Money you must show
No 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.
Indian Visa Online, e-Visa (Ministry of Home Affairs), checked 24 Sep 2026
Visa fee
Not 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.
Indian Visa Online, country-wise e-Visa fee, checked 24 Sep 2026
Work while you study
No 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.
Ministry of Home Affairs, Student Visa FAQ, checked 24 Sep 2026
Stay after you graduate
No 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.
Consulate General of India, San Francisco, checked 24 Sep 2026