Conestoga College

Yes, Indian students can defer their admission at Conestoga College if they miss visa deadlines however, it is not guaranteed. 

The initial tuition paid to Conestoga is not refundable (CAD 2,500) so it is important to apply for a deferral as early as possible if  the visa is delayed.

The same can be done via the official portal of the college.

Conestoga College recommends applying for admission by February 1 for the Fall intake of this year. It is the case because it is the equal consideration date for the Ontario colleges. 

If the students choose this date to apply, the chances of admission increase a lot.  The applicants can apply via the OCAS portal. 

The applications can be accepted after this Conestoga application deadline too, but it may not be available for oversubscribed programs. 

The minimum time it takes to receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) is 20 days, according to Conestoga reviews posted by students on Shiksha Study Abroad.

Students can contact a Shiksha Study Abroad counsellor. All the latest updates about the application status would be provided to you by the counsellor.

Conestoga gives out more than 400 scholarships to students every year. Last year, students received financial help worth CAD 4.6 million. This included CAD 2 million in donor-funded awards. Most scholarships are given to students based on merit.

Financial help is also given to students in need of financial aid, and a good academic record.

The last date to apply for Conestoga scholarships is May 29, 2026 for the Spring intake 2026. The college accepts scholarship applications for the Fall, Winter, and Spring intakes. Deadlines for the Fall and Winter intakes are now past us.

Students can apply for scholarships at Conestoga by submitting a general awards application, via the university website. Follow the steps below to complete the application.

• Log in to student forms with username and network password
• Complete all information under each tab
• Review and submit the application

The college would get back to you in a few weeks.

For degree programs at Conestoga College the language requirement for international students is 6.5 in IELTS with no band less than 6.0 and 88 for TOEFL with no individual skill less than 22.

For Diploma/Certificate courses the minimum English test score requirements for Conestoga College aspirants is 6.0 in IELTS with no band less than 5.5 while its 80 for TOEFL with no individual skill less than 20. Graduate certificate courses have requirement of 6.5 (6.0 for each band) for IELTS and 88 for TOEFL (no individual skill less than 22)

No since while some subjects may have a minimum subject requirement for grade 11 and may be used in the calculation of academic strengths of applicants, the offers of admission will mostly depend on successful completion of Class 12 course and the final grade in the same for Conestoga