If I follow the current path, what are the chances of my visa approval or will I need to take another course or study more in India in New Zealand for a Bachelor's/Master's?

It depends. With your four-year bachelor's in Arts, one year of work experience, and a study gap, your New Zealand student visa chances are reasonable but not guaranteed.

Key factors affecting approval:
- Course relevance: Your master's program should clearly relate to your past studies or career goals. A strong, logical study plan is essential.
- Financial proof: You must show clear, verifiable funds (typically NZD 20,000/year for living expenses).
- Ties to India: Strong connections to your home country (family, property, or employment) help show intent to return.
- Approval rates: Recent approval rates for Indian applicants were about 59% (2025), so applications are closely scrutinized.

If your intended course is not closely related to your background, or your study plan is unclear, you may need to consider further study or experience in India first.