As per as knw, in online application u have to fill up the Personal Detail form (Which is "VAF9 PBS Migrant") online and u hav to submit a printed copy of the Self assessment form (which is "Appendix 8"). And the guidance note is for helping u to fill up the VAF9 personal detail ...

Hi, I am a student from Bangladesh applied for UK Student VISA last August. Today i got my entry clearance. It took me 18 working days to reply. Today some of the VFS guys told us that the Visa rate is in here (Bangladesh) about 98%. Can u believe it! Its true. More than 400 student queued up today ...

No the PBS will remain with mayb so many changes to come. The PBS is new and advanced system launch by UKBA to encourage Genuine student support.