Country Requirements

The University of Arizona recognizes that educational systems are different across the world. Review the required secondary school certifications, grades, and degrees needed for undergraduate admission by selecting from the list below. Graduate information can be found at https://grad.arizona.edu/catalog/intladmissionsreqs.

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India

Undergraduate

Transcripts

Unofficial secondary/high school transcripts may be used for the initial admission evaluation. Official transcripts or official exam results are required at the time of enrollment. If a transcript is not in English, a certified English translation must accompany the transcript.

Admission Criteria

Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 recalculated grade point average (GPA) over the course of their last three years of academic coursework. GPA recalculation takes place during admission review; please see the table below for country-specific grade equivalencies. Prior to enrollment, students must obtain a high school diploma, certificate, or GED.

Please note:

  • Some programs or colleges may require additional information and/or higher admissions standards than those listed above.
  • Students must submit transcripts for their last three completed years of coursework.

Proof of English Proficiency

Proof of English proficiency is required. Visit the English Proficiency page to learn how to complete this requirement.

Minimum Grade Requirement

Acceptable Grading Scales * Minimum Average Grade
High School Transcript from Gujarat 61, Grade B2, or 7
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) 61, B2, or 7
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) (Standard X) 50%
CISCE Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Standard X) Subjects 5 or Credit
CISCE Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Standard X) Socially Useful Productive Work and Community Service B or Good
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) (Standard XII) 50%
CISCE Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Standard XII) Subjects 6 or Credit
Other International Curriculum (IB, IGCSE, etc.) https://everywhere.arizona.edu/international-curriculum-grading-scales

Graduate

Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school)

4 year accredited bachelor; 3 year accredited bachelor + master; 3 year accredited bachelor + post grad diploma; or 3 year bachelor by itself provided the degree is at least 120 credits and the degree has been earned in Division I and the institution is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an institutional score of 'A' or better.

Proof of English Proficiency

Graduate applicants from India are not required to provide an English proficiency test for admission to the Graduate College; however, some degree programs may require proof of English Proficiency, please see program for specific requirements. Also, students from India must demonstrate English proficiency to work as a graduate teaching assistant/associate. See information on English Speaking Proficiency Evaluation.

Contact your Enrollment Counselor

Megha Khatri