Chisholm Institute

No, Indian students do not need an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) score to get into Chisholm Institute. Students who meet course-specific academic and English proficiency requirements are eligible for Chisholm Institute admissions.

Students at Chisholm Institute have access to the following campus perks, discounts, and complimentary services:

• Access to restaurants, hair/beauty salons, and massage clinics
• Special student rates at local facilities like the Dandenong Oasis
• Free 24/7 online personal study support and essay reviews via Studiosity
• Free career guidance, job-seeking help, and training or re-skilling support

Last date for Indian students to apply for financial aid Chisholm Institute is Oct 12, 2026. Scholarship form and documents can be submitted via email. A official admission decision may be received within 2 weeks of applying.

The deadline for Indian students to pay the Chisholm Institute tuition fees is mentioned on their Fees notice. Students who miss the specific deadlines are required to pay an late administration fee worth AUD 200 (INR 13.6 K). 

Indian students can pay their tuition costs at Chisholm Institute Australia via any one of the following methods:

• Bank Cheque from an Australian bank
• EFTPOS or credit card
• Direct deposit from an Australian bank account
• Telegraphic transfer

Personal cheques or AMEX is not accepted. Check chisholm.edu.au to know more.

Yes, Indian students can pay the Chisholm Institute tuition fees in instalments via an external debit provider called Debitsuccess. The platform charges a billing fee of 4.6 per cent upfront, and a one-off administration fee of AUD 10 (INR 685). 

For new payment plans, the billing fee will be 4.47 per cent and the administration fee will be AUD 12 (INR 820).

Yes, a degree from Chisholm Institute is recognised in India under the Mechanism for the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications signed between Australia and India.

Agreement signed by both governments, mutually recognizes vocational and degree qualifications from accredited Australian institutions like Chrisholm. 

Chisholm Institute is generally not hard to get into for Indian students as it is a government-owned TAFE institute with accessible entry requirement.

For entry to undergraduate or Diploma programs, completion of Class 12th is required. The institute does not ask for an ATAR score for entry to TAFE/certificate or Diploma courses.

For FREE personalised guidance about your admission chances, consult our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors.

Yes, the Chisholm Institute is a good and safe public option for Indian students interested in practical vocational training (TAFE) programs. Key reasons why Chisholm Institute is a good option for Indian students are:

• Affordable tuition costs (below INR 16 Lakhs per year)
• Several Chisholm Institute programs come with built-in work placements in fields like Nursing, Engineering, Community Service, and Early Childhood Studies
• International learning environment (students from 159 countries)
• TEQSA-accredited programs, recognised globally