UK · 9 min
Study in the UK from India: CAS, Graduate Route, and 1-year masters
UK student visa basics for Indian applicants: CAS, maintenance funds, TB test, ATAS, and how the 2-year Graduate Route actually works.
Why the UK is still a 12-month product
Most taught masters finish in a year, which cuts living cost versus a two-year US or Canadian degree. The Graduate Route then gives two years of open work rights. That math only works if your CAS arrives on time and your maintenance funds sit in the account for the required 28 days.
What to demand from a UK consultant
University shortlist with entry requirements, SOP support, CAS follow-up, and a written fee that states whether visa filing is included. ATAS, if needed, is your job to start early. A consultant who has never heard of ATAS should not file a sensitive STEM case.
Next step: browse consultants in your city and compare three agencies with this checklist in hand.