Campus France India is mandatory for Indian students applying for a French student visa. Steps: (1) Register on inde.campusfrance.org, (2) Select up to 12 French institutions, (3) Pay the Campus France fee (~€75), (4) Attend a Campus France interview in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad, or Bengaluru, (5) Receive Campus France validation, (6) Apply for your student visa. Start at least 4-6 months before departure.