1. How can I obtain an Eligibility Letter?
   An International student should fill up an application form, submit an attested copy of their academic documents (attested as a true copy by the Indian Mission in student's home country or the Ministry of education in student's home country or the student's Mission in India) and correct amount of money towards Processing Fee by cash or by a demand draft. The demand draft should be made in favor of the Registrar, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune,and sent to the International Students' Office.
   International Students' Office of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University will assess his/her documents and when his/her application is approved, it will then issue a provisional eligibility letter which can be collected in person or sent to his/her postal address in his/her home country. It could also be sent to him/her by fax or online.
2. How can I obtain a Student Visa?
   An International student is required to obtain an appropriate Student Visa in order to stay and study in India. To apply and to be eligible for a Student Visa he/she needs to satisfy the visa authorities that he/she is a genuine student intending to undertake studies and obey visa conditions. An International student must obtain a provisional eligibility letter from International Students' Office of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University with which he/she would be able to obtain a Student Visa from the Indian Mission in his/her home country. Further information may be obtained by contacting the nearest Indian Mission in your country.
3. How can I apply for professional courses like BS and MS in Advance Information Technology?
   International students wishing to opt for professional courses would have to apply in the same manner like any other International students but would also need to obtain a "No Objection Certificate" from the Government of India.
4. How much do I need to budget for my studying, cost of living and accommodation?
   The cost of studying at Bharati Vidyapeeth University compares favourably with universities of similar standing in other countries where English is the medium of instruction. However the monthly living expenses including accommodation, food, transport etc. all vary from individual to individual and it depends on the life style that the student adopts.
5. Can I post or fax my application to International Students' Office of the Bharati Vidyapeeth University?
   Yes, you can, but please see that you send a compete application form available in International Student Prospectus or our web site, and make sure that you include attested copies of your academic documents.
6. Does Bharati Vidyapeeth University accept late applications?
   As far as possible we try to make the student apply in time as this will save a lot of disappointment on the side of the student. But if you can not for some reason apply in time we would try our best to accommodate your application. Late applications will be accepted and considered but there is no guarantee that they can be processed in time for the proposed intake or that there will be a seat available in your selected course. All on time applications will be processed before late applications are assessed.
7. I haven't received my academic results yet can I still enroll at Bharati Vidyapeeth University?
   It would be difficult to process your application form. But at the same time you could write to us or fax us your letter-we would put it aside and try our best to process it on receiving your final results. In the mean time you could enroll for our English Language Certificate Course (ELCC).
8. Should I send the original copies of my academic transcripts/qualifications? Who can certify my documents?
   No, as documents that are submitted to International Students' Office will not be returned, we advise students not to send originals. You may therefore send an attested copy of the original, which is a true copy of the original that has been stamped and signed as a true copy by either the Indian Mission in your home country or the Ministry of Education in your home country or the Student Mission in India. Documents which are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English language translation. But when you come in person, you must bring along with you all your original documents which would include transcripts, certificates, passport etc.
9. What happens after I have applied for admission at Bharati Vidyapeeth University?
   Once International Students' Office of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University receives your application, your application will be assessed carefully to ascertain your eligibility and then the result would be communicated to you. Please note that postal services to and from certain countries take a while, so please take this into consideration and allow some time for the same. We could also fax or e-mail the result to you, if the candidate provides his/her fax number or e-mail address.
10. I haven't heard anything about my application for some time, what should I do?
    It will take some time to process your application. If you haven't heard anything from the International Students' Office, please feel free to contact us by post, telephone, fax or e-mail as follows:
    
    
11. The Director
    International Students' Office,
    Bharati Vidyapeeth University,
    Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan,
    Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg,
    Pune 411 030, India
    Phone: +91-20-24321068
    Fax: +91-20-24339121 (Attention International Office)
    E-mail:  intoffice@bharatividyapeeth.edu
12. Do I need to take the TOEFL or IELTS test for English Language Proficiency?
    Bharati Vidyapeeth University expects all students to be proficient in English. However it is not a pre-requisite condition to have done the TOEFL or IELTS, but it would be good from your own point of view to have a good knowledge of English. It is important for us to assess a student's level of English to see whether you will cope with your chosen program. We also have an English Course that we coordinate-and it would be worthwhile to upgrade your English language skills.
13. Is there any English Language Course in Bharati Vidyapeeth University?
    Yes, there is, International Students' Office conducts an English Language Certificate Course (ELCC) for International students of different durations.
14. Where can I stay if I decide to take admission at Bharati Vidyapeeth University? Can I stay in the university hostel?
    The International Students' Office can guide you how to go for private or hostel accommodation in University's hostel, if available. To obtain more information on the range of accommodation available at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University's campuses, visit the International Students' Office.
15. What do I do and where do I go on my first day?
    If you are arriving in Pune for the first time, once you have settled in, you should come to the International Students' Office of Bharati Vidyapeeth University and let us know that you have arrived. Staff of the International Students' office will then advise you what to do next.
16. How can I obtain further information about Bharati Vidyapeeth  University?
    You can obtain further information by visiting our web site at www.bharatividyapeeth.edu or contact us at intoffice@bharaividyapeeth.edu, the International Students' Office of Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune.