Sharma said. "What they have shared with me is that they (students) should get appropriate jobs which are commensurate with their qualifications or degrees. Now that is something which could be discussed," he added.

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said in London on Tuesday  that Britain has assured India that it will continue to allow post-study work-experience permits to students, provided they get appropriate jobs commensurate with their qualifications or degrees,  After his meetings with Britain's Chancellor of Exchequer George Osborne and the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Vince Cable here, Sharma told media last evening that he had raised the issue of Post Study Work Permits to students. He shared with them India's concern about its stoppage as large number of Indian students "come here, they study hard and they should have some practical exposure".

"The Chancellor of Exchequer George Osborne and the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Dr Vince Cable have assured that UK will continue to allow...The issue is how they are looking at it," Sharma said. "What they have shared with me is that they (students) should get appropriate jobs which are commensurate with their qualifications or degrees. Now that is something which could be discussed," he added. The regulations of the bureau quote requirements and conditions which are mentioned below.

Post-Study Work Visa Basic Requirements: You must have completed a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, PhD,  a Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma (including PGCE) from a recognised UK institute of higher education; You must be able to support yourself without accessing public funds; You must apply within 12 months of finishing the course; You must intend to work during the 12 months for which the visa is valid; You must meet the English language ability requirements (see below); AND  You must have sufficient funds, as specified by the UK Government at the time of application.

Visa Conditions: A successful applicant has 2 years to live and work in the UK with the Graduate Visa. If the applicant had a partner and dependent children with them in the UK on their student visa, then they can be transferred to the IGS visa. Otherwise they would have to apply for entry clearance.(SSNS)