Welcome to Indian applicants!

This web page presents below the French Educational System compared to Indian one. It also introduces Grenoble Institute of Technology, its departments and associated research laboratories.

Age	Indian Education System (IIT)	French Education System
	CBSE Board/State Board
17	11th std	Première (1st) (Lycée)
18	12th std	Terminal (Lycée)
	CBSE Board + 2/State Board +2 IIT Joint Entrance Exam (4000 among 300 000)	Baccalauréat degree
19	B. Tech                            M.Tech	DEUG 1                      Prépa
20		DEUG 2                      Prépa
21		Licence/Bachelor degree
22		Master 1
23	(Master + possibility of a PhD abroad)	Master 2 or Engineer degree

Semester 1 in India (IIT): from August to Nov./Dec. - Semester 2: from January to April
Semester 1 in France: from Sept. to January - Semester 2: from January/February to July

French level requirements:

• B1 level is highly recommended if you wish to attend Engineering courses in French (see pdf)
• If you follow courses in English, A2 level is recommended (see pdf) for living in France
  
• French courses are provided at your arrival (20 hours free)

More details from:

• French language courses
• Technical French courses
  

For any question related to your arrival, see Incoming
For other matters, please contact international.projects@grenoble-inp.fr