Which clinics do the TB test for a UK visa in Bangalore?
Three clinics in Bangalore are approved by the UK Home Office for the visa TB test. The list comes from GOV.UK's India TB clinic page, checked in October 2026. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), the Home Office department that decides visas, will not accept a certificate from any other clinic.
| Clinic | Address | Phone | Hours (as listed) | Fee: under 11 / 11 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Visa Medical Centre | 60/1 Cunningham Road, Bangalore 560052 | 080 2286 8700; +91 990 000 1037 | Not listed | Not listed (ask when booking) |
| Fortis Hospital | 154/9 Bannerghatta Road, opp. IIM-B, Bangalore 560076 | 080 6621 4444; +91 95380 00982 | Mon–Sat, 9am–4pm | ₹2,000 / ₹3,700 |
| SCK Diagnostics | #279, 3rd Floor, 16th Cross, 5th Main Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout, Bangalore 560102 | +91 81210 21576 | Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm | ₹2,500 / ₹2,800 |
Fees are the figures GOV.UK shows as of October 2026. Clinics can change their prices, so confirm the fee when you call. Fortis also takes enquiries by email at immigration.bg@fortishealthcare.com, and Elim at elimvisamedical@gmail.com.
Who needs a TB test for a UK student visa?
A TB test for a UK visa is needed if you are coming to the UK for 6 months or more from a listed country such as India. The rule applies if you have lived in a listed country for 6 months or more, and were living there within the last 6 months. GOV.UK's TB test page sets out these rules, and India is on its list of countries.
For most students in Bangalore, that means a one-year master's or a three-year bachelor's degree needs a TB certificate. A short course of under 6 months does not. The certificate is one of the documents listed on the Student visa documents page, so plan it into your visa timeline once your course dates are fixed.
How do you book the UK visa TB test in Bangalore?
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Pick a clinic from the GOV.UK list above. Choose the one that is easiest for you to reach on a weekday morning.
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Call or email the clinic and say the test is for a UK visa application. GOV.UK asks applicants to say this when booking.
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Confirm the fee and timing on the call: the price, how long the visit takes, and when the certificate will be ready.
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Go on the day with your passport, another photo ID (such as a national ID card) and the fee.
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Collect your certificate and keep it with your visa papers. You will upload or present it with your Student visa application.
Book the TB test once you know roughly when you will apply for your visa. The certificate lasts 6 months from the X-ray date, so a test taken too early may expire before you apply.
What happens at the TB test?
The UK visa TB test is a chest X-ray. If the X-ray result is not clear, the clinic may also ask for a sputum sample, which is phlegm coughed up from your lungs. GOV.UK says no other TB tests are needed for the visa.
- What to bring: the passport you are using for your visa application, another valid photo ID such as a national ID card, and the test fee. These come from the GOV.UK India clinic page.
- If you have had TB or a lung disease before: bring your earlier screening details and, if you can, your medical notes and X-ray results.
- Children: every child must see a clinician, who decides if a chest X-ray is needed. Children under 11 do not normally have one.
- Pregnant applicants: GOV.UK offers a shielded X-ray in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, a sputum test (which can take up to 8 weeks and may cost extra), or waiting until after delivery.
How long is the UK visa TB certificate valid?
The UK visa TB certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of your X-ray, according to GOV.UK. Your visa application must include a certificate that is still in date when you apply. If you test in March and apply in October, you will need a new test.
| If your X-ray is on | The certificate covers applications until about |
|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| 15 July 2026 | 15 January 2027 |
| 1 October 2026 | 1 April 2027 |
| 16 October 2026 | 16 April 2027 |
A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is the reference your university issues for your visa. A sensible order for a September intake is: accept your offer, receive your CAS, take the TB test, then submit your visa form and book biometrics. Our UK student visa from Bangalore guide covers the rest of that sequence.
Taking the TB test from Bangalore and elsewhere in Karnataka
Students in Bangalore have three approved clinics in three different parts of the city. Elim is on Cunningham Road in central Bangalore. Fortis is on Bannerghatta Road, opposite IIM Bangalore, in the south. SCK Diagnostics is in HSR Layout in the south-east. Choosing the one closest to you, or closest to your college, saves a long weekday trip.
- From elsewhere in Karnataka: the GOV.UK list for India groups clinics by city, and Bangalore is the Karnataka city on it. Students from Mysuru, Mangaluru or Hubballi can plan a trip to Bangalore, and students near Belagavi may find GOV.UK's Goa listing closer. Bangalore students can combine the test with their biometrics visit at VFS Global's Bengaluru centre.
- Same trip, two jobs: if you book the TB test and the VFS biometrics appointment close together, check that the TB certificate is in your hand before your biometrics day.
- Free help in North Bangalore: Falcon Nova's office is on the 7th floor of Kirloskar Business Park in Hebbal, beside the Hebbal flyover. You can bring your visa checklist and we will help you plan the dates. See our Hebbal office page.
What to do next
The TB test is one of the simplest steps in a UK student visa, and getting the timing right is what matters. Fix your course start date, work back to your visa date, and book your clinic so that the X-ray falls within 6 months of your application. If you are still choosing a university, start with our study in the UK page.
Not sure when to take your TB test? Book a free counselling session and we will map your CAS, TB test, visa form and biometrics dates on one timeline.
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