International students who wish to study in India must obtain a Student Visa before travelling to India.
Please make enquiries at the Indian Consulate/Embassy /High Commision in your country of application to ascertain the correct procedure and time necessary to obtain a visa valid for the term of study of your program at MANGALAYATAN UNIVERSITY.
Extension of Visas
Foreign students may approach the concerned FRROs/District Superintendent of Police (FROs) for extension of stay for a period of one year at a time up to the duration of the course or 5 years whichever is less for students pursuing full time and regular course.
The FRROs / FROs cum Superintendent of Police can grant one year Visa extension to students and research scholar desirous to come to study on year to year basis for a period of up to five years subject to due sponsorship by the Institution and nothing adverse against the foreigner.
The following documents are required to be submitted at the time of Visa Extension as per the immigration rules in India:
Visa Extension form for extended stay in India
1 Recent passport size photograph
Bonafide certificate from College / University / Institute (In original)
Copy of passport / VISA / Registration Book
Copy of valid and notarized Lease/Rent agreement OR Copy of C-Form from the Hotel OR copy of recent electricity/telephone bill along with the letter from the landlord, towards proof of residence.
Registration
All international students are required by law to register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/ local police authorities as per regulation of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. At present, this must be within 14 days of arrival in India but please check this information with the Consulate/Embassy/High Commision in your country before departure as these rules are subject to change.
Students must comply with visa rules and registration requirements and keep abreast of any changes.
Accordingly, students are responsible for ensuring that their visas are valid throughout the period of study at MANGALAYATAN UNIVERSITY and for maintaining their registration with the FRRO/local police.
Students can request assistance from MANGALAYATAN UNIVERSITY for preliminary registration formalities in Aligarh.
