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English requirement by visa and stage
Pick the visa and the stage. See the CEFR level, the Secure English Language Tests accepted from India with the score for that level, and whether an exemption applies to you.
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Questions about this tool
Is normal IELTS accepted for a UK visa?
For a Student visa at a university that assesses English itself, yes, the university can accept IELTS Academic. For partner, settlement and most other routes you need IELTS for UKVI or another Secure English Language Test taken at an approved centre.
My degree was taught in English. Do I still need a test?
An Indian degree can replace the test only with an Ecctis (UK ENIC) English Proficiency statement confirming the degree is equivalent to a UK degree and was taught in English. The university's medium-of-instruction letter alone is not accepted by the Home Office.
What level does a spouse visa need?
A1 at entry clearance, A2 for the first extension, B1 for settlement. From March 2027 the settlement level rises to B2.
Which SELT is easiest to book in Punjab?
IELTS for UKVI (Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar), PTE Academic UKVI and LanguageCert all run in Punjab and Chandigarh. Dates fill in the student season, so book six weeks ahead.
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A private visa desk from Patiala, India. Not affiliated with the UK Government. Figures are dated and sourced; the rules can change and no outcome is guaranteed.