# Short-term Study visa: a worked example from Punjab with real numbers

One Short-term Study visa (English language course, 6 to 11 months) 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/short-term-study-visa/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: Navdeep takes a 9-month English course in Brighton

**The situation.** Navdeep, 22, from Patiala, finished a B.Com in 2025 and scored 5.5 in IELTS, below the 6.5 his chosen UK master's needs. He books a 9-month general English course at a British Council accredited school in Brighton starting January 2027 and applies from Chandigarh in October 2026. His father, who runs a wholesale cloth business, pays, with 3 years of ITR acknowledgements and GST returns. Navdeep has a conditional master's offer for September 2027 that he will take up from India after the course.

| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Visa fee, Short-term Study 6 to 11 months | £228 (₹30,171) |
| Health surcharge, 9-month visa charged as one year at the student rate | £776 (₹1,02,688) |
| Course fee for 9 months, paid in advance | £5,400 (₹7,14,582) |
| Living costs shown, 9 months at £1,000 outside London | £9,000 (₹11,90,970) |
| Return flights and TB test | about ₹85,000 |
| Home Office charges before add-ons | £1,004 (₹1,32,859) |
| Our all-in filing price | ₹24,999 |
| Standard decision time from biometrics | 3 weeks |

**Outcome.** The visa was granted in 14 working days for 11 months. The file worked because the course had a clear purpose, the conditional master's offer, and the father's income over 3 years covered the £15,400 total comfortably. Navdeep returned to Patiala in October 2027 and applied for his Student visa with a CAS from India, as the rules require.

## The Home Office charges behind the figures
| Charge | GBP | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term Study visa, English language course over 6 and up to 11 months application fee | £228 | ₹30,171 |
| Priority service (optional) (optional) | £500 | ₹66,165 |
| Super priority service (optional) (optional) | £1,000 | ₹1,32,330 |
| UK Visa Desk all-in filing price, GST included |  | ₹14,999 |
| Required Home Office charges plus our filing price | £228 | ₹45,170 |

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
**How much does the Short-term Study visa cost from India in 2026?**
£228 for the visa plus £776 health surcharge for the 11-month stay, so £1,004 before the TB test, VFS add-ons and any priority fee. Our fee calculator converts the total at today's rate. Our filing fee for this route is ₹24,999.

**Can I work part-time on this visa?**
No. No paid or unpaid work, no internship and no work placement. Working would breach the conditions and can lead to removal and a ban on future applications.

**Can I switch to a Student visa after my English course?**
No. You must leave the UK and apply for the Student visa from India with a CAS. Plan the English course so the degree application fits the next intake after you return.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/short-term-study-visa.md

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