Here's why and what you'd need to do:
* Course Credit Transfer: US universities will evaluate your Indian transcripts to see which courses are equivalent to their own. They rarely accept *all* credits from a foreign university, especially if the curriculum differs significantly. You'll likely only receive partial credit, meaning you'll have to take additional courses to fulfill graduation requirements.
* Bachelor's Degree Structure: The structure of a bachelor's degree in India and the US often differs in length, course requirements, and overall credit hours needed to graduate. A three-year Indian degree might not align perfectly with a four-year US degree program.
* Visa Requirements: Your student visa application would require you to demonstrate you're enrolled in a full degree program, not just a single year.
To pursue a bachelor's degree in the US:
1. Course-by-Course Evaluation: Have your Indian transcripts evaluated by a credential evaluation service (like WES or ECE) to understand how your credits will transfer.
2. Apply to Universities: Apply to US universities as a transfer student. You'll need to demonstrate academic proficiency through your transcripts, letters of recommendation, and possibly standardized tests like the TOEFL (for English proficiency) and possibly the GRE depending on the program.
3. Meet Admission Requirements: Each university will have specific requirements for transfer students, including minimum GPA, required courses, etc. You might need to complete additional coursework to meet those requirements.
In short, you would need to apply as a transfer student and likely undertake additional study beyond a single year to complete a US bachelor's degree.