About – International Student Cell

The trend of internationalization reflects concerns with global issues in science and technology, politics, economics, and culture; awareness of the benefits of international learning experiences and research collaboration; and the need to attract international scholars and students to the I K Gujral Punjab Technical University. Study Abroad is rapidly expanding in all fields to include internships and innovative research and teaching. Courses and programs throughout the curriculum now include global perspectives. Collaboration with campuses and research networks around the world are flourishing.

An exclusive office by name International students cell (ISC) at I K Gujral Punjab Technical University has been established in the department of Planning and External Programs to deal with the admissions & guidance of international students and to take advantage of opportunities and challenges in line with these trends. It gives visibility to international initiatives – including, study abroad, international co-ops, and university partnerships; promotes international research collaboration; facilitates understanding of the impact of globalization; prepares students to be global citizens; and encourages productive global synergies among students, scholars, alumni, and community.

The ISC is a great place to start in exploring the global connections and international opportunities at IKGPTU. It not only hosts university policies and guidelines for developing partnerships and initiatives but also provides important links to resources and programming for students and faculty.

Internationally focused full–time undergraduate and master’s degrees, Ph.D Research Program, certificates and professional development programs designed to advance your career are available at I K Gujral Punjab Technical University and its affiliated colleges.

International Students cell offers following services:

1. Foreigner’s Regional Registration Office (FRRO) with required documents / information from Registrar’s office in university and obtain required permit.
2. English Speaking Course A special English course with a Duration of Two and half months shall be conducted for all the Foreign national students with in the campus free of cost.
3. International student pre-registration
4. Advice on immigration issues
5. Developing opportunities for interaction amongst international and local Ph.D and postgraduate students
6. Placement Assistance
7. General counselling and advice

Engineering

• B. Tech. – Civil Engineering
• B. Tech. – Computer Science & Engineering
• B. Tech. – Software Engineering*
• B. Tech. – Electrical Engineering
• B. Tech. – Electronics & Communication Engineering
• B. Tech. – Mechanical Engineering
• M. Tech. – Civil Engineering -Structural Engineering
• M. Tech. – Computer Science & Engineering
• M. Tech – Electrical Engineering – Power Systems
• M. Tech. – ECE -Wireless Communication Engineering
• M. Tech. – Mechanical Engineering
• M. Tech. – Food Technology

Management

• Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Master of Business Administration

Computer Applications

• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Sciences

• B.Sc. (Honours) – Chemistry
• B.Sc. (Honours) – Physics
• B.Sc. (Honours) – Mathematics
• M.Sc. – Food Technology
• M.Sc. – Clinical Research
• M.Sc. – Chemistry
• M.Sc. – Physics
• M.Sc. – Mathematics

Journalism & Mass Communication

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
• Master in Philosophy (M. Phil)
• Master In Arts (M.A.)

Humanities, Languages and Cultural Studies

• Master of Philosophy– English
• Master of Philosophy– Punjabi
• Master of Philosophy– Political Science
  *Pathway program in collaboration with Thompson Rivers University (TRU), Canada

Lateral Entry Programs

• B. Tech. – Computer Science & Engineering (Lateral Entry)* (3 years)
• B. Tech. – Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)*(3 years)
• B. Tech. – Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)*(3 years)

Ph. D programmes at University Main Campus

Engineering

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Sciences

• Chemical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Food Science and Technology

Journalism & Mass Communication

• Journalism & Mass Communication
  Management
• Management (Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management)
  Humanities, Language and Cultural Studies
• Humanities, Language and Cultural Studies (Punjabi, English and Political Science)

ADMISSION PROCESS FOR PROGRAMMES IN UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES

Steps to be followed by Foreign Nationals/International students for Admission to courses in I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Campus and in its Constituent Campuses

1. Admission Schedule is made available at www.ptu.ac.in at the starting of each admission session generally in the month of April or May.
2. Detailed admission guidelines are available at www.ptu.ac.in/international

Students must read and understand the guidelines before starting the process

• Step-1: Go to http://campuses.ptu.ac.in/AllRegUser.php and sign up
• Step-2: Log on and register a course
• Step-3: Fill appropriate online application form
• Step-4: Take printout, attach certificates etc. and get them attested (see guidelines)
• Step-5: Get Equivalence from AIU (see guidelines)
• Step-6: Upload attested documents on the website
• Step-7: Send Hard copy of documents at step 6 to IKGPTU University (see guidelines)
• Step-8: After receiving Formal Admission letter from IKGPTU, deposit course fee

ACCOMODATION @ IKGPTU CAMPUS

IKGPTU provides the best in class residence facility to its students. With upcoming capacity of more than 2000 students University campus is equipped with hostels with all the comforts and conveniences. Lush green gardens, lobbies, open areas provide an unmatching environment to grow, learn, relax, socialise and study.

• Students can choose from shared rooms to individual apartments.
• Separate residential facility for boys and girls within the campus.
• All rooms have attached washroom, bed, table, chair and wardrobes.
• Air-cooling/Air-conditioning facility in each room (Optional).
• Dedicated hotline for 24-hours power supply for the campus.
• Provision of hot and cold water.
• 24×7 Internet connectivity (Wired & Wi-Fi) with leased line.
• Laundry facility available in hostels for the residents.
• Accommodation for married couples shall be available soon.

Homely Secure Campus

University is quite vibrant with many curricular and extra-curricular activities. With never tiring efforts of hostel staff members students gets all required facilities in blink of eye. University campus has 24×7 robust security system with a force of hundreds of security personnel present around us. University campus is equipped with CCTV cameras for continuous monitoring.

Further details about hostel may be seen on http://maincampus.ptu.ac.in/hostel-accommodation/

Likewise, different affiliated colleges of University have different facilities and fee. Students may check with concerned college while taking admission

Admission Process for Programmes in Affiliated Colleges

Steps to be followed by Foreign Nationals/International students for Admission to courses in affiliated colleges of IKGPTU.

1. Admission Schedule is made available at www.ptu.ac.in at the starting of each admission session generally in the month of April or May.
2. Detailed admission guidelines are available at www.ptu.ac.in/international

Students must read and understand the guidelines before starting the process

1. Course wise details of affiliated colleges and eligibility conditions for each course are available at https://www.ptu.ac.in
2. Foreign Nationals/International students have to first get an offer letter from the concerned college wherein he/she desires to study.
3. Student in order to get an offer letter need to forward their educational transcripts to the concern College, if the name of the course already qualified by student is mentioned in AIU handbook of equivalency, then the concerned College shall check eligibility of candidates from AIU handbook and issue the offer letter to student.
4. If the name of that course qualified by candidate is not mentioned in AIU Handbook then the student is required to get equivalency letter from their respective embassy in India.
5. If Embassy of the country is not available in India then student is required to get equivalency letter from their respected board / Authority/ MOE in their country.
6. Then the College will send him/her an admission letter to obtain a visa for specific period (2 years, 3 years, and 4 years) as per the course duration.
7. At the time of reporting (joining) at College it is mandatory for International students to get their eligibility/qualifying Certificates verified with their originals.
8. The admission will be confirmed only on completion of verification process by IKG PTU.
9. Copy of Passport and Visa should be submitted by the student.
10. As per Government of India guidelines, an international student has to apply for FRRO with in first 14 days of his/her arrival in India. Student should ensure to submit a copy of FRRO certificate to the college within stipulated time.

In case of any query candidates may contact at isc@ptu.ac.in

VISA /FRRO FAQS

What is a Student Visa?
Depending on the purpose of visit, India offers various kinds of visas. Student Visa is a visa specifically for the students wanting to come to India for education purpose. Generally Student Visas are issued for the duration of the academic course of study or for a period of five years whichever is less, on the basis of letters of admission from Universities/recognized colleges or educational institutions in India. However it is the discretion of the Indian High Commission to decide the duration of the Student Visa. The children of NRIs and PIOs cardholders need not procure a Student Visa. Other international students need Student Visa or Research Visa for Doctoral level courses.

What are the pre-requisites for procuring a Student Visa?
In order to apply or be eligible for a Student Visa, you need to conform to the following conditions:- If you are on Government of India scholarships, the respective authorities would be advised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to issue a regular Student Visa after your admission in IKGPTU is confirmed. If you are coming as a self-financing student, you need to produce confirmed letters of admission (Acceptance Letter) of IKGPTU If you are coming as a research student, synopsis of the research project countersigned by the sponsoring institution in India along with letter of approval and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned Ministries in India should be submitted for necessary visa.

Can I get the visa even if I don’t have a confirmed admission letter?
If you are not having confirmation letters of admission from a university or an institution you can get Provisional Student Visa by the Indian Missions abroad, on the basis of provisional letters of admissions. However Provisional Student Visa is valid for 3 months. Within these 3 months, your admission needs to be confirmed otherwise you will have to leave India. No extension of Provisional Student Visa is permitted.

Can I change my University/ College after coming to India?
No, it is not allowed to change the University/College. You need to mention the name of the Institute while applying for the visa, which is then mentioned on the visa. A request for change of university or institution subsequently made cannot be considered. In this case, you would be required to go back to your home country and apply for a new visa.

Can I get my Tourist Visa converted to a Student Visa?
If you come to India on Tourist or any other type of Visa, you cannot get that Visa changed to Student Visa. According to the government regulations, if an international student coming to India on a Tourist or any other type of Visa (except a Student Visa), obtains admission into a university or any institution in India, the student will be required to return to his/her home country and obtain a new visa (i.e. the Student Visa) from the Indian mission there.

Are there rules and regulations that I need to conform to while applying for Student Visa?
Yes, while applying for the visa you need to keep in mind the following regulations: Passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India should accompany the visa application students holding other nationalities (other than the country where applying for visa), should submit proof of long-term (at least three years)/ permanent residence in the country (where applying) For citizen of other countries, a reference has to be made to their country of residence for which an additional fee is applicable and will involve extra processing time. Please refrain from making inquiries about the status of application during this time.

From where can one avail a Student Visa?
Student Visas can be obtained from any of the Indian Missions.

Can I get a Student Visa directly from Indian Missions abroad?
Yes, you can get a Student Visa from Indian Missions abroad, provided you have confirmed admission to a course in a reputed/recognized institute in India.

How much is the Student Visa fee?
The Student Visa fee depends on the nationality of the passport holder and type/duration of visa applied. This fee is payable in the local currency as well. Please check with the Indian embassy in your country for exact visa fee.

What are the formalities that international students should do on arrival?
International students holding Student Visa of more than 180 days are required to register themselves with the local Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival.

What is FRRO registration and how we can register?
It is mandatory for all international students to register themselves with local FRRO, within 14 days of their arrival in India (arrival date mentioned on Visa), from 15th day late registration fee will be charged by FRRO Office. Student has to register him/her self by using the linkhttp://indianfrro.gov.in/frro

Is any approval/NOC required from any other Ministry or Department for technical courses?
So far as admission to diploma (O Level) /degree/post-graduate degree in Engineering and Technology, Architecture & Town Planning, Pharmacy, Applied Arts, MBA, MCA, Hotel Management & Catering Technology are concerned, there is no requirement of NOC from Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).