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Germany

Key requirement
Blocked account of €11,904 for one year (2026 rate)
Visa
National visa (type D) for study
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Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr)
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CGPA to percentage

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Education loan EMI

MONTHLY EMI
₹24,516
Total interest ₹5,59,342Total ₹20,59,342

IELTS overall band

OVERALL BAND
365.5

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    Management entrance for MBA and PGP programmes.

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