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The Indian government has launched two special visas for international students: the e-student visa for students and the e-student-x visa for their dependents. Applicants must register on the 'Study in India' portal to apply for these visas,

According to officials, to avail of the visa benefits, all applicants must use the 'Study in India' (SII) portal.

India launches e-student visa and e-student-x visa categories to simplify the enrollment process for foreign students and their dependents. This move aims to boost the Study in India program, offering over 8,

The 'e-student visa' is for eligible foreign students registered on the SII portal, while the 'e-student-x visa' is for their dependents.

The e-Student Visa is designed for international students registered on the SII portal, while the e-Student-X Visa is exclusively for their dependents. These visas offer streamlined access to Indian academic institutions and simplify the process for families accompanying students.

India's Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced two new visa categories, 'e-student visa' and 'e-student-x visa,' for international students. Applican

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.