The biggest mistake Indian applicants make is starting with IELTS and ending with the degree rule. For Canada, the first filter is whether your qualification is strong enough for the level you want.
Academic requirements: “65%+ in Class 12 for most college diplomas; 70%+ for university bachelor's. Master's entry needs a 4-year bachelor's for most universities — a 3-year Indian degree is often accepted for PG diplomas at colleges but frequently not for a university master's.”
That one line decides a lot. If you have a 3-year Indian degree, you are not automatically blocked from Canada. But for a university master's, you should assume it is a problem until the university says otherwise in writing. For a college postgraduate diploma, it is often acceptable.
This is why Canada suits you if you are flexible about route. It suits less well if you want a direct master's at a top university with a 3-year degree and no backup plan. In that case, you may need to look at a PG diploma first, or another country. If you want the full country-wise picture, start with our Canada country guide.
