Chennai: Over ten leading Russian Government institutions including those offering Medical and Engineering programs will be participating in an education fair to be held on 8 and 9 June at Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Chennai. The fair will be open from 10 am to 5 pm on both the days.
A press release said spot admission will be given to candidates furnishing valid credentials supporting their eligibility to pursue bachelor’s/post-graduate degree programs.
“There are no pre-qualifying exams like CET, IELTS, etc. for admissions to universities in Russia like in some countries. Whereas for medical programmes, students should have cleared NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam according to the criteria laid by MCI (Medical Council of India) for doing medicine in India as well as in any institution outside the country,” the release said.
It further said this is the 20th edition of the fair being organised in the city by Russian Centre of Science and Culture and in association with Study Abroad.
The seats for Indian students to study English medium, has been increased from 3,000 to 5,000 for the forthcoming educational year (2019-20).
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in South India, vice-consul (cultural) Gennady Rogalev said India and Russia share a strong bilateral relationship for ages.
For details about the programmes and fair, call: 92822 21221.