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I'm currently at A2 in German and aiming to finish B1 by the end of December. My plan after that is to push through to B2 by April 2027, going through a local institute rather than Goethe. Goethe in my area isn't particularly strong, charges around 45k per level, and the pace is slow for what I need. I'm planning to keep working on B2 alongside my visa and application process, so that time isn't wasted even if things move slowly on the admin side.

Here's my dilemma. I've been considering applying to a public Studienkolleg, but competition for seats is brutal. My worry is this: if I spend an extra six months grinding toward B2 specifically to improve my odds at a public Studienkolleg, and I still don't get in, I've lost half a year for nothing, especially since I might end up at a private Studienkolleg regardless. I'm not afraid of failing and trying again, but I want to know if that extra time is actually worth risking. There's also talk going around that public German universities may start charging tuition for non-EU students, currently only two states do this, which adds another layer of uncertainty to the "public is cheaper" assumption.

That said, I don't want to jump straight into a private Studienkolleg without at least attempting the public route once.

So my actual questions are:

With 80% in CBSE 12th (PCM) and a converted German grade of around 1.9, is that competitive enough to get a Studienkolleg invitation at a public institution?

If I have my B1 certificate by end of December, is that a realistic timeline to apply for the next intake?

Does it matter that the courses I'm targeting are NC-frei, even if they're at a TU9 school, as long as it's something like mechanical or chemical engineering?

Can I go through the Aufnahmetest and visa process via a public university track, and if I fail that, still pivot to a private Studienkolleg whose FSP is recognized?

If anyone has been through this, which private Studienkollegs are actually reliable/safe choices as a backup?

I'm currently at A2 in German and aiming to finish B1 by the end of December. My plan after that is to push through to B2 by April 2027, going through a local institute rather than Goethe. Goethe in my area isn't particularly strong, charges around 45k per level, and the pace is slow for what I need. I'm planning to keep working on B2 alongside my visa and application process, so that time isn't wasted even if things move slowly on the admin side.

Here's my dilemma. I've been considering applying to a public Studienkolleg, but competition for seats is brutal. My worry is this: if I spend an extra six months grinding toward B2 specifically to improve my odds at a public Studienkolleg, and I still don't get in, I've lost half a year for nothing, especially since I might end up at a private Studienkolleg regardless. I'm not afraid of failing and trying again, but I want to know if that extra time is actually worth risking. There's also talk going around that public German universities may start charging tuition for non-EU students, currently only two states do this, which adds another layer of uncertainty to the "public is cheaper" assumption.

That said, I don't want to jump straight into a private Studienkolleg without at least attempting the public route once.

So my actual questions are:

With 80% in CBSE 12th (PCM) and a converted German grade of around 1.9, is that competitive enough to get a Studienkolleg invitation at a public institution?

If I have my B1 certificate by end of December, is that a realistic timeline to apply for the next intake?

Does it matter that the courses I'm targeting are NC-frei, even if they're at a TU9 school, as long as it's something like mechanical or chemical engineering?

Can I go through the Aufnahmetest and visa process via a public university track, and if I fail that, still pivot to a private Studienkolleg whose FSP is recognized?

If anyone has been through this, which private Studienkollegs are actually reliable/safe choices as a backup?

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Hi everyone,

I recently received a conditional admission letter for a Bachelor's program at a public university in Germany. The condition is that I need to come to the university, complete 1 semester of their in-house German language course, and pass the DSH-2 exam. Once I clear it, I can officially enroll in my degree program.

For context, I already hold a solid B2 certificate and plan to reach C1 and pass the DSH-2 within this single semester.

I am preparing my visa application now and wanted to ask a few things.

Which visa will I actually receive? Will the embassy issue a student/study preparation visa (Section 16b) because I have a conditional admission letter, or will they give me a standard language course visa (Section 16f)?

What visa risks should I factor in? Are there any specific red flags the embassy looks out for in this scenario, like motivation letter or blocked account requirements? What happens if there is a delay and I need slightly longer to pass the exam?

Also how should I apply for visa from CSP portal should I choose preperatory course or language visa?

Any advice from people who have gone through this route would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Heyy There, anyone up for help or advice...

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I have taken admission in BTech cs i know that doens't matter as we all have to study same subject in 1st year,I have a few questions about the college if any of the seniors are present here can help me.

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1.Do the college cut down our grades just to remove scholarship?

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2.How difficult the study is and how much we have to study get a cgpa above 8 or 8.5?

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3.How's the faculty?

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4.If I wish to change college next year as I don't think I'll be able to complete exam required attendance,by what time I can expect to get my marksheets of each sems?

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