Govt launches 2 special categories visas for international students

India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

New Delhi: India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country.

The 'e-student visa' and 'e-student-x' visa have been introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and all applicants will have to use the 'Study in India' (SII) portal launched by the government, officials said.

The e-student visa facility can be availed by eligible foreign students registered on the SII portal while e-student-x visa is offered to the dependents of those holding e-student visas, they said.