The first step in the the applying to universities is to fill the
online applications from the Universities website. If online
application is not available for a particular university then
download paper application from the university's website. Then
send the following documents to university's graduate
admission office.
Application Materials that
needs to be sent to
Universities
DD/Bank check for Application
fee (If you have not paid the
application fee)
Recommendation letters (from 3
lectures) - one letter form each
lecturer Click here to see
Recommendation letter formats
GRE/TOEFL/GMAT/IELTS
Score Xeroxes.(Also you have to
report the test scores officially)
Transcripts (Bachelors Degree)
Bachelors Degree certificate (If
available)
SSC/10th or Equivalent
Certificate
12th/ Intermediate or Equivalent
certificates
SOP (Statement of Purpose)
Click here to know how to write
a SOP and for Sample SOPs
Bank statement
Affidavit Click here to see
sample self-affidavit
Study certificate or Job
experience certificate
Photo Copies of first and last pages of your passport
Copies and proofs of all your other activities (Ex. Paper presentations, Your organizing skills
in your symposiums etc.)
Other documents you have..
University admissions- Frequently asked questions
Can i apply for universities with out taking the GRE/TOEFL tests?
Yes, You can apply for universities with out taking the tests. But universities will take decision
on your admission only after receiving test scores.
I have sent xerox copies of GRE/TOEFL scores to universities. Still Do i need to send the
scores officially?
Yes, you must report GRE/TOEFL scores to universities through ETS. Sending xerox copies is
only for fast processing of your application.
How much early should i apply to univs?
Try to apply 5 to 9 months earlier than the application deadline dates. You would have chances
of getting funding if you apply very early. In order to get admission into some of the top
universities some students apply earlier by 1 year of deadline.
Do i have chances of getting admission if i apply after deadline?
Most of the Low ranked universities won't consider deadlines. You would have good chances of
getting admission even if you apply after deadline. But this is not true in case of top universities.
What is GPA? What is my GPA?
GPA means Grade point Average. It is the standard measure of performance of a student in USA.
It is similar to the 100% scoring system in India. But there is no standard way to convert students
Academic Percentage to GPA. Give a rough value of GPA whenever it was asked in university
application. (If your academic percentage is more than 80 it is 4, if you have >70-80% it is 3.5, If
you have academic of 60-70% GPA is 3...like that).
I have heard GRE/TOEFL scores plays main role rather than regular Acadamic Percentage. Is
it True?
Most of the universities will consider GRE/TOEFL score rather than acadamics. Because
universities are not able to compare GPA with Acadamic percentage. Therefore admissions
committees Considers standardized exams, like the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, and GMAT, to make
comparisons among applicants from different countries and different universities. Therefore if
you have a low Acadamic percentage, it is essential that you try your best on these tests. Some of
the universities like University of Cincinnati will consider strong academic percentage of a
student rather than his GRE/TOEFL scores.
What is Form I20?
A Form I-20 is a government form that tells the U.S. government that you are eligible for F-1
Student Status. It certifies that (1) you are or expect to be a "bona fide" student; 2) you meet our
admissions requirements; (3) you will pursue a full course of study; (4) you proved to us that you
have enough money to study and live in the U.S. without working illegally or suffering from
poverty.
