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Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) eligibility for Indians, 2026

Who qualifies for the Temporary Graduate visa from India, the thresholds that apply, and the tools to check before you pay.

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Requirements

  1. 1

    35 years old or younger at application; research Masters and PhD graduates may qualify while under 50

  2. 2

    Completed an eligible qualification in Australia meeting the Australian study requirement

  3. 3

    English at the 485 threshold (IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent)

  4. 4

    Held an eligible student visa in the last six months

This is an onshore visa, applied for from inside Australia after completing your course. We cover it here because the 485 is part of planning a study visa; the application itself is best handled onshore by a registered agent, and we refer you to one.

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Questions

How long is the 485 for a Masters by coursework?+

For Indian nationals under AI-ECTA: two years for a bachelor degree, three years for first-class honours in STEM including ICT, three years for Masters (coursework, extended or research), and four years for PhDs. Eligibility and regional extensions depend on your circumstances; confirm with Home Affairs.