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Study in India, from anywhere in the world.

EduOcean helps NRI, OCI and PIO families and foreign nationals secure admission in leading Indian universities and colleges, through NRI quota seats, the DASA scheme and direct admission routes.

Who we help

Indian roots, Indian degrees.

Families abroad often want their children to study in India, close to relatives, with respected degrees at a fraction of overseas costs. The rules for getting in are different for them. That is where we come in.

NRI students

Indian citizens living abroad, and wards sponsored by NRI relatives where rules allow.

OCI and PIO card holders

Students of Indian origin holding foreign citizenship.

Foreign nationals

International students choosing an Indian university.

Children of Gulf workers

Including the CIWG category for Indian workers in Gulf countries.

Routes to admission

Three ways in. We find the right one.

Each route has its own eligibility rules, documents and timelines, and they change from year to year. We match your child’s profile to the route and institutions that fit.

Route 01

NRI quota seats

Seats set aside for NRI candidates at private and deemed universities and in many state admission processes, across medicine, dentistry, engineering, management and more. MBBS and BDS seats require a qualifying NEET score.

Route 02

DASA scheme

Direct Admission of Students Abroad, the Government of India scheme for NRI, OCI, PIO and foreign national candidates at NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutions.

Route 03

Direct admission

Private universities that admit NRI and international students directly on academic merit, often with dedicated international admissions offices.

Programmes

Courses NRI families ask us about.

Undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes across disciplines.

MBBS & BDSEngineering & B.TechBBA & MBALawPharmacyNursing & allied healthArchitecture & designComputer applicationsCommerce & economicsScience & researchMedia & liberal artsHospitality
Wherever you live

Reachable on WhatsApp, worldwide.

Families from these regions and elsewhere can reach an advisor directly.

UAESaudi ArabiaQatarKuwaitOmanBahrainUnited KingdomUnited StatesCanadaAustraliaSingaporeAfricaEurope
Common questions
Who can apply as an NRI candidate?

Generally, Indian citizens living abroad (NRIs), and in many cases their children or wards sponsored by an NRI relative. Definitions and sponsorship rules differ between states, universities and courses, so we confirm eligibility for your specific case before you apply.

Can OCI and PIO card holders get admission in India?

Yes. OCI and PIO card holders can apply to many Indian institutions, through NRI or foreign national categories, the DASA scheme, or direct admission. Which category applies depends on the institution and the state, and we help you choose the right one.

Is NEET required for MBBS or BDS through NRI quota?

Yes. Candidates applying for MBBS and BDS seats in India, including NRI quota seats, need to qualify NEET. We help you plan around the exam and the counselling that follows.

What is DASA?

Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) is a Government of India scheme that reserves seats at NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutions for NRI, OCI, PIO and foreign national candidates, including children of Indian workers in the Gulf. We guide you through eligibility, the application and seat allotment.

We studied under a foreign board. Is that accepted?

Most Indian institutions accept foreign qualifications, but some require an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). We tell you what your target institutions need and help you arrange it early.

Can the whole process be handled from abroad?

Most of it. Consultations, applications and document checks happen over WhatsApp, email and video. Some counselling processes and institutions require in-person reporting, and we tell you well in advance when a visit to India is needed.

Admission rules are set by each state, university and scheme, and change from year to year. We confirm the current rules for your case.

Start here

Bringing your child home to study?

Tell us where you live, what your child is studying and what they hope to study in India. We will map the route and the deadlines.

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+91 98810 63463
connect@eduocean.in
1277, Wardha Road, Near Camp Square, Camp, Amravati, Maharashtra 444601