INTERNATIONAL Students

About Country

India is known for diversity in the region, diversity in languages, diversity in food, diversity in clothing, diversity in the festival, diversity in states, diversity in everything that represents the world. country and its people. India is a country of the republic that is for the people, by the people and by the people. People run their county, people choose their own leader, and people are independent of everything. India is a country where people are changed according to their location. Each state has its incredible beauty of heritage as well as the nation. Each state has its own history of religion.

In the fields of literature and science, my country has produced a prominent personality such as Rabindranath Tagore, Premchand , Sara Chandra, Raman CV, Jagadish Chandra Bose and Dr. Abdul Kalama. These big names make me proud of my country.

My country is a land of villages and fields full of bodies. I am proud of his village from which the Indian civilization flourished. Most of the great leaders of our country came from villages. Our fields are fed by mighty rivers like Ganges, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Narmada, Krishna and Kavery . The Gangetic Valley is the most fertile region of our country.

The oceans bathing its shores on three sides and the mighty Himalayas to the north have given my country natural boundaries. Once again, the attraction of the mountain has attracted many adventures to this land of rich culture.

Our state is secular. On his knees breathe the happy disciples of the different religions of the world. We have a unique culture that has vested throughout the centuries. There is a lot of diversity among our people. We speak several languages, we worship many gods and yet we have the same spirit, the spirit of India, which crosses all parts of our country and binds us all together. We have a great unity in diversity.

Basically, Indian culture is tolerant and absorbing. His nature is assimilative. The democratic installation facilitates the process. Diversity in all aspects of society serves as a source of strength and wealth. The different ways of worshiping and believing represent the underlying uniformity . They promote a spirit of harmony and fraternity. This goes beyond all considerations of religious, regional, linguistic diversity.

India is rich in dialects and languages. Twenty-two languages constitutionally enjoy official language status, but Hindi is recognized as the lingua franca of the nation. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Nagaland to Mumbai, Hindi is understood as the national language of India. Although different regions have different regional affiliations, they are all Indian. People are called Bihari , Punjabi, Kashmiri, Marathi, Gujarati, but they are proud to say that they are Indians.

Indian dance and theatre are brilliant examples of unity in diversity. The country is full of tribal dances, folk dances, and classical dances of great virtuosity. They are considered as the mode of aesthetic expression but they all symbolize India. The expression is different but the theme is the same.

We are proud of our cultural distinctiveness. We are proud to be the inhabitants of India. It is our responsibility to maintain its unique characteristic. We should think beyond petty interests and work for the broader goals of prosperity and progress in society.

Why Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh, India’s 10th largest state is endowed with a rich culture, heritage, and attractive natural diversity. Situated in the heart of India with a ten thousand years old civilization it is a land ‘Full of Surprises’ that attracts tourists who look forward to experiencing the pristine. Chhattisgarh is a uniquely Indian experience. Home to the country’s widest waterfalls, caves, lush green forests, ancient monuments, rare wildlife, exquisitely carved temples, Buddhist sites, and hill plateaus. Chhattisgarh boasts of more than 80% of biodiversity that is not found anywhere across the country. The state has 44% of forest cover with 32% of the tribal population. Chhattisgarh has become a magnet of nature enthusiasts who wish to explore unique tribal arts, crafts, and traditions. For centuries its tribal communities have played a pivotal role in nurturing and protecting the natural habitat through eco-friendly practices. Chhattisgarh offers everything to a traveler – art and architecture, heritage, handicrafts, cuisine, fairs, and festivals. Chhattisgarh figures in numerous tales that form part of the two great Indian epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The state boasts of the widest waterfall in India, Chitrakote. In monsoon when the Indravati River is in full flow, this waterfall in Bastar District becomes almost 980 ft wide!!! Chhattisgarh has a legacy of gods and goddesses and numerous temples, both ancient and modern which attracts devotees, pilgrims, and travelers throughout the year. The annual mega-event ‘Sirpur International Dance and Music Festival’ is held every year at the Buddhist site of Sirpur particularly note-worthy. This state presents a curious mixture of the modern and traditional ways of life.

Why Raipur

• Raipur the capital of the State of Chhattisgarh is one of the fast-developing cities of India.
• It’s also the administrative headquarters of the Raipur District.
• Formerly a part of Madhya Pradesh, it became the capital of Chhattisgarh when this new state was formed on 1 November 2000.
• According to the 2011 Census, the population within the Municipal Corporation area of Raipur was 1,010,087. Raipur is the biggest city in the region and a fast developing center not just in terms of the industry but tourism too.
• Raipur has its own railway station and airport connecting all major cities of India. It is also accessible by road through the National Highway

Raipur is an important location from an archeological and historical point of view. The history Of history dates back to ancient times when it was a part of southern Koshala. After that, it became part of the Mauryan Empire. Raipur used to be the capital of the Kalchuri kings belonging to the Haihaya Dynasty that for long-held controlled the traditional forts of the Chhattisgarh. The town of Raipur has been in existence since the 9th century AD. It was founded by the Kalchuri King Ram Chandra of Raipur in the last quarter of the 14th century AD. The Bhosle kings ruled here for a brief period before the land was passed on to the hands of the British. After independence, it was included in Central Provinces and Berar. When Chhattisgarh came into existence, Raipur became its capital. One can explore the old site and ruins of the fort in the southern part of the city

Raipur at a glance

Procedure

Introduction : Procedure to be followed for determining the eligibility and admission of International students to various courses of the University and other relevant details are as hereunder :

Office : An International Student’s Cell shall be set up to deal with the admission of international students. This cell will not only control the admission of the student but shall also provide necessary guidance and counseling for securing.

International Students : International Students shall include the following :

• Foreign students : Students holding valid passports issued by their countries including people of Indian origin who have acquired the nationality of foreign countries shall be treated as foreign.
• Non-Resident Indians (NRI) : Only those non Resident Indian students who have studied and passed the qualifying examinations from schools or colleges in foreign countries will be treated as international students. This will also include the students studying in schools/colleges situated in foreign countries even if affiliated to the Boards of Secondary Education/Universities located in India. However, it will not include students studying in these schools or colleges situated in India and affiliated to the Board of Secondary Education or Universities to foreign countries. Students passing the qualifying examinations from Boards or Universities located in foreign countries as external students and dependants of NRI studying in India will not be included as international students. Entry-level status of International students on entry to the country will be

Documents required for admission of International Students :

• Visa : All international students will require a student visa endorsed to this University/Institution for joining full-time courses. No other endorsement is acceptable. Students wishing to join a research program will require a research visa endorsed to this University. The visa should be valid for the prescribed duration of the course. A visa is not required for NRI Students. Students, who are doing full-time courses in some other institutions, do not require a separate visa for joining part-time courses provided that their current visa is valid for the entire duration of the
• No Objection Certificate : All international students wishing to undertake any research work or join any University program will have to obtain prior security clearance from the Ministry of Home or External Affairs and the approval of the Department of Secondary & Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India and this must be on the research visa endorsed to this University/Institution
• Any other document as required from time to

Eligibility Qualification : The eligibility criteria for admission to different courses shall be according to the provisions given in the prospectus. Only those students who have qualified from foreign Universities or the Board of Higher Education recognized as equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) shall be eligible for admission. A student qualifying in any course or in the equivalence of any course shall be referred to AIU, whose decision in the matter shall be final

Admission of International Students : Admission of the international students will be done through the international student’s cell of the University. The students will generally be admitted prior to the commencement of the course. However, students can also be admitted as transfer cases after the commencement of the course from other Institutes, subject to the

The admission of international students shall be done in two stages. First, a student to join the University gets the application form and the information on the eligibility requirements courses available and admission procedure from the prospectus or the website of the University. The application for provisional admission is then submitted to the International Student’s cell. The cell will then check the eligibility and issue the provisional admission letter. This is required to get the visa and to complete other formalities.

After getting provisional admission, the student shall have to get a student visa and complete all other formalities. The student should then report for final admission to the University/Institute where he/she wants to join the course. The next step is to fill up the admission form in the concerned University/Institute and pay the required fees. After this, the student should undergo a medical examination. The students may have to appear for the English proficiency test conducted by the University or some other agency authorized/recognized by the University. Once this is done, the final admission shall be given.

The international students will have to pay the fees in US dollars. In special cases, permission will be given for payment of fees in the equivalent Indian Rupees. Following fees are normally payable to secure provisional admission. Form fees (included in the cost of the bulletin, if purchased); Eligibility Fee and Administrative Fee (could be different for direct admissions and for transfer cases).

Remedial Course in English : Students who are required to take the proficiency test in English or undergo the foundation course will have to pay the prescribed fees as applicable. This will have to be paid when the students are finally admitted. The fee differs from course to course, from time to In case, the student does not get/take the admission to the course after obtaining Provisional admission then the administrative fees will be refunded deducting the bank Commission and postage as applicable.

An International student who has been granted admission to any of the courses after passing the qualifying examination from a statutory Board or University outside India may have to appear at the Proficiency Test in English conducted by the University/Institution or any other organization. An international student who has passed the qualifying examination in the English medium is exempted from this test.

An international student, who either fails in the Proficiency Test in English or fails to appear in the test, shall be required to join the Remedial English Courses for International Students (RECIS) of the foundation course conducted by the University/Institute. The students will continue the course and they will have to successfully complete the RECIS or foundation course, at the earliest. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) has especially been designed as an English Language Course to cater to the needs of students who want to improve their proficiency in the English language. This course can be done simultaneously with the other regular courses or independently.

Transfers & Change of Course : An international student who has been granted to a particular course shall not be allowed to change the course. Transfer from one University/institution in India to another is also not allowed, ordinarily. In exceptional cases, the International Student’s Cell may permit this – based on the availability of the course, eligibility rules, and permission of the Competent Authority of the University/Institution.

Government of India Scholars : International students who are awarded scholarships by national agencies such as ICCR, UGC, etc shall be given preferential treatment while granting admission and for hostel accommodation. Sponsored candidates from different foreign Governments for training, studies, and research are also given preference for the same.

Discipline : The international students will abide by the rules of The University and the code of conduct as applicable to Indian students doing the same Examination and Award of Degree, Diplomas & Certificates

The procedure of examination, payment of examination fees issue of mark list, issue of passing certificate and award of the degree will be same as for the Indian Students doing the same courses. For completing the graduation a candidate is required to pass the paper of Environmental Studies once in the duration of a degree course. The marks of Environmental Studies will not affect the division in any case.

Conclusion : In Case, there are any differences in the interpretation of rules then the opinion of the admission committee Cell will be final. The fees are liable to revision and students will have to pay the revised fees when applicable. On the points not specifically covered, the decision of the Vice-Chancellor shall be

Pre-Arrival Guidelines

Students are advised to ensure the following points before leaving their home country.

An Offer letter/Admission letter will be issued to the International student [which provides vital information about the student such as Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Passport and Visa Number, Name of the program] which is required to be submitted at the Indian Embassy or High Commission of India to get the visa.

Students need to book their Air tickets to Raipur after taking a Valid Student Visa from Indian Embassy/High Commission. SRU University is just 30 minutes drive from Raipur Airport.

Students have to make sure that they have taken all the required vaccinations like Yellow Fever, Typhoid Vaccine, Hepatitis Vaccine, HIV, etc. to avoid medical complications while they are in India.

Students have to inform the SRU University International counselor for the Airport pickup at least one week prior to arrival and also need to provide their complete flight details.

Students have to bring the Admission Letter issued by the University along with all the Certificates/Degrees, Transcripts (in original), and 20 passport size photographs.

Students need to carry money in the form of US dollars (as permitted by Indian Laws) which can be easily exchanged at the university as well as at a number of foreign exchange offices and banks or can also use International Debit / Credit Cards.

Students have to note that the temperature here ranges between 30 to 45 degrees Celsius during summers and 15 to 25 degrees Celsius during winters. Here the winter season starts around November so warm clothes (blankets, quilts, woolens, etc.) can be carried accordingly.

Whilst everything is available in India, however, students must try to get all that they would require during the initial few days. All the essentials can be availed from the University markets available around a range of 5 km – 6 KM from the University Campus.

The electric standard in India works on 240 V. So, ensure that you have an adapter for your mobile or laptop adjustable to that in case the ones with you operate on a different voltage in your country. Also, the electric sockets are 2 or 3 pins so ensure that you carry a converter in case required.

Health insurance will be provided to our international students coming from Saarc and African universities however medical expenses will be covered by the students only.

Post-Arrival Guidelines

Students need to take care of the following points after their arrival in the country and upon Joining the University Campus:

University will arrange Airport Pickup for Students upon reaching the Raipur Airport. It is applicable for students who have shared their flight details with International Coordinators(IC)

Free accommodation at the University guest house will be given for a maximum of 3 days from the arrival date till the student completes his/her procedure of admission.

The student will report to International Coordinators (IC) along with all the required documents and can interact with the reporting officer for further process. The International Coordinators (IC) will assist the

Student in the following activities :

• DOCUMENT VERIFICATION : The documents provided by the students will be checked and verified by our IC staff. Students will fill out the Admission form and submit the required documents after reading them carefully to get registered in the respective programs.
• CAMPUS TOUR : A Campus tour would be provided to the student by our IC staff who will also introduce him/her to the concerned higher authorities.
• INDUCTION : An Induction session would be provided to the student to make him/her familiar with the University.
• HOSTEL : Admission, Hostel allocation, and introduction of students to the concerned hostel wardens would be taken care of by IC staff.
• INTRODUCTION WITH CONCERNS : The IC will arrange an introduction of the student with the concerned faculties and also explain the academic culture.
• STUDENT VISA REGISTRATION : IC will guide and assist the student with the student visa registration process. It is mandatory for all international students except those from Nepal and Bhutan to get their Student Visa registered at the nearest FRRO/FRO within 14 days of arrival in India.
• FRRO DOCUMENTATION : It is the prime responsibility of the student to visit the IC department on time to complete the required FRRO documentation so that no fine is levied against him/her.
• VISA EXTENSION : IC department will guide and assist students with Visa extensions.
• BANK FORMALITIES : IC department will guide and assist students with Documentation and the bank process.
• NATIONAL SIM : Sim and other related procedures will be taken care of by the IC department.
• OTHER : IC will help in solving any problems encountered and will provide overall guidance to make students and faculty comfortable.

Guidelines For Visa

1. Students should immediately apply for Student Visa at Indian Embassy / High Commission once Admission Letter / Visa Letter has been issued by the University.
2. Students have to ensure that their Student Visa is endorsed to Shri Rawatpura University.
3. Students have to make sure that they have applied for Visa well in advance and time. It generally takes 3-9 weeks to get the Indian Visa thus it is advisable to apply for the visa accordingly and consult the Indian High Commission/Embassy if required.
4. Students have to make sure that if they have entered India on the basis of a Student Visa endorsed to Shri Rawatpura University, then it is their responsibility to ensure that they directly join and report to the University. The Visa endorsed on the name of the University or obtained on the basis of University documents cannot be used for any other purpose like employment, admission to any other University/College/Institute/Academy, etc., or for non-regular (distance/online) mode of education.
5. After reaching the University Campus, students have to get the visa verified by the University and have to deposit a copy of the valid visa from International Student Coordinator. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that throughout his/her study period student is on a valid visa.

GUIDELINES FOR VISA EXTENSION AND FRO/FRRO

1. It is mandatory for all international students except those from Nepal and Bhutan to get their Student Visa registered at the nearest FRRO/FRO within 14 days of arrival in India.
2. International Coordinator Department of Shri Rawatpura University will guide and assist students with all the required processes needed for FRO/FRRO Registration.
3. All International students except those from Nepal and Bhutan have to fill online applications for Registration Certificate (RC) & Residential Permit (RP) on arrival to India.
4. In case the initial visa is not endorsed for the complete duration of the program or the student has to extend the stay because he/she is not able to complete the program in the stipulated time then the student should apply for the extension of the visa before it expires.
5. VISA extension can be applied only when the student is present at the University.
6. Government charges may apply for VISA extension which differs from country to country.
7. Students traveling outside India must carry NOC approval from local FRRO or a valid exit permit.
8. Students traveling within India have to carry original documents like Passport, RP, Stay VISA, etc. and the reason for travel has to be informed to the local FRRO.

Campus Safety And Security

The safety and security of students, campus employees, and visitors are of utmost importance at the Shri Rawatpura University campus.

The entire Shri Rawatpura University campus including hostels, parking, and academic areas are very well secured through in-house & security agencies with guards. CCTV cameras have been installed at all the places to keep a close vigil on the campus.

At the same time, the Shri Rawatpura University community and guests are encouraged to help keep the campus safe by taking the precautions for personal safety and belongings one would take elsewhere.