International Admission Policy

For Academic Programs: B.Tech, BBA, BCA, M.Tech, MBA, MCA

AY 2026-27

This Admission Policy of Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science (MITS) Deemed to be University, Madanapalle covers admissions into regular programs for International Students, including Lateral Entry Admissions into the 2^nd year of the B.Tech program.

International Admissions Policy Framework

Preamble & Regulatory Compliance

This framework governs the admission of international applicants to ensure a transparent, merit-based, and equitable process.

Applicable Academic Programs

B.Tech (UG)
BBA (UG)
BCA (UG)
MBA (PG)
MCA (PG)
M.Tech (PG)

Category Definitions: Who Can Apply

MITS admits candidates under the Foreign / NRI category (International) strictly on fulfilling the designated eligibility requirements. Seats under this category are exclusively available for:

Foreign Nationals
Candidates with NRI status
Candidates sponsored by relatives with NRI status
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)

Seat Allocation and Admission Process

Allocation: MITS allocates 15% of seats under the Foreign / NRI category.
NRI Sponsorship: Sponsored candidates may be backed by parents, siblings of parents, siblings of the candidate, grandparents, or the spouse of the candidate. The sponsor must be a foreign national or hold verified NRI status.
Process: All admissions to UG and PG programs under this category will be processed on a first-come-first-serve merit basis, subject to the applicant's performance in the 10+2 (for UG) or Bachelor's Degree (for PG) or equivalent examination.
Entrance Exams: There will be NO entrance examinations for this category.
Exclusivity Rule: Candidates confirming admission here by paying the first-year fee cannot simultaneously hold an admission under the General Merit category.

General Qualifications & Equivalence

Applicants seeking admission to UG or PG programs must have obtained their qualifications from a recognized Board or University. For PG programs (MBA, MCA, M.Tech), candidates MUST possess a Bachelor's degree of a minimum 3 years' duration from a recognized University. Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

Undergraduate (UG) Admission Qualifications

The following Boards/Qualifications are recognized:

10+2 of India obtained from recognized Central (CBSE / ISC) or State Boards.
GCE 'A' Levels & International Baccalaureate (IB).
12 Year High School Diploma from accredited Schools of USA.
12 years General Secondary Education Certificate of the Ministry of Education — Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other Gulf countries.
Intermediate / Senior Secondary / Higher Secondary examinations of approved Boards in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, etc.

British & Cambridge GCE 'A' Levels Equivalence

IGCSE / GCSE / GCE 'O' Levels

↓

10^th Grade (Indian Board)

Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level

↓

11^th Grade (Indian Board)

GCE 'A' Levels

↓

12^th Grade (Indian Board)

Requirements: Candidates must have a minimum of 5 passes at IGCSE / GCSE / GCE 'O' Levels (including English), plus a minimum of 2–3 subjects at the GCE Advanced Level, depending on specific program prerequisites (e.g., 3 subjects including Physics and Math for B.Tech).

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma & Certificate

Candidates must take a minimum of 3 subjects at the Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at the Standard Level (SL). Candidates must secure an overall minimum of 24 points (12 points in HL and 12 points in SL for Diploma holders), with a minimum of 3 points in each subject, and should meet the subject-wise eligibility laid down by statutory bodies.

Post Graduate (PG) Admission

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to a Master's degree program on successfully completing the prescribed Under Graduate (UG) program of minimum three years' duration from a recognized University and is eligible for the award of degree.

Visa, Registration & Legal Compliance

Visa: International students must enter and reside on campus exclusively on a valid Student Visa. Admissions will not be granted to international students on a Tourist Visa.
e-FRRO Registration: All international students must register online through the e-FRRO portal within 14 days of their arrival in India. OCI cardholders are exempt from FRRO registration but must secure Form C (from the accommodation provider) and Form S (from the college office).
Residential Permit (RP): RPs are issued by the concerned FRRO. Renewals or extensions must be applied for at least one month prior to the expiry of the current RP or stay visa.
Travel: Students must produce their RP during travel and surrender it to the immigration officer at the airport upon final departure after course completion.
Legal Adherence: Students must obey the law of the land. If a passport is lost, a complaint must be registered immediately at the concerned police station. Overstaying beyond the permissible visa limit is strictly prohibited.