Higher study avenues in India for Emiratis

The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate-General in Dubai are accepting applications from interested Emiratis for admission in Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Medicine (MBBS), Pharmacy (BPharm) and Diplomas in Engineering and Pharmacy at Indian educational institutions for the academic year 2011-2012.

This announcement has been made against reserved seats for the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.

These are all self-financing courses, the tuition fees for which vary from institution to institution and may range between $3,000-$6,000 (approximately Dh11,000 to Dh22,000) per annum, a statement from the mission said.

The last date of receipt of applications in the embassy and consulate is April 15, 2011.

Talking to Khaleej Times on Wednesday, Sumathi Vasudev, Second Secretary (Education and Information), Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi, said Emiratis can be enrolled in 28 institutions across India after qualifying the eligibility criteria set by the Indian government.

Vasudev said 11 colleges are allocated for medicine,12 for engineering and five for BPharm. But the figures for the total number of reserved seats for Emiratis could not be obtained from the mission. The applications are required to be submitted in the prescribed application form available at the Embassy/Consulate General along with copies of attested certificates and documents.

Eligibility criteria

For admission to the MBBS course, a candidate must have secured a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate marks with at least 60 per cent in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology) and 50 per cent in English in the qualifying examination (equivalent to standard 10+2 of Central Board of Secondary Education in India).

For BPharm/Diploma in Pharmacy courses, a candidates must have secured a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate marks with at least 60 per cent in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) and 50 per cent in English in the qualifying examination (equivalent to Standard 10+2 of
CBSE in India). For BE courses, a candidate must have secured a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate marks with at least 60 per cent in physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 50 per cent in English in the qualifying examination (equivalent to standard 10+2 of CBSE in India).

For Diploma in Engineering Courses, a candidate must have secured a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate marks with at least 60 per cent in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the first attempt and 50 per cent in English
in 10th as well in 12th grade examination.

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