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That said, the NSO exam results for 2023 were announced on 03 January 2024. Those students who appeared for the exam can wait for the declaration of results through the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) website. To avail the result, students have to provide their roll number in the given format only. Such outputs include the student information, scores, international ranking, zone/state ranking and school ranking. Furthermore, it gives the students a chance to learn whether they qualified for Level 2 of the examination. There are approximately 45,000 students every year, 1,400 schools from all over the country writing the NSO exam every year and out of the totals, about 5% is able to proceed to the next level. According to the school's current standards and policies the first 500 students at an international level are awarded and appreciated.

Since, Optometry is not mentioned in the list of subjects for the UGC NET examination, the following points maybe of help to you. One can give the UGC NET examination in a related subject such as Life sciences (code 45) or Physical sciences (code 35). Still, you are going to have to study more and make sure your post-graduation degree will be in the field of the chosen subject. There are other competitive exams by National Testing Agency such as CSIR NET exam in which there is one subject that can be related to Optometry called Life Sciences. Approximately 16,000 students sit for CSIR NET each year, while just 2,500 – 3,000 students pass.

Yale University is surely one of the best university in the world. It's also one of the ivy league universities #15. The university os a good option for international students mainly beacuse of a diverse range of excellent academic programs  Notable programs MBA, Music, drama and engineering, school which has produced countless successful alumni in the entertainment industry.

Here are the reasons why you should go for Yale:

Academics : International students applying to Yale University must meet UG and PG admissions requirements. The university has currently more than 100 academic departments and courses that are offered to international students every year. Some of the popular courses at Yale University are Social Sciences, Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, History, Engineering, Psychology, and Visual and Performing Arts. It is also known for offering some of the best academically rigorous coursework for undergraduate classes.

Placements:  For the fall of 2022, the Yale University acceptance rate is 4.5%. The University received over 50,000 applications among which 1,041 students are enrolled at the Yale School of Management. Students can check the complete Yale University MBA class profile for 2022 below:

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Location of the university - Yale University is in a location where arts & culture, technology industry and entertainment industry providing endless internship. International Students have access to beaches, outdoor activities, live music/performances and attractions which makes their make campus life more enjoyable. The location gives Yale students an additional mark to study at Yale.

Ranking: Yale University is one of the best and top-rated Private universities in USA. The university is known globally for its academic excellence across a wide range of subjects. Yale University is consistently ranked among the top universities nationally and globally. According to QS World University Ranking, Yale University has been constantly ranked in 2023 at 18 and then in 2024 at 16 in the world. 

Fees: : The cost of attending Yale for Indian students can vary depending on several factors. Tuition fees for international students at Yale are typically higher than for US citizens. However, it is important that the tuition fee can change over time, and it is recommended to visit the official website to recheck the fees and accommodation. Indian students should also consider other costs such as housing, health insurance, meals and transportation attending Yale Scholarships and financial aid options are also available to help students from financial barriers

Yes, the university offers several on and off-campus housing facilities to international students. The university’s residence halls offer free Wi-Fi connectivity, TV, cable, furniture, laundry facility, and study lounges to students.

Residential Cost

The rates of living in the residence halls are:

Source:Southern New Hampshire University

Dining Plans

The options for meal plans and their charges for students are as follows:

Source:Southern New Hampshire University

Living Expenses

The university has specified cost of on and off-campus living for international students as follows:

Source:Southern New Hampshire University

*1 USD = INR 83.21

International students must keep into account these and other miscellaneous costs along with the tuition fee while preparing their overall budget.

Note: Living costs vary depending on students’ lifestyle choices. Additionally, housing and dining rates are subject to change with progressive years. To know the exact costs of on or off-campus accommodation, please check the university’s accommodations webpage.

Please note that you must run a security check on any off-campus accommodation you choose. Also, you must prepare for the additional charges and facilities offered in off-campus housing. Since accommodations are offered on a contractual basis, it is recommended to do a thorough check before investing a huge amount in an unknown place.

The university offers various scholarships to international students. These awards are based on merit, academic excellence, and financial need. The following scholarships are offered by the university to international students:

1. International Merit Scholarship – A scholarship of USD 4,000 is offered to new graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in an undergraduate degree. Students can use the scholarship amount only towards tuition fee payments.
2. Smith Scholarship – This scholarship is offered to international students who require financial help. The scholarship amount varies based on the financial need of students.
3. Hassa Jadvani Memorial Scholarship – It is offered to Sikh or Hindu students of Indian descent enrolled at the university in International Business or Finance programs. The scholarship amount varies.
4. Li Xu Scholarship Fund – It is offered to undergraduate and graduate international students who can demonstrate commitment and strong passion for their study of interest.

Note: Scholarship deadlines and amounts may vary with progressive years. Students must check the exact deadlines and minimum requirements with their respective departments and apply for the desirable awards on time to make their profiles considerable.

For more details on the scholarship application process and deadlines, please visit the university’s scholarship webpage.