INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CELL

Foreign Students :

Students holding passports issued by foreign countries including People of Indian Origin (PIO) who have acquired citizenship of foreign countries.
Non Resident Indians (NRI)
Non Resident Indians students who passed qualifying examinations (12th Std / B.S / B.A degree) from schools or colleges situated in foreign countries ( or even if affiliated to Boards of Secondary Education or Universities located in India).
Dependents of NRIs will not be included as NRI students.
NRI Sponsored Students
Students of Indian citizens whose immediate family members (Parents, Grandparents or students' siblings) is an NRI.
Student admitted under this category cannot be given change of status during the study period if the status of the sponsor is changed.

Documents required for admission of International Students:

• (i)    Visa: All the international students will require a student visa endorsed to this College for joining full time courses. No other endorsement is acceptable. The visa should be valid for the prescribed duration of the course. A visa is not required for NRI students.
• (ii)    No Objection Certificate from GOI.
• (iii)    Eligibility Certificate from University.

Eligibility Qualifications:

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION INTO UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:

• The candidate must have qualified in 10 + 2 or its equivalent examination recognized by Association of Indian Universities and must have qualified for the course by NEET examinations.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE COURSES:

• International students, who have obtained their Bachelors Degree at home and recognized by The Dental Council of India are eligible for admission into the Postgraduate courses, along with postgraduate NEET qualification.

Admission of International Students:

Admission of all the international students will be done through the University’s International Students’ Cell. Students will generally be admitted in the beginning of the Academic year, Commencing from the month of September.

International Students cell(ISC)

The institution has an active international students cell to cater to the requirements of foreign students. The admin office of the University provides guidance and support to all enrolled students.Once admitted, the College shall provide necessary documents required for VISA application. Every student shall be required to apply for a Residential Permit within 14 days of arrival in India and directed to contact the Office of International Student Affairs at the earliest on arrival with their Passport and Visa. Living at Tagore Dental College offers a number of opportunities to the students to get involved in various curricular and extra-curricular activities along with the regular studies. The University hostel provides a homely environment to the international students.

• ISC helps to address their legal, academic, social and other issues at the local/university level, the sub-centre has an International students’ cell.
• A senior faculty is appointed as the Coordinator of the cell, who attends these students as frequent as possible and enable their stay and study comfortable with the support of the Principal and office staff.
• Extra care is taken to provide them available facilities on priority.

ISC is headed by the Vice Principal Dr C J Venkatakrishnan and assisted by Dr Rajesh Raman and office staff Mr Pushparaj.

International Students cell offers following services:

1. Foreigner's Regional Registration Office (FRRO) with required documents and obtain required permit.
2. English Speaking Course A special English course with a Duration of one to Two months shall be conducted for all the Foreign national students with in the campus free of cost, if necessary.
3. International student pre-registration
4. Advice on immigration issues
5. Developing opportunities for interaction amongst international and local UG and postgraduate students
6. Placement Assistance
7. General counselling and advice.
8. Advice on local language, culture, habits, dress regulations and social and behaviour in public.
9. Mentoring the foreign student with staff and pairing with a senior student for guidance.
10. Special and specific introduction to the college and facilities and the neighbouring areas.
11. Conducting orientation and events to foster social and cultural adjustment and specialized Counseling on social issues

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