Mysuru: Travel and other restrictions due to Covid-19 have affected the admission of foreign students Mysore UniversitySo far this year, only 50 students have enrolled for the courses. On an average, the university admits 700 foreign students from over 50 countries to undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses every year.
This century-old university is likely to see 400 foreign admissions this year. Last year, it recorded zero admissions due to Covid-19.
UOM received 2,100 online applications from candidates abroad and issued 800 provisional admission certificates – including 400 for UG and 300 for PG. “Only 50 came for admission and we are expecting at least 350 students to come, thanks to the partial resumption of international flights,” an official said.
UOM rules mandate physical presence of candidates at the time of admission and the university maintains that these regular courses cannot be offered in online mode. The academic year for UG courses starts in June-July and it is August-September for PG courses. Admissions have been delayed due to COVID restrictions and university officials will be meeting to discuss plans to cover the backlog of the first semester after the enrollment process is completed.
The last day for UG admission is 20th November. The PG admission process is likely to end in January.
“Cancellation of flights to India from many countries is the reason for the decline in admissions. Presently, more than 350 foreign students are studying in colleges affiliated to the university. Candidates from over 50 countries choose to study in India; Karnataka There are more foreign students in the country,” said GR Janardhan, Director of the International Center, UOM.
Vice-Chancellor G Hemant Kumar said, “Foreign students prefer computer science, economics, English and management courses in our university.”
Most of the students who applied for the seats were from Afghanistan and China. “After the outbreak, all Chinese students returned home, and 79 Afghan students returned home because of the political turmoil. The Center has extended their visas and plans to provide scholarships to help them continue their studies,” sources said.
This century-old university is likely to see 400 foreign admissions this year. Last year, it recorded zero admissions due to Covid-19.
UOM received 2,100 online applications from candidates abroad and issued 800 provisional admission certificates – including 400 for UG and 300 for PG. “Only 50 came for admission and we are expecting at least 350 students to come, thanks to the partial resumption of international flights,” an official said.
UOM rules mandate physical presence of candidates at the time of admission and the university maintains that these regular courses cannot be offered in online mode. The academic year for UG courses starts in June-July and it is August-September for PG courses. Admissions have been delayed due to COVID restrictions and university officials will be meeting to discuss plans to cover the backlog of the first semester after the enrollment process is completed.
The last day for UG admission is 20th November. The PG admission process is likely to end in January.
“Cancellation of flights to India from many countries is the reason for the decline in admissions. Presently, more than 350 foreign students are studying in colleges affiliated to the university. Candidates from over 50 countries choose to study in India; Karnataka There are more foreign students in the country,” said GR Janardhan, Director of the International Center, UOM.
Vice-Chancellor G Hemant Kumar said, “Foreign students prefer computer science, economics, English and management courses in our university.”
Most of the students who applied for the seats were from Afghanistan and China. “After the outbreak, all Chinese students returned home, and 79 Afghan students returned home because of the political turmoil. The Center has extended their visas and plans to provide scholarships to help them continue their studies,” sources said.
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