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The eligibility criteria and language requirements for applying to different programs offered to international students at the University of Tennessee are given below:

Eligibility for Undergraduate Applicants

International students interested in undergraduate courses should have completed their schooling. Students will have to present the official transcripts of high school and intermediate certificates.

Besides schooling, the university also asks international students to take an English proficiency test. Since India is not recognised by the University of Tennessee as an Official English Language Nation, students will have to take an English proficiency test. Some undergraduate courses may also have specific requirements, such as a Math assessment test or other tests.

Eligibility for Postgraduate Applicants

Postgraduate applicants must present their undergraduate and schooling certificates to get enrolled. Indian applicants are also subjected to English proficiency tests and course-specific tests (if applicable). A course-by-course evaluation from selected companies is also required for international students who have completed their undergraduate course outside the United States.

Country-Specific Requirements for Indian Applicants

The Indian education system is different from the United States model. If students have completed their schooling outside the United States, the university evaluates their performance separately.

For Indian students, an academic core grade point average is evaluated by Tennessee. The academic core grade point average is calculated considering the grades of 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th.

For postgraduate courses, Indian students must have completed a 4-year bachelor’s course with a minimum credit of 3 on a scale of 4.0. For any graduate work, students should have earned a minimum of 3.3 credits on a scale of 4.0.

English Requirements for International Students

International students coming from non-English-speaking countries, such as India, need to prove their language proficiency through either of the standardized English exam scores. The prescribed tests for admission at the University of Tennessee and their required scores are:

Note: These are generic requirements for graduates and undergraduates aspiring to study at the university. Some of the courses may have higher score requirements or different academic and language requirements.

Please refer to the intended course page on the university website to check the exact limit on each course.

The documents required for international admission at the University of Tennessee are as follows:

Undergraduate Documents

• Schooling certificates/transcripts translated to English
• English proficiency test results
• Recommendation/supporting letters (optional)
• Any course-specific documents (if requested)

Graduate Documents

• 4-year equivalent undergraduate certification/transcript
• Graduate certification (if available)
• English proficiency test results
• Recommendation letters  (if requested)
• Standardized test scores such as GMAT or GRE (if applicable)
• Any course-specific documents (if requested)

Note: Document requirements may vary with different programs. To check the exact requirements, please refer to the intended course page on the university website.

Requirements for studying in Canada for Indian students change depending on the levels and study programs. Indian students must meet a minimum English language requirement for each course, regardless of level - undergraduate or master's. For the Humanities stream in class XII, the minimum percentage required to study in Canada is 65% and above for the Science/Commerce stream, it is 70–80% and above. For students who scored less than 60%, there are Foundations and Diploma programs available. It is expected that the student be at least eighteen years old when they enroll in a degree program.

Many international students are interested in pursuing master's degrees in Canada. Students must be aware of the prerequisites for a Masters in Canada. The minimal percentage needed for a master's degree in Canada is important information for anyone applying to MS programs there. International students have a strong desire to pursue master's degree programs in STEM or business in Canada. In Canada, an MS program requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. In terms of percentage, this comes out to be roughly 70–75%, and in terms of CGPA, it is 7.0- 7.4.

The Executive MBA at IIM Kashipur is a two-year post-graduate programme designed for middle and senior-level professionals. It focuses on providing specialised knowledge and skills to excel in today's competitive global business environment. Conducted in a blended mode, combining online and offline elements, the programme includes classroom teaching, campus immersion at IIM Kashipur, and online interactive sessions. Participants contribute diverse experiences to the classroom, engage in real-world projects, and actively apply learned concepts to their workplaces. This programme aims to transition professionals into bigger and successful leadership roles.

Jamia Hamdard admission process begins with registration followed by selection round. Below is the step-wise details:

STEP 1: Application Process 

Aspirants meeting the eligibility criteria need to apply online for BBA. Before applying for BBA admission at Jamia, aspirants must fill CUET-UG application form. Candidates can select BBA in the course selection to register for the same. 

STEP 2: Selection Rounds

Jamia Hamdard shortlists candidates for BBA programme based on CUET-UG score. If seats are vacant, the admission may be done based on merit of the first five subjects in the qualifying examination. For admission to BBA distance education and Kannur Campus, merit in the last qualifying exam is considered. The university releases a selection list with the names of the shortlisted candidates.

STEP 3: Counselling & Admission Confirmation

Once selected, aspirants have to appear for counselling and document verification. Selected candidates are required to come for counselling round along with the below documents for verification