California Institute of Technology

To apply for Caltech, Indian applicants can follow the below steps:

Below is the application process to apply for Undergraduate Caltech:

Step 1: To apply to Caltech, applicants can choose the Common application or Questbridge application.

Step 2: Check your requirements thoroughly, and see if your current qualifications are recognised. 

Step 3: You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying: 

• Transcripts of your high school.

• A minimum score of 6.5 and above in IELTS

• SOP

Step 4: Make sure your English requirements meet the standard of the University.

Step 5: You can submit your application after your requirements are ready.

Step 6: The applicant must pay the application fee of USD 75, which will not be refundable. However, if the applicant can't afford it, they have a process to waive it. ( Check out how you can waive application fees)

Step 7:  After submitting the application, applicants can check their status by logging in with their credentials through common portal. 

Below is the application process to apply for graduate Caltech:

Step 1: To apply to Caltech applicants can choose the Caltech.com 

Step 2: Check your requirements thoroughly, and see if your current qualifications are recognised. 

Step 3: You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying: 

• Transcripts of your degree.

• 6.5 and above in IELTS.

• A minimum score of 7.5 and above in IELTS

• SOP ( Things you need to know about  SOP)

• LOR ( letter of recommendation)

• Creative Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course )

• Resume/ CV

Step 4: Make sure your English requirements meet the standard of the University.

Step 5: You can submit your application after your requirements are ready.

Step 6: The applicant must pay the application fee of USD 75, which will not be refundable. However, if the applicant can't afford it, they have a process to waive it. ( Check out how you can waive application fees)

Step 7:  After applying, applicants can check their status by logging in with their credentials through the Caltech portal.

Below are the requirements for international students at the California Institute of Technology:

• Transcripts of your high school: Transcripts include your information and performance in high school, and Caltech University wants its applicants to have the following:

1. A four-year maths, including one year of Calculus

2. 1 year of chemistry

3. 1 year of physics(preferably Calcus related but not required) 

• SOP: An SOP is essential for the application process for Caltech It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.

• Portfolio:  This depends on the course the applicant chooses, as this is not present in every program. However, having a creative and unique portfolio will help you get into Caltech. 

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• English requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is excepting: 

PG Course Requirements: 

• LOR: Some programs ask for a LOR, and with particular exceptions, who should write those letters. 

• Statement of purpose( an SOP): An SOP is essential for the application process for Caltech. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants. 

• Transcripts and degrees: the applicant must provide the university with transcripts of their academics with degree certificates. Similarly, applying for PhD or doctoral program may require a master’s degree and transcripts from all graduate institutions of the applicant. 

• English Language Proficiency exams: The following table explains the minimum score of each English exam the university is expecting: 

•     Entrance exam: Graduate school entrance exams are most common, but however, the programs might require different exams from the applicants depending on the course chosen by the individual. 

• Resume/CV:  The University also might ask you for a CV or a resume depending on the course you choose for professional experience.