# India Young Professionals Scheme visa: a worked example from Punjab with real numbers

One India Young Professionals Scheme visa file from Punjab worked through line by line: the applicant, the figures in pounds and rupees, and what the officer decided.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/india-young-professionals-scheme/worked-example · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

## The file
Example: a 26-year-old Chandigarh engineer entering the July 2026 ballot

**The situation.** Simranjit Singh, 26, a fictional applicant with a B.Tech from a Mohali engineering college, works as a software tester in the Chandigarh IT Park. He registered for the ballot alert and entered on the evening of 21 July 2026, after the window opened at 1:30pm IST, typing his passport number exactly as printed. He has no children, has never held a Youth Mobility visa, and his degree was awarded in 2022. The selection email arrived on 4 August, and he had already moved his savings into an account in his own name in early July, so the 28-day hold was done. He applied on 15 September, well inside the 90-day window, with biometrics at VFS Chandigarh.

| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Ballot entry | Free, one entry per person, window from 1:30pm IST on 21 July to 9am IST on 23 July 2026 |
| Places for Indian citizens | 3,000 a year across the two ballots |
| Visa fee, Home Office table of 8 April 2026 | £340, about ₹44,992 at the Home Office rate of ₹132.33 per pound |
| Health surcharge at the Youth Mobility rate for 24 months: 2 x £776 | £1,552, about ₹2,05,376 |
| Savings required, held 28 consecutive days | £2,530, about ₹3,34,795; he kept ₹3,75,000 as a margin against the rupee moving |
| Age test | 26 on the application date; the limit is 30 on the date the application is submitted |
| Deadline to apply after the 4 August selection email | 90 days, so 2 November 2026 |
| Standard decision time from biometrics | 3 weeks; priority of 5 working days costs £500, about ₹66,165 |
| Visa length | 24 months, cannot be extended, no dependants |
| Total paid to the Home Office | £1,892, about ₹2,50,368 |

**Outcome.** The visa was granted in 3 weeks and Simranjit chose a start date in November 2026, inside the 6 months allowed after the application. Had he mistyped one digit of his passport number at the ballot stage, the selection would not have matched his application and the entry would have been void, with no second chance until 2027. Had the savings been in his father's account rather than his own or a joint one, the £2,530 would not have counted. Had he waited until December, the 90 days would have passed and the invitation would have lapsed.

## The Home Office charges behind the figures
| Charge | GBP | INR |
|---|---|---|
| India Young Professionals Scheme visa (after ballot selection) application fee | £340 | ₹44,992 |
| Immigration Health Surcharge, 2 years at £776 a year | £1,552 | ₹2,05,376 |
| Priority service (optional) (optional) | £500 | ₹66,165 |
| Super priority service (optional) (optional) | £1,000 | ₹1,32,330 |
| VFS user-pay centre appointment (optional) (optional) | £76.50 | ₹10,123 |
| UK Visa Desk all-in filing price, GST included |  | ₹14,999 |
| Required Home Office charges plus our filing price | £1,892 | ₹2,65,367 |

Fees effective 8 April 2026, verified 2026-10-08; converted at 132.33 INR per GBP (2026-10-08). Pass-through charges paid on gov.uk.

## FAQ
**When is the next India Young Professionals Scheme ballot?**
The 2026 ballots were 17 to 19 February and 21 to 23 July. Gov.uk states there will be no further ballot in 2026. The 2027 dates have not been announced as of October 2026. Sign up for our alert and we message you when the page changes.

**Is the ballot free?**
Yes. You pay nothing to enter. The £340 visa fee and the health surcharge are only paid after you are selected and submit the full application.

**How much is the health surcharge for 2 years?**
The Youth Mobility rate is £776 a year, so £1,552 for the 24-month visa. The fee calculator gives the rupee total with the £340 fee.

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