Saturday, March 07
The United Kingdom will open the next ballot for the India Young Professional Scheme today, February 17, 2026, and close it on February 19, 2026, the UK Home Office has announced. Selected applicants can live, work and study in the United Kingdom for up to 24 months under the scheme. The ballot will open at 14:30 Indian Standard Time on February 17 and close at 14:30 Indian Standard Time on February 19. Who can apply and how The ballot is open to Indians aged 18 to 30, or those who will turn 18 on the date of travel. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree, have savings of at least GBP 2,530 and must not have children under 18 with whom they live or support. Candidates selected in the ballot will have 90 days to apply for a visa, pay the visa application fee including the immig
