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Three checklists every family should have.
Counselling documents, an 18-month study abroad timeline, and education loan paperwork - free, printable, and written from real cases.
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Checklist 1
Counselling documents
The typical file for EAPCET / NEET / ICET counselling. The final list comes in each official notification - keep originals plus two sets of photocopies.
- Rank card of the entrance exam
- Entrance exam hall ticket
- 10th class marks memo
- Intermediate marks memo & pass certificate
- Transfer certificate (TC)
- Study certificates (usually classes 6 to Intermediate)
- Caste certificate (if applicable) - recent, from MeeSeva
- Income certificate (for fee reimbursement) - recent, from MeeSeva
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card of the student
- Recent passport-size photographs (6–8)
- Local status / residence proof where asked
- Medical or PH certificate (if claiming that category)
- NCC / Sports / CAP certificates (if claiming those categories)
Checklist 2
Study abroad - 18-month timeline
Working backwards from your target intake. Started late? Compress the early phases - or ask us whether the next intake is smarter.
- 18–15 months before: shortlist countries by budget; free consultation to set the plan
- 15–12 months: prepare for and take IELTS/TOEFL (and GRE/GMAT if needed)
- 12–10 months: finalise university shortlist - safe, target, ambitious
- 10–8 months: write SOP drafts, arrange LORs, prepare documents
- 8–6 months: submit applications before priority deadlines
- 6–4 months: track admits; compare offers honestly, not by brand alone
- 4–3 months: accept an offer; apply for education loan / arrange funds
- 3–2 months: pay deposits; collect financial documents for the visa file
- 2–1 months: book the visa slot; prepare for the interview
- Final month: flights, accommodation, forex, insurance, packing list
Checklist 3
Education loan paperwork
The typical file banks ask for. Exact lists vary by bank and loan size - we prepare a personalised version in your consultation.
- Admission / offer letter from the institution
- Fee structure from the college or university
- Entrance rank card (where applicable)
- 10th, Intermediate and degree marks memos
- KYC of student - Aadhaar, PAN, passport-size photos
- KYC of parent / co-applicant - Aadhaar, PAN
- Co-applicant income proof - salary slips or ITRs (usually 2–3 years)
- Co-applicant bank statements (usually 6 months)
- Collateral documents for larger loans - property papers, valuation
- For abroad: university I-20 / CAS / offer letter and cost sheet
- Margin money proof where the bank requires it