PG Programs | Academic Qualifications | English Proficiency Requirements |
Documents Required |
MBA | Bachelor's + GMAT/GRE | IELTS/TOEFL (7.5/100+) |
SOP, LORs, Resume |
MS in CS | Bachelor's in STEM | IELTS/TOEFL |
GRE, SOP, LORs |
LLM | LLB or Equivalent | IELTS/TOEFL | Resume, Essays |
MPH | Medical/Science UG | TOEFL/IELTS | LORs, SOP, CV |
M.Ed. | Bachelor’s in Education | IELTS/TOEFL |
Statement of Purpose |
UG Programs | Academic Qualifications | English Proficiency Requirements |
Documents Required |
BSc, BA | 10+2 with High GPA | IELTS 7.0+/TOEFL 100+ |
Transcripts, SOP, LORs |
Engineering | PCM in Class 12 | TOEFL/IELTS |
Academic Scores, Resume |
Economics | 10+2 with Math | IELTS/TOEFL |
School Reports, Essays |
Preparation Tips | Details |
Academic Excellence |
Maintain high GPA & board exam scores |
Test Scores |
Prepare early for SAT/ACT or GRE/GMAT |
Essays |
Write impactful, personal statements |
Extracurriculars |
Show leadership and initiative |
Research Faculty |
Align interests with department goals |
Expense |
Avg. Annual Costs (in USD) |
Tuition Fees | $50,000 – $70,000 |
Accommodation | $10,000 – $15,000 |
Living Expenses | $8,000 – $12,000 |
Health Insurance | $4,000 – $5,000 |
Scholarship Names | Description |
Harvard Financial Aid Initiative |
Need-based aid covering up to 100% |
Tata Scholarship |
Full tuition for Indian students |
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation |
Covers tuition and living expenses |
Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship |
Partial to full funding |
Harvard Kennedy School Fellowships |
For public service programs |
Category | Examples |
Leadership |
School Captain, MUN Leader |
Innovation |
Science Projects, Coding Competitions |
Social Work | NGOs, Community Work |
Arts & Sports | Music, Theatre, Athletics |
Writing |
Publications, Blogging, Journalism |
Step-by-Step:
Example Letter Excerpt:
Dear Admissions Officer,
I am writing to respectfully request consideration for financial aid for the MBA program at Harvard Business School...
[Continue with explanation, family income, academic excellence, and aspirations.]
Jobs |
Avg. Annual Income (USD) |
Investment Banker | $120,000 – $150,000 |
Data Scientist | $110,000 – $140,000 |
Consultant | $100,000 – $130,000 |
Lawyer | $90,000 – $120,000 |
Academic/Researcher | $70,000 – $100,000 |
A score above 1500 is typically competitive.
Yes, 2–5 years of work experience is preferred.
Yes, through need-based aid and Tata scholarships.
Around 100–150 Indian students across all programs.
Harvard doesn't offer MBBS; instead, apply for MD via MCAT.