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Studying in India

The figures that decide most applications, from official sources. Guide checked 24 September 2026.
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Money you must showNo fixed amount: a parent or guardian's support letter with a bank guarantee or six months of bank statements
Required for the e-Student visa. Medical and paramedical courses also need a No Objection Certificate from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Source: Indian Visa Online, e-Visa (Ministry of Home Affairs), checked 4 November 2026
Visa feeNot published in the official e-Visa fee table; set by nationality
The published country-wise e-Visa fee table covers business, medical and conference visas only. Check the fee shown when you apply.
Source: Indian Visa Online, country-wise e-Visa fee, checked 24 September 2026
Work while you studyNo general right to work on a student visa
The Ministry of Home Affairs student visa FAQ grants no work permission. Internships need their own visa arrangements and do not lead to employment.
Source: Ministry of Home Affairs, Student Visa FAQ, checked 24 September 2026
Stay after you graduateNo post-study visa. An Employment visa needs a salary above Rs 16.25 lakh a year
Issued from your country of origin or domicile, not from inside India.
Source: Consulate General of India, San Francisco, checked 24 September 2026