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Govt launches 2 special categories visas for international students

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

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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.

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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.

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