Your Country/Region India

Entry Requirements

General entry requirements for each level are provided below. Some programmes do also have additional course-specific requirements which can be found on the individual course pages. Please ensure you are able to fulfil the programme requirements and meet the academic standards expected before submitting an application. 

Foundation Year

• Successful completion of Standard 12 with 60% from Central Boards and Major State Boards (this does NOT include Punjab, Haryana, Rajesthan, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, or Jharkhand).

Undergraduate Study

• Overall grade of 65% or above in Senior Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII from:
  • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
  • Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE).
  • International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).

• 65% or above from Major State Boards (If a specific subject is required for entry to the course, 65% in the course subject is also required).

• Overall grade of 70% or above in Senior Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII from the following boards:
  • Punjab
  • Haryana
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Gujarat
  • Jharkhand
  • Rajesthan
  • Uttarakhand

Pre-Masters

• 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree with 45%
• Overall grade of 50% or above from the following boards:

• Punjab
• Gujarat
• Rajasthan
• Haryana
• Uttar Pradesh
• Bihar
• Chhattisgarh
• Jharkhand
• Uttarakhand

• Minimum of pass in Higher National Diploma - HND (Pearson, Excel). Refer to the management for non recognized HND qualifications. + relevant work experience

Postgraduate Study

• 3-year Bachelor’s Degree with 55%-65%, depending on your academic history and the course you are applying for.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology/MBBS/Bachelor of Dental Surgery with 55%-65%, depending on your academic history and the course you are applying for.

Study Gaps

Applicants with significant gaps in the study are considered at higher risk for visa refusal, so will need to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career. Applicants who have been out of education for 10 years or longer will be subject to a more in-depth assessment of their qualifications, employment history, and motivations.

English language entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.

• 75% minimum 12th standard English across all boards

Please note, that we do not accept 12th-standard English marksheets from the National Institute of Open Schooling or Vocational Boards.  In addition, we do not accept 12th standard English mark sheets from any of the states below (both State and Central boards):

• Punjab
• Haryana
• Uttarakhand
• Uttar Pradesh
• Bihar
• Rajasthan
• Jharkhand
• Chhattisgarh

We accept 12th standard English mark sheets from Central Boards (CBSE & ICSE) only from the above states or IELTS Academic.

More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.

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Restaurants & Shops

• The Chester Tandoori 
• Koconut Grove 
• Chai Station 
• Mowgli’s 
• Falafel Xpress (Halal) 
• Zing Asia 
• World Food Shop 
• Village Food & Meat Centre (Halal), Brook Street

Student Societies

Chester Students’ Union has a diverse range of student societies for you to join. Joining these societies are the perfect opportunity to meet new friends from your home country and get involved in lots of cultural activities and events they host throughout the year!

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