Visa Application Appointment: Once you have all the necessary documents, schedule an appointment with the French Embassy or Consulate in India. Student Visa application appointments can often be scheduled online.

Visa Interview: Attend the visa interview at the designated French Embassy or Consulate. Be prepared to answer questions about your study plans and financial means.

Biometrics: You may be required to provide biometric data during the visa application process. This typically involves fingerprinting and a photograph.

Visa Fee Payment: Pay the required visa fee, which can vary depending on your nationality and the type of visa you are applying for. As India falls under the Etudes en France, visa pricing will be 50 €.

Visa Processing: Wait for your visa application to be processed. Processing times can vary, so it's essential to apply well in advance of your intended travel date.

Visa Issuance: If your student visa is approved, it will be stamped in your passport. Make sure to check all the details on the visa sticker for accuracy.

Travel to France: Once you have your student visa, you can make travel arrangements to France. Make sure to carry all the required documents with you when you travel.

Additional Information: Before applying for a study visa, individuals are required to enroll in a Higher Education University or Establishment. This enrollment necessitates passing an entrance examination organized in France, open to both European and non-European countries.

After that, you will be offered a short-stay visa which authorises you to stay for 90-180 days. Based on this, after passing the entrance examination, you will be able to regularise the visa at the Préfecture (police station) that will help you to apply for a long-stay visa.