Quick Facts
| Tuition Range | ~USD 3,000/yr avg (as stated on page) |
|---|---|
| Living Cost | ~USD 2,500/yr (as stated on page) |
| Intakes | Jul/Aug |
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
Overview
India is one of the most affordable places in the world to earn a recognised degree in English. The country has more than 1,300 universities and more than 52,000 colleges (AISHE, June 2025), and its top institutes — the IITs, IISc and leading private universities — are known worldwide for engineering, medicine, management and computer science. For Bangladeshi students the advantages are practical: a short flight from Dhaka, similar food and culture, low travel costs, and admission support in Bangla from Fly My Campus’s own team in Bogura. Most programmes are taught in English, and degrees from Indian universities are recognised across South Asia and beyond.
Why Study in India
Five reasons students choose India. First, cost — an average total of about USD 5,500 a year, far below the USA, UK or Australia. Second, quality — IIT Madras, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi lead the NIRF 2025 rankings. Third, English — most degree programmes are taught in English. Fourth, closeness — a short flight from Dhaka, with a large Bangladeshi student community already there. Fifth, scholarships — the ICCR scholarship and the Study in India fee waivers cover tuition and living costs for strong applicants.
Tuition Fees
Tuition for international students averages about USD 3,000 a year, and varies widely by institute and programme: government institutes and the IITs charge less than private universities, and professional courses such as medicine cost more. The Study in India programme offers merit-based fee waivers of 25%, 50% or 100% at partner institutes. Always confirm the exact fee on the institute’s own page before applying.
Living Cost
Living costs average about USD 2,500 a year — around USD 200 a month — for food, local transport and basic expenses, with hostel accommodation usually the cheapest option. Big cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru cost more than smaller university towns. The average total for an international student is about USD 5,500 a year, tuition and living together.
Student Visa
Bangladeshi students apply for the e-Student Visa (e-S), launched in January 2025 — a fully digital, one-year multiple-entry visa — or for a regular Student (S) visa through the Indian mission. An admission letter and a Study in India (SII) ID are required: registration on the Study in India portal is mandatory for foreign students from the 2025–26 academic year, and the SII ID is needed for the visa application. Students staying more than 180 days must register with the FRRO within 14 days of arrival. The financial benchmark is about ₹4,50,000 a year (around USD 5,500). The passport must be valid for at least six months. Bangladeshi nationals apply through IVAC or the e-Student Visa route; an IVAC service fee applies — check the current amount before applying. Part-time work is not permitted on an Indian student visa.
Top Universities
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, released on 4 September 2025, ranks IIT Madras first overall, followed by IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi. Among universities, IISc Bengaluru is first, JNU second, Manipal third and the University of Delhi fifth. In engineering, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay lead; in medicine, AIIMS New Delhi is first. BITS Pilani is a leading private option. On this site you can also read about VIT Vellore, Parul University and Chandigarh University.
Scholarships for Bangladeshi Students
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarship is the main award for Bangladeshi students: more than 3,000 awards a year across about 180 countries, applied for through the A2A portal. It pays full tuition plus a monthly stipend — ₹18,000 for undergraduates, ₹20,000 for postgraduates and ₹22,000 for PhD scholars — plus a house rent allowance of ₹5,500–6,500 a month, a contingency grant, return airfare and medical cover. Applicants must be 18–35 for undergraduate and postgraduate study (up to 40 for PhD, extendable to 45), write a 500-word essay in English, and need no IELTS. Medicine (MBBS/BDS), paramedical and nursing, law, fashion design and IIT B.Tech are excluded. The 2026–27 cycle opened on 27 February 2026 and closed on 15 April 2026; the next cycle is expected around February 2027 — confirm the dates on the A2A portal when it opens. The Study in India programme also offers a scholarship of USD 3,500 a year (INR 250,000) covering admission, tuition, accommodation and food, plus the 25%, 50% and 100% fee waivers at around 114 partner institutes offering about 2,600 courses.
FAQs
Do Bangladeshi students need a visa to study in India? Yes — the e-Student Visa or a regular Student visa, applied for through IVAC or the Indian mission.
Can I work part-time while studying in India? No — part-time work is not permitted on an Indian student visa, and ICCR scholars must not work.
Do I need IELTS to study in India? No — most programmes are taught in English and ICCR asks for no IELTS; check the English requirement of each institute.
How much does studying in India cost? About USD 5,500 a year on average, tuition and living together — less with a fee waiver or scholarship.
When does the ICCR scholarship open? The next cycle is expected around February 2027; confirm the dates on the A2A portal.