The Open ad Distance Learning Programs and Online Programs (UGC) Second Amendment 2022 Regulations were notified to the Official Gazette on July 18, 2022.
Bearing this in mind, the MEA has asked the commission to revise the rules accordingly. Based on this, UGC changed the guidelines and international students are now required to submit “any national identity with a recent photograph”.
“Provided that for the admission of foreign or international learners through the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in online programs recognized or authorized by UGC, any national ID with photo of their country of residence will also be acceptable for authentication,” the official says. notification.
This amendment is valid for students who wish to pursue their higher education in Indian and apply to the Ministry of External Affairs. Currently, MEA is offering a scholarship for African students through the central government e-VidyaBharti scheme. Thanks to this program, at least 1500 students receive scholarships over 5 years.
In conclusion, students can use their passport to apply for admission in India, but if no passport is available, any valid national ID with a photograph of applicants will also be accepted by the Indian government.
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