Students in Mumbai have most of the French application chain within the city limits: a Consulate General of France, a Campus France desk in Churchgate and a VFS Global visa centre in Bandra Kurla Complex. This guide covers what is particular to applying from Mumbai, from the institutions you may be graduating from to the flight out of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
AI2 – Applied Institute of Artificial Intelligence is an applied AI school on the Écouen campus, 22 minutes from Paris Gare du Nord. Its programmes are taught in English and prepare qualifications registered by the French State with France Compétences (RNCP) at level 6 (bachelor’s level) and level 7 (master’s level).
Applying from Mumbai: what is specific to you
Your Campus France desk in Churchgate
Campus France India runs its Mumbai desk from the Alliance Française de Bombay, Churchgate Chambers, 5 New Marine Lines, Churchgate. Two managers share the city: one handles Mumbai and North Maharashtra (mumbai@india-campusfrance.org), the other Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh (mumbai2@india-campusfrance.org), because the former Bhopal office has closed and its applicants are now served from here. Counselling sessions are free, so it is worth booking one before you open your Études en France file.
Biometrics at Bandra Kurla Complex
VFS Global receives French visa applications at Trade Centre, First Floor, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), from Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 16:00, strictly by appointment. The decision is then taken by the Consulate General of France in Mumbai, whose district covers Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, plus Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The document checklist is the same everywhere in India and is explained in our France student visa from India guide.
Mumbai degrees and the AI2 route that fits
Many Mumbai applicants hold a four-year B.Tech or B.E., for example from IIT Bombay in Powai or the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) in Matunga. An engineering degree in computing or a related branch meets the entry rule for the 11-month Fast-Track, which starts in January, as well as for the MSc Applied AI. A three-year B.Sc in computer science, IT, mathematics or statistics points to the MSc. If you left a degree after two years, the BSc final year (top-up) is the one to look at. Fees and options are listed on all programmes.
| Route | EUR | INR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Applied AI, per year after the AI2 scholarship | from €10,500 | about ₹11.2 lakh |
| 11-month Fast-Track, whole programme | €11,000 | about ₹11.7 lakh |
Flying from Mumbai to Paris
Air France states on its India website that it runs non-stop flights from Mumbai to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. For the airport, the airline names Vile Parle and Andheri as the nearest railway stations to Terminals 1 and 2, and notes that BEST bus 35 runs from Vile Parle station to the international terminal in about 20 minutes. Before any of that, admission itself happens remotely: an online application, then an online interview with the academic team, so nothing in the AI2 part requires a trip. Students from Pune can use the same non-stop service; our Pune guide covers their local offices.
Sources checked in October 2026: Campus France India: office addresses · VFS Global France: Mumbai centre · Consulate General of France in Mumbai · Air France India: flights from Mumbai · IIT Bombay: contact
Programmes open to students from Mumbai
Bachelor in Applied AI
Three years after secondary school. RNCP level 6, from €9,000 a year after the AI2 scholarship.
BSc final year
AI-Powered Application Development or Data Analytics & Applied AI. Entry with an HND, a BTS or two years of higher education. RNCP level 6, from €9,900.
MSc Applied AI
Data Science, Cybersecurity or IoT. RNCP level 7 (master’s level), from €10,500 a year after the AI2 scholarship.
11-month Fast-Track
The level-7 qualification in under a year, €11,000. Starts in January.
All programmes and current fees: all programmes, scholarships and our guide to the cost of studying AI in France.
Entry requirements
- MSc: a B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc, BCA or equivalent in computer science, IT, engineering, mathematics or statistics. English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent, or schooling in English.
- Fast-Track (11 months): for graduates who want the level-7 qualification in under a year.
- Bachelor: Class 12 with mathematics. English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent, or schooling in English.
From Mumbai to Paris: step by step
Apply to AI2 online and attend an online interview with the academic team.
Receive your admission letter.
Complete the Études en France procedure with Campus France in India: online academic file and interview.
Apply for the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) on France-Visas, with proof of at least €877.50 a month of resources.
Arrive on the Écouen campus near Paris and validate your visa online on the ANEF portal within three months.
Start 6 to 8 months before your intake (January, May or September). Time difference: India is 4 h 30 ahead of Paris in winter and 3 h 30 in summer. See also study in France from India, academic partners and visa guidance.
No IELTS? AI2 accepts English-medium education as an alternative: see study in France without IELTS. Missed September? Start in January or May 2027.
After 12th or B.Tech? See study in France after 12th (Bachelor in Applied AI) and masters in France after B.Tech (MSc in 11 or 18 months).
Campus France interview? Prepare with our guide to Campus France interview questions and the Études en France procedure.
Funding: see scholarships in France for Indian students.
No GRE? No problem: read masters in France without GRE to see how admission works.
Only a 3-year degree? It is enough in France: see masters in France with a 3-year bachelor’s degree.
Visa from India: follow our France student visa from India guide (Campus France, documents, timeline).
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Campus France office in Mumbai?
It is at the Alliance Française de Bombay, Churchgate Chambers, 5 New Marine Lines, Churchgate. Write to mumbai@india-campusfrance.org (Mumbai and North Maharashtra) or mumbai2@india-campusfrance.org (Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh).
Where do I give my biometrics for a French student visa in Mumbai?
At the VFS Global France centre in the Trade Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex. It is open Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:00, by appointment only.
Which French office decides on a visa filed in Mumbai?
The Consulate General of France in Mumbai. Its district includes Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Does my B.Tech from a Mumbai college qualify me for the 11-month Fast-Track?
The Fast-Track is open to holders of an engineering degree, a master’s or four years of higher education in a related field, so a B.Tech in computing or a related branch fits. The academic team confirms eligibility at the online interview.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
