KCIC, India
Study Year 1 (Level 4 or Diploma)
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Study Year 1 (Level 4 or Diploma)
Study Year 2 (Level 5 or Advanced Diploma)
Final year. Graduate with a full bachelor's degree.
Two years at home. One year abroad. One full degree. TAFE NSW routes to Australian degrees usually give about one year of credit, so students may study two years abroad.
Students who finish Class 10 can start a UK Level 3 qualification at KCIC. It is a practical, career-focused alternative to A levels or Class 12, and it leads straight into Level 4 and 5.
After Class 10. UK Level 3.
Study Year 1 (Level 4 or Diploma)
Study Year 2 (Level 5 or Advanced Diploma)
Final year. Graduate with a full bachelor's degree.
| Stage | Qualification | Where | Equal to |
|---|---|---|---|
| After Class 10 | Pearson BTEC International Level 3 or ATHE Level 3 Diploma | KCIC, India | A levels (UK) |
| Year 1 | Level 4 (HNC or ATHE Level 4) | KCIC, India | Year 1 of a bachelor's |
| Year 2 | Level 5 (HND or ATHE Level 5) | KCIC, India | Year 2 of a bachelor's |
| Final year | Top-up degree | Partner university abroad | Full bachelor's degree |
Level 3 graduates progress to Level 4 and 5 at KCIC, then to the final year at our partner universities.
A UK Level 3 is not the same as an Indian Class 12 board certificate. Students who may want to apply to Indian universities, or for courses that ask for Class 12, should talk to us first.
Programs include Pearson BTEC, ATHE and TAFE NSW pathways.
Yes. Every Level 4 and 5 program is regulated by an official government regulator. BTEC International Level 3 is quality-assured by Pearson and benchmarked by UK ENIC.
Awarded by Pearson, UK. Regulated by Ofqual (UK).
Awarded by ATHE, UK. Regulated by Ofqual (UK).
Awarded by TAFE NSW, Australia. Regulated by ASQA (Australia).
KCIC is the first Pearson BTEC centre in India, and its partnership with Pearson began in 2012.
India and the UK signed an agreement on 25 April 2022 to recognise each other's educational qualifications and degrees. Approved by the Union Cabinet, 7 September 2022.
Read the official release (opens in a new tab)India and Australia agreed a framework on 2 March 2023 to recognise each other's education and skill qualifications.
Read the official release (opens in a new tab)So a UK or Australian degree earned through KCIC is valued when your child returns to India.
The UK agreement excludes professional degrees in engineering, medicine, nursing and paramedical, pharmacy, law and architecture, which follow their own Indian regulators.
The final-year degree is awarded by the partner university. Check it yourself on each program page: Pearson BTEC, ATHE and TAFE NSW.
Two years in India means you pay Indian fees for most of the degree.
| Item | Full degree abroad | KCIC transfer program |
|---|---|---|
| Years abroad | 3 | 1 |
| Tuition | £45,000 | £21,000 |
| Living costs abroad | £32,481 (3 years) | £10,827 (1 year) |
| Estimated total | £77,481 | £31,827 |
| You save | — | About £45,650 (roughly ₹58 lakh) |
UK example, studying outside London. Living costs use the UK student visa amount (£1,203 a month for 9 months). Rupee figure at about ₹128 per £1.
Past KCIC students have obtained study-abroad loans from Union Bank of India, State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and many more.
The government's Vidya Lakshmi portal lets you apply to many banks at once.
We help with documents and fee letters for your loan.
Banks can typically fund up to 80% of the total cost; families pay the remaining 20%, which KCIC lets you spread over 5 instalments. Loan amount, interest and collateral are decided by the bank.
Your child's safety comes first, at home and abroad.
Parents can reach the KCIC team at any time on +91 9500012300.
Plans change. Your child's degree doesn't have to.
of KCIC students have chosen not to go abroad. The program is built for final-year study abroad, and almost every student completes it.
Credit and admission are decided by the partner institution. Ask us which partner in India or Asia fits your child's programme.
KCIC guides your family through every step of the visa process.
| Country | Post-study work visa |
|---|---|
| UK | Graduate visa: 2 years if applied by 31 Dec 2026; 18 months from 1 Jan 2027 |
| Australia | Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Length and conditions are set by the Australian Government. We confirm the current rules with you. |
Visa decisions are made by the government of each country. Rules change often; we always give you the latest.
Our programs are mapped to occupations on official skills-shortage lists. This helps graduates find employers who can sponsor a work permit.
Mapped subjects: business, computing, engineering, health and psychology, construction, media, and hospitality. We confirm the shortage occupation for your child's programme when you meet us.
| Item | UK | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Work permit | Skilled Worker visa | Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) |
| Occupation list | Eligible skilled occupations | Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) |
| Salary rule | Usually at least £41,700 a year, or the job's going rate | At least AUD 79,423 a year (from 1 July 2026) |
| Needs an employer? | Yes, a licensed sponsor | Yes, an approved sponsor |
Occupation lists and salary rules change. Sponsorship depends on the employer and visa rules, and is not guaranteed.
Yes. The partner university awards the same bachelor's degree.
Yes. Level 4 and 5 programs are regulated by Ofqual (UK) or ASQA (Australia). BTEC International Level 3 is quality-assured by Pearson.
Yes. Many Indian banks offer study-abroad loans. KCIC helps with documents.
The university's student support team, with KCIC in regular contact.
KCIC arranges a place with a partner in India or Asia.
No. Our subjects are mapped to shortage jobs, which improves the chances.
Bring your questions. Meet our counsellors with your child.
Qualifications are awarded by Pearson, ATHE or TAFE NSW, and degrees by partner universities. Admission and credit are decided by universities, loans by lenders, and visas by governments. KCIC does not guarantee visas, loans, jobs or work permits.
Years abroad
Destination
UK location
£1,203 a month × 9 months (applications from 30 Nov 2026)
Banks our students have borrowed from
This is an estimate for planning only. Living costs use the minimum amounts each country asks students to show for a visa; real costs are often higher. The 80% loan share is illustrative; each bank decides the loan amount, interest, margin and collateral. Travel, visa fees and health cover are not included. Exchange rates change daily.