Study Hospitality and Culinary Arts in Goa, India

V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE), Goa, welcomes applications from international students aspiring to build successful global careers in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts.

Admission Process for International Students

Admissions of international students are processed through the Study in India (SII) Portal of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and are subject to eligibility verification and approval by Goa University.

International Students seeking admission in VMSIIHE, Goa-India, will have to comply with the following procedure:-

Step 1: Register on the Study in India (SII) Portal

All international applicants must register on the Government of India’s Study in India portal:

https://studyinindia.gov.in

Upon successful registration, applicants will receive a unique SII ID, which is mandatory for admission and visa-related formalities.

Step 2: Apply for a Programme at VMSIIHE

After obtaining the SII ID, applicants may select V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE) and apply online for their chosen programme through the SII portal.

Applicants should upload all required academic and supporting documents as specified on the portal.

Step 3: Eligibility Verification

Applications received through the SII portal are reviewed by Goa University to determine eligibility for admission. This process may include:

• Verification of academic qualifications and transcripts.

• Assessment of the equivalence of foreign qualifications.

• Confirmation that the applicant meets the prescribed eligibility requirements for the selected programme.

Step 4: Offer of Admission

Eligible applicants will receive an Offer of Admission through the Study in India portal. Applicants are required to confirm their acceptance within the stipulated timeframe.

Step 5: Student Visa

Upon confirmation of admission, applicants may apply for a Student Visa at the nearest Indian Embassy or High Commission.

The following documents are generally required:

• SII ID

• Offer/Admission Letter issued through the SII portal

• Valid Passport

• Any additional documents prescribed by the Indian Mission concerned

[Applicants are advised not to make travel arrangements until their visa has been granted.]

Step 6: Arrival and Registration

International students are required to report to VMSIIHE on the date specified in their admission letter and complete the Institute’s registration formalities, including verification of original documents, passport, visa, and other relevant records.

Once the student arrives in Goa, the student has to be registered with Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) Panaji, Goa within 14 days of arrival and complete the requisite formality.