# Cokonet Overseas > Cokonet Overseas is a Kerala-based study abroad consultancy from the Cokonet group (Cokonet Academy founded 2010, 16 years in 2026). It is the only consultancy in Kerala that bundles three services under one roof: study abroad placement across 22 destinations, in-house language training (German A1 to B2, IELTS, OET, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, French), and free ₹1 lakh for placed students. Offices in Trivandrum (head office) and Kochi (branch). Cokonet Overseas helps students from Kerala move abroad for higher education and long-term careers. The positioning is dream-first: families care about the job and life in the destination country, not just the degree. The flagship pathway is healthcare-to-Germany, which places Kerala nurses in registered nursing positions in Germany at ₹2.5 to 3 lakh per month with family visa within 6 months. The company is owner-operated, with the same leadership that founded the business in 2010 still running it. Two offices: Trivandrum HQ at Peedikayil Chambers, Ulloor Junction, 695011, and Kochi branch at VSRA-59, Vennala, Ernakulam, 682028. Contact: overseas@cokonet.com for general enquiries, careers@cokonet.com for hiring, three direct phone lines depending on region (general +91 6238 594143, European visa +91 8075 266206, UK/USA/CA/AU/NZ +91 9072 966140). The first counselling call is free and includes parents on the line by default. ## Core pages - [Home: study abroad + language + Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/): Overview of all three services, leadership team, free counsellor call booking, and Kerala-specific positioning. - [About Cokonet Overseas](https://cokonetoverseas.com/about): 16-year history of the Cokonet group, leadership profiles (Nikhil Gopalan Founder and CEO, PG Yogarajan Managing Director, Shruthi Sreedhar Director of Language Training), trust signals, both office locations. - [Contact Cokonet Overseas](https://cokonetoverseas.com/contact): Trivandrum + Kochi office addresses, three phone numbers by region, email addresses, walk-in slots, free counsellor call booking form with OTP verification. - [Free career counselling for Kerala students + Cokonet careers](https://cokonetoverseas.com/careers): Open roles in Trivandrum and Kochi (Senior Counsellor, German Trainer, IELTS/OET Trainer, Healthcare Pathway Specialist, Content Marketing Executive, Operations), plus free 30-minute career direction calls for students unsure about study abroad path. ## Country destinations (25 pages) - [Study in UK from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/uk): 18-month Graduate Route post-study work visa (from 1 January 2027; 2 years for applications by 31 December 2026; 3 years for PhDs always), MSc and MA programs, costs ₹30-44 lakh total, intake September and January. UK ILR pathway extended from 5 to 10 years under the April 2026 Earned Settlement reform — carve-outs for high earners, NHS workers, and shortage occupations being consulted. - [Study in Germany from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/germany): Free tuition at public universities, 18-month job-seeker visa after graduation, English-taught masters, German B1 not required for many programs. - [Study in Canada from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/canada): 3-year PGWP after Masters (CLB 7 English test required since November 2024), Express Entry PR pathway, GIC requirement, intake September January May. SDS programme closed permanently 8 November 2024 — all Kerala applicants now go through the standard study permit stream. - [Study in Australia from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/australia): 18-month to 3-year post-study Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) + regional Second PHEW bonus, skilled migration pathway, Group of Eight universities. Age cap 35 since 1 July 2024. - [Study in USA from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/usa): F-1 visa, Ivy League and state university routes, OPT and STEM OPT for 3 years total work authorization. - [Study in Ireland from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/ireland): 2-year stay-back, English-speaking, lower cost than UK, tech hub jobs. - [Study in New Zealand from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/new-zealand): Post-study work visa, residency pathway, healthcare and engineering shortages. - [Study in France from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/france): English-taught masters at grandes écoles, 24-month APS post-study work visa (Indian Masters graduates get 2 years under the 2015 India bilateral agreement vs the standard 12 months for other nationalities), lower tuition. - [Study in Japan from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/japan): Engineering and robotics programs, MEXT scholarships, post-study work pathway. - [Study in Singapore from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/singapore): NUS NTU top Asian universities, employment pass after graduation. - [Study in UAE from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/uae): Family-friendly, Dubai and Abu Dhabi branch campuses, no income tax, gulf NRI advantages. - [Study in Malta from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/malta): EU passport pathway, English-speaking, lower cost EU option. - [Study in Sweden from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/sweden): English-taught masters, 1-year residence permit after graduation. Note: Permanent Residence (PUT) being phased out for new applicants from 12 July 2026, replaced by long-term residence status with stricter requirements; family reunification rules tighten 1 January 2027. - [Study in Denmark from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/denmark): English programs, 3-year post-study Job-Seeking Permit (replaced the abolished Establishment Card on 1 April 2023). - [Study in Finland from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/finland): Affordable tuition, 2-year residence permit after graduation. - [Study in Netherlands from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/netherlands): Orientation Year visa, English-taught programs. - [Study in Switzerland from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/switzerland): Hospitality and finance programs, high cost but premium outcomes. - [Study in Austria from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/austria): German-speaking, low tuition, EU access. - [Study in Poland from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/poland): Low-cost EU option, English programs. 9-month post-study temporary residence permit to find a job after graduation. - [Study in Latvia from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/latvia): Affordable EU degree, English programs. Post-study residence runs between 4 and 12 months for Masters/PhD graduates (4-month base, extendable). - [Study in Lithuania from Kerala](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations/lithuania): Low-cost EU, English programs. 12-month post-study temporary residence permit. - [All 22 destinations overview](https://cokonetoverseas.com/destinations): Side-by-side comparison of all destinations with costs, post-study work duration, PR pathway, intake months. ## Flagship pathway - [Germany Healthcare Pathway for Kerala nurses](https://cokonetoverseas.com/pathways/germany-healthcare): The flagship Cokonet program. Take Kerala-trained GNM or BSc nurses to Germany as registered nurses earning ₹2.5 to 3 lakh per month. Triple Win programme certified. Includes German B1 to B2 training with TELC prep, Anerkennung credential recognition, employer placement, family visa within 6 months of work start. Total Kerala-to-Germany journey takes 12 to 18 months. ## Team and Leadership - [Cokonet Leadership Team](https://cokonetoverseas.com/team/): Profiles of Founder Nikhil Gopalan, MD PG Yogarajan, and Director of Language Training Shruthi Sreedhar. - [Nikhil Gopalan, Founder](https://cokonetoverseas.com/team/nikhil-gopalan): Started Cokonet Academy in 2010 at Ulloor Junction Trivandrum; founded Cokonet Overseas Pvt Ltd in 2023. - [PG Yogarajan, Managing Director](https://cokonetoverseas.com/team/pg-yogarajan): Three decades in international education. Authors loan-comparison guides and Healthcare-to-Germany pathway content. - [Shruthi Sreedhar, Director Language Training](https://cokonetoverseas.com/team/shruthi-sreedhar): Leads in-house language faculty across 8 programmes. Authors destination comparisons and intake-timeline guides. ## Office Locations - [Office Locations Hub](https://cokonetoverseas.com/locations/): Cokonet Overseas operates from two Kerala offices. - [Trivandrum Head Office](https://cokonetoverseas.com/locations/trivandrum): Peedikayil Chambers, Ulloor Junction, Thiruvananthapuram 695011. The original 2010 Cokonet location. - [Kochi Branch](https://cokonetoverseas.com/locations/kochi): VSRA-59, Vennala, Ernakulam 682028. Serves the Ernakulam region. - [Kollam](https://cokonetoverseas.com/locations/kollam): Served from Trivandrum head office (90 min by NH-66) plus monthly camp days. TKM College of Engineering Karicode dominates the engineering catchment. NORKA-ROOTS Kollam at IMG Hall, Civil Station. - [Kottayam](https://cokonetoverseas.com/locations/kottayam): Served from Kochi branch (90 min by train) plus monthly camp days. IIIT Kottayam, RGIT, Saintgits, Amal Jyothi, MACE. NORKA-ROOTS Kottayam at Civil Station 4th Floor. - [Thrissur](https://cokonetoverseas.com/locations/thrissur): Served from Kochi branch (75 min by NH-544) plus monthly camp days. GEC Thrissur (since 1957), Vidya Academy, Jyothi Engineering. NORKA-ROOTS Thrissur at Civil Station 2nd Floor. - [Kozhikode](https://cokonetoverseas.com/locations/kozhikode): Mostly video counselling and monthly camp days. NIT Calicut (NIRF rank 21), GEC Kozhikode, KMCT. Gateway to Malabar (Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod). NORKA Pravasi Welfare Board Regional Office at Zamorin Square. - [Palakkad](https://cokonetoverseas.com/locations/palakkad): Served from Kochi branch (3 hours by train) plus monthly camp days. IIT Palakkad (NIRF rank 64), NSS College of Engineering, GEC Sreekrishnapuram. NORKA-ROOTS Palakkad at Civil Station A Block. ## Pathways and services - [6 Pathways for 2026](https://cokonetoverseas.com/pathways): Six structured paths Cokonet runs (Study abroad placement, Germany nursing, Language certification, Tech career, Family migration, Working professional upskilling). - [Visa filing service](https://cokonetoverseas.com/services/visa-filing): End-to-end student visa documentation, VFS appointment booking, financial proof preparation, SOP review, mock visa interview. ## Language training (in-house) - [Language training overview](https://cokonetoverseas.com/language-training): All language tracks Cokonet runs in-house at Trivandrum and Kochi. - [German A1 to B2](https://cokonetoverseas.com/language-training/german): German training for study abroad and healthcare-to-Germany, Goethe Institute and TELC certified instructors, online + offline batches. - [French A1 to B2](https://cokonetoverseas.com/language-training/french): DELF-aligned curriculum for students targeting France or French-speaking Canada. - [IELTS coaching](https://cokonetoverseas.com/language-training/ielts): Band 7+ track, 4 mock tests per batch, separate Academic and General Training streams. - [OET coaching](https://cokonetoverseas.com/language-training/oet): For doctors and nurses targeting UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ. Grade B target. - [PTE Academic](https://cokonetoverseas.com/language-training/pte): Fast results option for Australia and Canada, AI-scored practice tests. - [TOEFL iBT](https://cokonetoverseas.com/language-training/toefl): For US universities, especially Ivy League graduate programs. - [Duolingo English Test](https://cokonetoverseas.com/language-training/duolingo): From-home affordable English test accepted by 5000+ universities. ## Tech training (free with placement) ## Free tools - [All free tools](https://cokonetoverseas.com/tools): Eligibility quiz, IELTS band predictor, parents handbook PDF, cost calculator. - [Study abroad cost calculator](https://cokonetoverseas.com/tools/cost-calculator): India-aware cost calculator that includes loan interest, GIC, lifestyle, and currency exchange variance. ## Compare - [Germany vs Ireland for Nurses 2026](https://cokonetoverseas.com/compare/germany-vs-ireland-nursing): Salary, registration timeline, language requirements, family visa rules, PR pathway. The honest comparison for Kerala healthcare professionals. - [IELTS vs PTE vs Duolingo 2026: Which Test Should Kerala Students Take?](https://cokonetoverseas.com/compare/ielts-vs-pte-vs-duolingo): Cost, format, score acceptance by country, prep time. Real prep times from 500+ students at our Trivandrum and Kochi centres. - [Canada vs UK for Masters 2026: Which Is Better for Kerala Students?](https://cokonetoverseas.com/compare/canada-vs-uk): Tuition, living costs, post-study work visas (PGWP vs Graduate Route), PR pathways, salary expectations, return on investment. Updated for 2027 Graduate Route changes. - [HDFC Credila vs Avanse vs ICICI: Education Loan Comparison 2026](https://cokonetoverseas.com/compare/credila-vs-avanse-vs-icici): Independent 2026 comparison of three top education loan providers for studying abroad. Interest rates, fees, eligibility, with worked examples across Canada, UK, USA, and Germany. ## FAQ - [Study Abroad FAQ for Kerala Students 2026](https://cokonetoverseas.com/faq/): Direct answers to the most common study abroad questions Kerala students and families ask in 2026. - [Education Loan FAQ for Studying Abroad 2026](https://cokonetoverseas.com/faq/education-loans): 12 most common education loan questions Kerala families ask. Interest rates, TCS reduction, Section 80E, collateral, moratorium, NRI co-applicant. - [Loan partner: Élan Overseas Education Loans](https://cokonetoverseas.com/faq/education-loans): Cokonet arranges student loans through Élan, a study-abroad loan marketplace placing students across 20+ banks and NBFCs (secured from 9.15%, unsecured from 10%, study-abroad loans up to ₹1.5 crore). - [Canada Study Visa FAQ for Kerala Students 2026](https://cokonetoverseas.com/faq/canada-study-visa): 12 most common Canada study permit and visa questions. Post-SDS standard stream application (SDS closed 8 November 2024), proof of funds, GIC, biometrics, PGWP eligibility (CLB 7 English test from November 2024), refusals. - [UK Graduate Route FAQ 2026](https://cokonetoverseas.com/faq/uk-graduate-route): Eligibility, 2027 duration changes, sponsor-free work, Skilled Worker transition, salary thresholds, dependent rules. - [Germany Ausbildung FAQ 2026](https://cokonetoverseas.com/faq/germany-ausbildung): Eligibility, paid training, language requirements, recognition of Indian qualifications, conversion to permanent residency. ## Intakes - [Intake Timeline Guides for Kerala Students 2026-2027](https://cokonetoverseas.com/intake/): Month-by-month timelines for upcoming study abroad intakes. - [September 2026 Canada Intake Guide for Kerala Students](https://cokonetoverseas.com/intake/september-2026-canada): Complete month-by-month timeline through arrival. Standard stream study permit (SDS closed November 2024), GIC, education loan checkpoints, document checklist. - [January 2027 Canada Intake Guide for Kerala Students](https://cokonetoverseas.com/intake/january-2027-canada): Planning timeline for January 2027 Canada Masters intake. Applications, IELTS, visa, loan, December arrival logistics. - [September 2026 UK Intake Guide for Kerala Students](https://cokonetoverseas.com/intake/september-2026-uk): Complete timeline through arrival. CAS letter, Student visa, IHS, Graduate Route planning under 2027 rules. ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://cokonetoverseas.com/sitemap): HTML sitemap of all pages. - [Terms of Service](https://cokonetoverseas.com/legal/terms): Legal terms for using Cokonet Overseas services. - [Privacy Policy](https://cokonetoverseas.com/legal/privacy): How Cokonet handles personal data, GDPR considerations. - [Refund and Cancellation Policy](https://cokonetoverseas.com/legal/privacy): Refund terms for Cokonet services. ## Student stories & resources - [Top Study Abroad Consultants in Kerala 2026](https://cokonetoverseas.com/blog/top-study-abroad-consultants-kerala-2026): Honest comparison of 9 major Kerala-operating firms (Cokonet, Edwise, IDP, Santa Monica, GeeBee, Leverage Edu, Leap Scholar, AECC, SI-UK) with neutral criteria. Includes 7-criteria evaluation framework and 7 warning signs. Discloses Cokonet is one of the listed firms. Written by Nikhil Gopalan, Founder. Published May 22, 2026. - [Testimonials](https://cokonetoverseas.com/testimonials): Video reels and written letters from Kerala students placed in UK, Germany, Ireland, Canada, France, Malta. - [Blog: long-form guides for Kerala students](https://cokonetoverseas.com/blog): Field-guide articles written by the same senior counsellors who file student visas. Topics: UK Graduate Route, UK April 2026 ILR reform, Canada education loans, Germany Nursing pathway, SOPs, Ireland Stamp 1G, Forex transfers, France paid internships. Four full guides published, four more coming through May to July 2026. - [UK 10-year ILR reform: Should September 2026 students still go?](https://cokonetoverseas.com/blog/uk-ilr-10-year-rule-september-2026): 10-minute read by PG Yogarajan, the decision framework piece for Kerala families currently deciding on UK Masters for September 2026 intake. Covers what changed on 6 April 2026 (ILR went from 5 to 10 years), the new £41,700 Skilled Worker threshold, the January 2027 Graduate Route shortening (2 years to 18 months), the 13-year Kerala-to-ILR math under the standard route, the three earned-settlement carve-outs being consulted (NHS clinical, shortage-list occupations, high earners above £100K), the three Kerala student profiles where UK still makes sense (return-to-India/Gulf, NHS clinical, can clear £41,700 in London), the two profiles where Canada or Germany now serve better (family settlement focus, BSc Nursing graduates), a five-question decision framework, and five operational moves for students already committed to UK this September. Published May 26, 2026. - [UK Graduate Route 2026 complete guide](https://cokonetoverseas.com/blog/uk-graduate-route-guide): 12-minute read by PG Yogarajan covering everything Kerala students need on the 18-month UK post-study work visa (from 1 January 2027; 2 years until then; 3 years for PhDs always — per Statement of Changes laid 14 October 2025): £937 application fee (post-8 April 2026), £1,035 NHS surcharge per year, £41,700 Skilled Worker conversion threshold (£33,400 for new entrants / Immigration Salary List), realistic 13-year timeline from Kerala to UK ILR under the April 2026 10-year settlement rule with earned-settlement carve-outs being consulted, and the seven mistakes Kerala students make in Month 1. Published April 22, 2026. - [Canada education loan comparison 2026](https://cokonetoverseas.com/blog/canada-education-loan-2026): 10-minute read by PG Yogarajan with side-by-side comparison of HDFC Credila vs Avanse vs ICICI for studying in Canada. Includes 2026 interest rates, processing fees, moratorium rules, two worked examples (₹35L Waterloo, ₹50L UofT), and a college-type matrix telling Kerala families exactly which lender suits which kind of Canadian college. Published April 8, 2026. - [Germany Nursing 14-month pathway](https://cokonetoverseas.com/blog/germany-nursing-14-month-timeline): 11-minute read by Shruthi Sreedhar with month-by-month walkthrough of the Healthcare-to-Germany pathway for Kerala BSc Nursing graduates. Covers German B1 to B2 training, KRPL paperwork, hospital matching in Hessen, family reunion visa, and 2026 cost breakdown (₹4.5 to 5.5 lakh upfront, recovered by Month 9 in Germany). Published March 18, 2026. - [Latest Updates](https://cokonetoverseas.com/updates): Visa policy changes, embassy schedules, and rule changes tracked across 22 destinations. - [Events & Webinars](https://cokonetoverseas.com/events): Upcoming live sessions on UK, Germany Nursing, Canada, Ireland pathways. Past webinar recordings. ## Guides - [Complete 2026 Kerala Study Abroad Guide](https://cokonetoverseas.com/guide/complete-2026-kerala-study-abroad): The flagship long-form guide (6,200 words). 22 destinations ranked, realistic 2026 costs, education loans (Credila/Avanse/ICICI), language requirements, the 18-month timeline, Healthcare-to-Germany pathway, common Kerala-family mistakes. - [Guides hub](https://cokonetoverseas.com/guide/): Index of all Cokonet long-form guides.