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Student visa processing time from India
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Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, Visa counsellors, Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, Patiala. Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024. Last verified .
Standard service
3 weeks
From biometrics at VFS to the decision email
Verified 8 October 2026
Priority
5 working days
Bought at the VFS appointment
Verified 8 October 2026
Super priority
1 working day
End of the next working day after biometrics
Verified 8 October 2026
What slows Indian files
- Bank statements that need verification with the branch; Indian co-operative and small private banks take longest.
- A sponsor in the UK whose status or income is checked against HMRC records.
- Peak months: May to July for students, October to December for visitors before the holidays.
- Any previous refusal, which moves the file to a more senior officer.
Related questions
How much money do I need to show for a UK student visa from India in 2026?ShowHide
Tuition still owed for the first year, as shown on the CAS, plus £1,529 a month in London or £1,171 a month outside London, for up to 9 months. That is £13,761 in London and £10,539 outside London for a 9-month course, on top of unpaid tuition. From 30 November 2026 the monthly figures are expected to be £1,570 and £1,203. Our maintenance calculator applies the right figure for your application date.
What is the 28-day rule?ShowHide
The closing balance must stay at or above the required amount for every one of the 28 days before the final balance date. One day below the line resets the clock. The statement must also be no more than 31 days old when you submit the online form.
Does an education loan sanction letter from an Indian bank count?ShowHide
Yes, if the loan is sanctioned, not just approved in principle, and the letter is from a bank regulated by the Reserve Bank of India. The letter should state your name, the amount, the course and that funds will be released. NBFC loans are accepted only where the lender meets the Home Office's definition of a regulated financial institution, so ask us before you rely on one.
Tools
Student maintenance calculator
The 28-day funds you must hold, now and from 30 November 2026.
CAS readiness check
Is your file ready for the CAS and the credibility interview.
English requirement lookup
The CEFR level for your route and the SELT centres near you.
Fee calculator in rupees
Every Home Office fee and the health surcharge, totalled in rupees at a dated rate.
Graduate route planner
Your apply-by date and whether you get 24 or 18 months.
Refusal reason decoder
Paste the paragraph from your refusal letter and read what it means.
Related routes
- Punjab licence: 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024valid to 22 July 2029
- CIN: U52291PB2024PTC060508Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd
Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024. Applicants outside the UK only; applicants in the UK are referred to a regulated adviser.