๐Ÿ“ Canada Admission Checklist


Canada offers two major intakes for international students applying to universities and colleges:

๐Ÿ“… Fall Intake โ€“ Starts in September (Application deadlines: January โ€“ April)
๐Ÿ“… Winter Intake โ€“ Starts in January (Application deadlines: June โ€“ September)

Some institutions also offer a Summer Intake (May), but it is available for limited programs.

๐Ÿ•’ Processing Time:

  • Universities: 8-12 weeks
  • Colleges: 2-4 weeks

Checklist of Documents Required for Admission

For Bachelorโ€™s & Masterโ€™s Programs (University Admission)

โœ… Academic Transcripts:

  • 10th Grade Certificate (Attested by the Principal in a sealed envelope)
  • 12th Grade/Diploma Certificate (Attested by the Principal in a sealed envelope)
  • Bachelor’s/Masterโ€™s Degree โ€“ Individual mark sheets (Attested by Controller/Registrar in a sealed envelope)
  • Consolidated Mark Sheet/Provisional/Degree/Course Completion Certificate (Attested by Controller/Registrar in a sealed envelope)

โœ… English Language Proficiency Test:

  • IELTS/TOEFL/PTE โ€“ Copy with attestation (Official score reporting to the university is required)
  • GRE/GMAT (if applicable) โ€“ Copy with attestation

โœ… Letters of Recommendation (LORs) โ€“ Three Required (in sealed covers)
1๏ธโƒฃ From a Professor/Assistant Professor/Lecturer who has taught the student
2๏ธโƒฃ From the Head of Department (HOD)
3๏ธโƒฃ From the Principal

โœ… Other Required Documents:
๐Ÿ“„ Statement of Purpose (SOP) โ€“ A well-written SOP explaining your academic background, career goals, and reasons for choosing Canada.
๐Ÿ“„ CV/Resume โ€“ Updated resume with academic and professional details.
๐Ÿ“„ Experience Letter (if applicable) โ€“ Required for master’s applicants with work experience.
๐Ÿ“„ Passport Copy (First & Last Pages) โ€“ With attestation.
๐Ÿ“„ Extra-Curricular Certificates (if any).
๐Ÿ“„ Passport Size Photographs.


For Diploma & College Programs

โœ… Academic Transcripts:

  • 10th Grade Certificate (Attested by the Principal in a sealed envelope)
  • 12th Grade/Diploma Certificate (Attested by the Principal in a sealed envelope)
  • Bachelor’s/Masterโ€™s Individual & Consolidated Mark Sheet (if applicable)
  • Provisional Certificate or Degree Certificate (if applicable)

โœ… English Language Proficiency Test:

  • IELTS/TOEFL/PTE โ€“ Copy with attestation

โœ… Letters of Recommendation (LORs) โ€“ Three Required (in sealed covers)
1๏ธโƒฃ From a Professor/Assistant Professor/Lecturer/Teacher
2๏ธโƒฃ From the Head of Department (HOD)
3๏ธโƒฃ From the Principal

โœ… Other Required Documents:
๐Ÿ“„ Statement of Purpose (SOP).
๐Ÿ“„ CV/Resume โ€“ Updated resume with academic and personal details.
๐Ÿ“„ Passport Copy (First & Last Pages) โ€“ With attestation.
๐Ÿ“„ Passport Size Photographs.


Important Notes:

  • Attestation is mandatory for academic documents. Ensure they are in sealed envelopes.
  • SOP and LORs play a crucial role in securing admission, so they must be well-structured.
  • Ensure timely submission of documents to meet university deadlines.
  • Check for additional program-specific requirements, such as portfolios (for arts/design programs) or research proposals (for Ph.D. programs).

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