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The Student Visa (S Visa) is for full-time study at a recognized Indian educational institution. It is generally issued for the course duration, up to five years, and may be extended in India through the immigration authorities. Applicants need an admission offer and evidence of financial support; mission requirements can differ by country.
Tuition is set by each institution and course; the national student visa sources do not establish a countrywide range. Study in India partner institutions may offer merit-based tuition waivers, varying by institution and award. The fee waiver does not necessarily cover accommodation and other living costs.
A student visa does not itself establish a general right to work. An Indian Embassy student visa guideline states that students may not take a job or earn income during study. No national work-hour allowance was found; do not assume course placements are permitted without written approval from the institution and immigration authorities.
| Test | Purpose | Language | Min score | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT / IELTS | Admission | English | — | There is no national visa test threshold; English admission tests and scores are institution-specific. |
| Fee | Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Visa Application Fee | Application | One time |
Students on an S visa valid for more than 180 days must register with FRRO/FRO within 14 days of arrival. Spouses and dependent family members apply for a separate Entry Visa, whose expiry aligns with the principal visa. Study in India states that graduates do not receive a post-study work visa; a graduate seeking employment must pursue the appropriate employment route, subject to its separate requirements.
Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source
updated visa source and verified date; checked national visa category schedule and separately documented mission-specific limits Source
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