According to IDP australia, these are the steps to follow
1 Attend a counseling session
IDP counsellors will help you to make a decision based on your qualifications, work experience, the course you wish to undertake, the eligibility for the same, your budget and other preferences. Application forms and prospectus / brochures of the institutions that you wish to apply to are available at the IDP Office.
If you have not taken the mandatory IELTS test, you need to register for the test at IDP, prior to lodging your application.
2 Attend the visa seminar /individual assessment meeting.
IDP Counsellors will explain the pre visa procedure and assess if you meet the criteria of student visa
3 Submit your application & Receive a Letter of Offer.
If your application is successful, you will receive a Letter of Offer from the institution via IDP, which could be either Conditional (eg.subject to Final year results; IELTS score sheet; portfolio) or Unconditional.
Approximate Processing time for Steps 1 - 3 – from the date of applications
2 Weeks for UG
3 Weeks for PG (Coursework)
6 - 8 Weeks PG (Research)
1 Week TAFE/ Schools/ Colleges & Foundation Courses
4 Pay your tuition fee or deposit
Pay First semester Tuition fees (if you have an unconditional offer) or Deposit (if you have a conditional offer pending final results) and the compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) by Telegraphic transfer or by an Australian Dollar Bank Draft. IDP will forward the draft/confirmation of TT along with acceptance of offer and request for eCOE to the institution. The institution will then authorise an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment ( eCOE ) , which not only confirms your admission but is also a receipt for fee paid.
eCoe (Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment) is issued by the institution by 1 - 3 Days
5 Submit an eVisa application.
The visa forms and the detailed list of supporting documents required could be collected from the IDP office. You will also need to produce an international credit card with the holder of the card authorizing IDP to debit the Visa Application Charge (A$430) pertaining to your visa application online.
E-Visa Processing time is 6- 12 weeks
6 Undergo medical exam.
Once your eVisa is lodged, IDP can download your medical forms and handover to you. You can then undergo a medical examination by a panel doctor approved by the AHC (there are 2 in Chennai for the whole state of Tamilnadu ).
Each online visa will be allocated a unique Transaction Reference Number , which you can use to query the status of your application online
https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/inquiry/que...tion=eVisa
Appointment with doctor subject to availability If medical report is referred to the Health Assessment Service in Sydney , processing takes an additional one week .
7 Make Travel / Accommodation / Airport pick up Arrangements.
Purchase your air ticket, get the necessary foreign exchange and provide your flight details to the IDP counsellor, who can then arrange for accommodation and airport pickup on arrival in Australia ..
Minimum 3 working days prior notice essential
8 Attend Pre-departure Briefing.
This is the best orientation to life and study in Australia and an excellent opportunity to meet alumni, current students, your future classmates and also get to know what to expect when your arrive in Australia .
Pre-departure briefings are normally held in January and June each year .
DEADLINE
It is preferable to commence with your Application related procedures at least five months in advance of the intake.
The last date to submit an application for IPRS is normally 30th September of the previous year in most cases .