How it works
Six steps from the first call to the first day on campus.
Every step, mapped with the weeks it takes, so there are no surprises. The first step is free and commits you to nothing.
The roadmap
What happens, and when
Counselling covers the first two steps, admissions and visas the next three, and placement and support the last one and everything after it.
- 01Week 1
Free consultation and profile evaluation
An initial call or an in-person meeting. We evaluate the NEET score, 10+2 grades, budget and career goals. The session is free and commits you to nothing.
- 02Weeks 1 to 2
Destination and university shortlist
A shortlist of three to five universities with full data: reported FMGE rates, total costs, safety, clinical exposure and the size of the Indian community. You choose.
- 03Weeks 2 to 6
Document preparation and application
Document collection, apostille, certified translations, SOP writing, LOR assistance and formal submission to the chosen universities, checked three times before anything goes out.
- 04Weeks 4 to 8
Offer letter and invitation letter
The university issues a conditional offer. We follow up, confirm acceptance, arrange the seat and obtain the official invitation letter the visa process needs.
- 05Weeks 8 to 14
Visa processing and pre-departure
Complete visa documentation, embassy submission and interview preparation, alongside a pre-departure briefing: packing list, banking, insurance, cultural preparation and flights.
- 06Day 1 abroad
Airport pickup, accommodation and orientation
The on-ground representative meets the student at the airport. The verified, CCTV-secured hostel is already arranged, and university orientation starts with a support system in place.
Intake cycles by region
Plan the timeline around the target region
Each destination guide repeats its own calendar. Together they explain why a family aiming at Georgia starts in January and one aiming at Uzbekistan has two chances a year.
Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan
- February: spring intake, applications open November to January
- September: fall intake, applications open April to August
Two intake windows a year give flexibility to students who miss NEET by a small margin.
South Asian neighbours: Bangladesh, Nepal
- January or February: main intake, DGME application October to November
- July or August: second intake, DGME application April to May
Bangladesh requires DGME approval first. Nepal has no visa process for Indians.
European cycle: Georgia
- October (main): applications open January to March; visas take 8 to 12 weeks
- March (some): spring intake at select Georgian universities
The top Georgian universities (GAU, BAU) fill quickly. January registration is strongly advised.
Competitive international: Egypt, UAE
- September or October: single annual intake, applications January to June
These destinations need longer lead times and sometimes entrance tests or interviews. Start planning by December of the previous year.
Who does what
The three services behind the six steps
Each service has its own page with everything it includes and the questions parents ask about it.
The compass
Academic counselling
A data-backed shortlist of universities that fit the student, the budget and the career plan, before a single rupee is committed.
The shield
Admissions and visas
Every document prepared and checked three times, every deadline met, and the visa file submitted the way the embassy expects it.
The anchor
Placement and support
Someone on the ground from the airport to graduation: safe accommodation, a 24/7 local coordinator and a connection to the Indian student community.
Admissions timeline checklist
The six steps from the first call to the first day on campus, with the weeks each one takes and the fourteen documents to collect, on one page you can print and tick off.
- Week 1: free consultation and profile evaluation
- Weeks 1 to 2: a shortlist of three to five universities with full data
- Weeks 2 to 6: documents, apostille, translations, SOP and application
- Weeks 4 to 8: offer letter and invitation letter
- Weeks 8 to 14: visa processing and pre-departure briefing
- Day 1 abroad: airport pickup, accommodation and orientation
- The fourteen-document checklist, from NEET scorecard to travel insurance
Questions about the process
How long does the whole process take?
From the first call to departure, typically 8 to 14 weeks: shortlist in the first two weeks, documents and application by week six, offer and invitation letter by week eight, visa and pre-departure by week fourteen. Visa times vary by country.
When should we start?
As early as the intake calendar allows. Georgia's October intake opens in January and its top universities fill early; Central Asia offers February and September intakes; Bangladesh needs DGME approval in October or November for the January intake; Egypt and the UAE need planning from the December before.
What if we miss an intake?
Central Asian universities run two intakes a year, in February and September, which gives a second window without losing a year. The counsellor maps the fastest realistic route.
Who is with the student on arrival?
A Global Minds on-ground representative meets the student at the airport. Accommodation has been verified in advance and a local coordinator is reachable 24/7.
Prefer to talk first?
Take step one
Tell us what you are planning and where to call. The first consultation is free: goals, NEET score or grades, budget and timing, and a shortlist to follow.
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