India remains one of the most accessible and popular
study destinations for Nepali students due to geographic proximity, cultural
similarities, affordable education, shared languages (English/Hindi/Nepali
influences), no visa requirement (open border), and strong bilateral ties.
Here are 10 popular universities/colleges for Nepali
students in 2025-2026:
1.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
Exact Location: Manipal, Karnataka
Estimated Nepali Students: Significant community;
popular for medicine/engineering
Tuition Fees (International/Nepali, 2025–2026): MBBS:
INR 20–40 lakh/year; Engineering: INR 3–10 lakh/year
Popular Courses: MBBS, BDS, Engineering, Nursing,
Pharmacy
Major Advantages:
· Top
private university
· NMC-approved
English MBBS
· Strong
placements
· International
student support
· Vibrant
campus
· Scholarships
available
Major Disadvantages:
· High
fees for medical programs
· Competitive
2.
Lovely Professional University (LPU)
Exact Location: Phagwara, Punjab
Estimated Nepali Students: Large intake; favored for
affordability/scholarships
Tuition Fees (International/Nepali, 2025–2026):
Undergraduate: INR 1–5 lakh/year; Postgraduate: INR 1–4 lakh/year (50%
scholarships common for Nepalis)
Popular Courses: Engineering, IT, Business, Hotel
Management
Major Advantages:
· Massive
campus
· Diverse
programs
· High
Nepali community
· Generous
scholarships; easy admission
· Good
placements
Major Disadvantages:
· Large
classes and lots of students
· Regional
location
3.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Exact Location: Chennai (main), Tamil Nadu
Estimated Nepali Students: Notable; strong for
engineering/medicine
Tuition Fees (International/Nepali, 2025–2026):
Engineering: INR 2–5 lakh/year; MBBS: INR 20–30 lakh/year
Popular Courses: Engineering, MBBS, Management, IT
Major Advantages:
· Modern
facilities
· Industry
ties
· English
programs
· Generous
scholarships
Major Disadvantages:
· Higher
fees
· Competitive
environment
4.
Amity University
Exact Location: Noida (main), Uttar Pradesh
Estimated Nepali Students: Growing; popular for
business/engineering
Tuition Fees (International/Nepali, 2025–2026):
Undergraduate: INR 2–6 lakh/year
Popular Courses: Business, Engineering, Law, IT
Major Advantages:
· Multiple
campuses
· Flexible
admissions
· Different
types of Scholarships
· International
focus
Major Disadvantages:
· Variable
rankings
· Various
courses and programs
5.
Sharda University
Exact Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Estimated Nepali Students: High intake; welcoming for
Nepalis
Tuition Fees (International/Nepali, 2025–2026):
Undergraduate: INR 1.5–5 lakh/year
Popular Courses: MBBS, Engineering, Business, Nursing
Major Advantages:
· Affordable
· Diverse
programs
· Strong
Nepali support
· Fix
placements for internships and jobs
Major Disadvantages:
· Emerging
prestige
6.
Chandigarh University
Exact Location: Mohali, Punjab
Estimated Nepali Students: Growing; affordable private
option
Tuition Fees (International/Nepali, 2025–2026):
Undergraduate: INR 1–4 lakh/year
Popular Courses: Engineering, IT, Business, Hotel
Management
Major Advantages:
· Modern
facilities
· High
placements
· Scholarships
for internationals
Major Disadvantages:
· Regional
Location
· Competitive
environment
7.
Manav Rachna University
Exact Location: Faridabad, Haryana (near Delhi)
Estimated Nepali Students: Popular for
engineering/business
Tuition Fees (International/Nepali, 2025–2026):
Undergraduate: INR 1.5–5 lakh/year
Popular Courses: Engineering, Management, Sciences
Major Advantages:
· Good
infrastructure
· Proximity
to Delhi
· Generous
Scholarships
· Practical
focus
Major Disadvantages:
· Urban
pollution
8.
Symbiosis International University
Exact Location: Pune (main), Maharashtra
Estimated Nepali Students: Attractive for
management/business
Tuition Fees (International/Nepali, 2025–2026):
Undergraduate: INR 3–10 lakh/year
Popular Courses: Business, Law, IT, Hospitality
Major Advantages:
· Prestigious
· Diverse
campuses
· Strong
placements
· Major
Disadvantages:
· Higher
fees
9.
Jain University
Exact Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Estimated Nepali Students: Growing for business/tech
Tuition Fees (International/Nepali, 2025–2026):
Undergraduate: INR 2–6 lakh/year
Popular Courses: Business, Engineering, Commerce
Major Advantages:
· Vibrant
Bangalore
· Good
facilities
· Scholarships
Major Disadvantages:
· Competitive
10.
Parul University
Exact Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
Estimated Nepali Students: Popular for
medical/engineering
Tuition Fees (International/Nepali, 2025–2026):
Undergraduate: INR 1–5 lakh/year
Popular Courses: MBBS, Engineering, Pharmacy
Major Advantages:
· Affordable
· Large
campus
· International
focus
Major Disadvantages:
· Regional
location
General
Advantages for Nepali Students
· No
visa needed (open border)
· Cultural
familiarity
· Affordable
tuition/living
· Different
scholarships (ICCR, SAARC, university-specific) available
· English-medium
options
· Easy
travel to home
· Pathways
to jobs in India/Nepal
General
Disadvantages
· Entrance
exams (NEET/JEE) competitive
· NOC
required for some scholarships
· Variable
quality in private unis
· Pollution/crowded
cities
· Language
(Hindi/regional) helpful
· Homesickness
minimal but present
· Recent
concerns over safety/incidents
Official
Government Websites for Updates
Study in India (Official Portal): https://studyinindia.gov.in
Embassy of India in Kathmandu: https://www.indembkathmandu.gov.in
All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE): https://aishe.gov.in
