Indian Applicants: UK UK Student Visa (Higher Education) Guide
Complete step-by-step 2026 checklist, fees in Indian Rupee (INR), approved India TB clinics, Ecctis rules, and VFS Global biometric process.
Education & Study
What Indian Applicants Must Prepare
Must be conducted strictly at an IOM accredited facility in India. Test certificates are valid for 6 months.
Indian university degree holders can use an Ecctis English Proficiency Statement or take an approved SELT test.
Ensure funds in Indian Rupee (INR) remain strictly above the required GBP equivalent every single day for 28 consecutive days based on official OANDA exchange rates.
Book appointment with VFS Global at VFS Global New Delhi (Shivaji Stadium).
Official Eligibility Criteria for UK Student Visa (Higher Education)
Mandatory Supporting Documents
Core Academic & Sponsor Documents
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference statement
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates specified on the CAS
- ATAS certificate (for designated postgraduate STEM research courses)
Financial Evidence
- 28-day continuous bank statement for remaining tuition fees + 9 months living costs
- Official university tuition fee receipt confirming deposit deduction on CAS
- If using parent funds: Certified birth certificate + Parent consent affidavit + Parent bank statements
Identity & Health
- Current valid passport with blank pages
- Tuberculosis (TB) test certificate from approved IOM clinic (if applicable)
Official Statutory References & Guidance
All requirements, salary floors, maintenance rates, and eligibility criteria on this page are cross-checked against official UK Government legislation, Immigration Rules, and regulatory guidance:
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker Visa Guidance & Overview
Official UK government specifications for employer sponsorship, minimum salary thresholds, and eligibility.
- GOV.UK — Tuberculosis (TB) Screening for UK Visas
List of countries requiring pre-departure chest X-ray screening and approved clinic locations.
- GOV.UK — Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Calculation
Official annual NHS surcharge fee schedule (£1,035/year adult standard, £776/year discounted rate).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, authoritative answers to common immigration, visa, and relocation questions.
Applicants from India require: (1) Valid international passport, (2) Valid TB test certificate from an approved IOM clinic in India, (3) English language evidence (SELT or Ecctis certified degree), (4) 28-day continuous financial bank statements, and (5) Specific route documents (such as a valid CAS, Certificate of Sponsorship CoS, or marriage certificate).
Real Immigrant Experiences
Moderated, firsthand insights from immigrants who completed this pathway:
MSc Data Science at Manchester: CAS, Maintenance Funds & VFS Biometrics
Transitioning from tech in Bangalore to MSc at University of Manchester. The key is organizing your 28-day financial evidence strictly according to UKVI Appendix Finance rules. I got my decision in 4 weeks from VFS Global Whitefield.
Applying for a UK UK Student Visa (Higher Education) from India?
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