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Every South Asian student gets free access to our core tools. Unlock the full platform when you're serious about applications.

Prices shown in USD. Indian students pay ₹850/mo or ₹3,400/mo — same features, local pricing.

Annual Monthly Save 17%

Subscription plans

Free
Explorer

Start your research. No credit card required, no time limit.

$0

 

Free forever


What's included

  • ROI Calculator — cost vs. salary outcomes across 50+ universities
  • University Search — filter by cost, visa policy, scholarships
  • Budget Planner — tuition + living + visa breakdown
  • Visa Policy Alerts — real-time updates on F-1, Canada, UK, Germany
  • Weekly newsletter — policy news, deadlines, expert advice
  • Community Q&A — peer advice, visa threads, university reviews
  • 11 country guides (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany + more)
Get started free
Premium
Committed

For serious applicants who want 1:1 expert guidance alongside the tools.

$33.25 /month

Billed $399/year — save $80.88

or ₹34,000/year · ₹2,833/month equivalent


Everything in Pro, plus

  • Admission Consultant — 1:1 async, 10 consultations/month
  • University-Specific Coaching — 5 universities of your choice
  • Interview Prep — mock interviews with video feedback
  • Visa Interview Coaching — 90%+ student success tracking
  • Family Financial Planning — holistic financing roadmap
  • Scholarship Research — personalized matching report
  • Priority Email Support — 48-hour response guarantee
Start Premium — $33.25/mo
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Full feature breakdown

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Every feature, every tier. No surprises.

Feature Free$0 forever Profrom $8.25/mo Premiumfrom $33.25/mo
Research Tools
ROI Calculator
University Search
Budget Planner
Visa Policy Alerts
Country Guides (11 countries)
Community Q&A
Weekly Newsletter
Application Tools
SOP Assistant (AI-powered)
Budget Matcher Advanced
Scholarship Finder (5,000+ database)
Application Tracker
Visa Specialist Chat 20 questions/mo
Financing Tools (loan calculator)
Family Dashboard
Priority Newsletter + Early Alerts
1:1 Expert Guidance
Admission Consultant 10 sessions/mo
University-Specific Coaching 5 universities
Interview Prep (mock + video feedback)
Visa Interview Coaching
Family Financial Planning
Personalised Scholarship Research
Priority Email Support 48-hr guarantee
Visa & Score
Visa Score (eligibility predictor)

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Frequently asked

Everything you need to know before you sign up.

The free Explorer plan includes our ROI Calculator, University Search, Budget Planner, Visa Policy Alerts, weekly newsletter, Community Q&A and 11 country guides — forever, with no credit card required. It's the most comprehensive free study abroad toolkit available for South Asian students.

Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade or cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. If you upgrade, the new plan kicks in immediately. If you downgrade or cancel, you retain access until the end of your current billing period.

When you start a Pro or Premium subscription, you get full access for 7 days. If you cancel within those 7 days you won't be charged a thing. After 7 days, your card is billed for the first month (or year, if you chose annual). No questions asked.

Yes — students from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh automatically pay localized prices: ₹850/month for Pro and ₹3,400/month for Premium. That's a purchasing-power-adjusted rate, not a discount code. Just select INR at checkout.

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) via Stripe. Indian students can also pay via UPI and net banking on the INR checkout flow. All transactions are SSL-encrypted.

Yes. If you're not satisfied within the first 7 days, we'll refund you in full — no questions. After that, refunds are prorated for annual plans if requested within 30 days of your renewal date. Email support@braingainmag.com for any refund requests.

Pro ($8.25–$9.99/mo) gives you all the AI-powered tools: SOP Assistant, Budget Matcher, Scholarship Finder, Application Tracker, Visa Chat and more. Premium ($33.25–$39.99/mo) adds the human layer: a dedicated Admission Consultant (10 sessions/month), University-Specific Coaching across 5 universities of your choice, mock Interview Prep, Visa Interview Coaching and a Family Financial Planning roadmap.

No. The free Explorer plan never requires a credit card. Just subscribe to the newsletter to unlock all free tools. Your card is only needed if you choose to start a Pro or Premium trial.