Oxbridge Entry Requirements

Oxford and Cambridge Entry Requirements for Indian Students

Tough entry requirements, famously difficult interview questions and standardised tests are all required to successfully apply to Oxbridge universities and before applying, students must answer two basic questions about their future:

• What do you want to study?
• Where do you want to study it?

It is not possible to apply to both Oxford and Cambridge in the same admissions round, so choose one or the other. Some courses are offered at one university but not the other. The deadline for Oxbridge applications is October 15th.

Undergraduate Oxbridge Entry Requirements

While many UK universities may offer students a conditional offer based on specific skills, extracurricular talent, or previous experience, at Oxford and Cambridge, tutors and admissions officers are solely interested in academic ability.

- University of Oxford

• International Baccalaureate: Students must score between 38 and 40 points, with 6s and 7s in higher-level subjects.
• Indian Qualifications:
  • CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) or ISC (Indian School Certificate): Equivalent qualifications would generally require scores of 90-95% in relevant subjects.

- University of Cambridge

• International Baccalaureate: Students need to score between 40 and 42 points, with 776 in higher-level subjects.
• Indian Qualifications:
  • CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) or ISC (Indian School Certificate): Equivalent qualifications generally require scores of 90-95% in relevant subjects. Additionally, depending on the course, students may need to achieve a 7 in a particular subject.

- Additional Requirements

• Admissions Tests: Students must take the relevant admissions test for their chosen course (e.g., LNAT for LAW, ENGAA for Engineering).
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, a crucial part of the selection process.
• English Language Proficiency: Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency through IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson PTE, or equivalent tests.

Oxbridge Personal Statement

A huge importance is placed on your personal statement at all UK universities, and Oxbridge schools are no different. Ensure you highlight your academic pedigree and what experience you have – both practical and theoretical – in the subject you are applying to.

Your personal statement will be used as a guide by admissions tutors during your interview, so ensure there is no stone left unturned and you can speak confidently about what is submitted. Academic grades are essential, but high marks alone will not guarantee an interview.

Oxbridge Tutorial System

The tutorial system is a particular advantage of Oxbridge, but is by no means suited to all potential students. Students at Oxford and Cambridge benefit from highly personalised teaching time with experts in their field. Oxford refers to these sessions as “tutorials” while Cambridge calls them “supervisions”. Oxford and Cambridge courses tend to be traditionally academic with formal assessment often entirely based on examinations.

Your Oxbridge Application

If you are you interested in applying for a undergraduate or postgraduate course at Oxbridge, arrange your free consultation with SI-UK in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai or Pune today.