore educational opportunities at top Indian universities.
- It is a single-window interface for international students, which facilitates submission of applications, admission processes, and visa applications for those seeking to pursue regular, short-term, or long-term courses in Indian academic institutions or HEI’s.
- It serves as a seamless digital gateway to India’s higher education ecosystem.
- The website will illustrate academic programs, including undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral-level programs.
- It will also provide information about courses in the Indian Knowledge System, such as Yoga, Ayurveda, classical arts, etc
- Additionally, the portal will present information about the academic facilities, research support, and related information.
- All foreign students who wish to study in India, are mandated to register on the SII portal and submit the required information on the portal.
- Upon registration, the portal generates a unique ID or ‘SII-ID’, which must be quoted on the student visa application.
Source: TH
Last updated on January, 2026
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Study In India (SII) Portal FAQs
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