Why Study in INDIA

India “Educates”

Nothing could be more compelling a reason to choose a study destination. India doesn’t limit herself as an overseas study destination. It rather creates a perfect platform for the seekers of education beyond the traditional and formal boundaries of institutional studies.

INDIA today has the admiring second largest network of higher education network of the world. Currently, India draws students from over 170 countries.

India has a respectable position at 26th rank in the QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings and is way ahead of many of its BRICS and some Asian counterparts.

Most of these students prefer India as their study destination as they feel they get the value for the money spent on education.

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Overview

The history of institutionalised education in India dates back to as early as the third century AD. Home to the world renowned temples of learning like Puspagiri, Nalanda, Takshashila (now in Pakistan) and Vikramshila, India has the natural inclination to impart quality education.

With the changing times the institutes in India too have changed to keep up with the global demands. Alumni of not only the mostly known iconic institutes of India like IITs and IIMs but also many new age institutes are leading from the front in different parts of the world.

Why Join An Indian Institute? | Indian Education System | FAQs

Few more reasons why one should join an Indian institute to study

1. Adequate Opportunities

There is no dearth of education opportunities in India. The following statistics speaks for itself.
Total Enrolment 3.5 million
Total Universities 1300 +
Central 49
Deemed-Public 43
Deemed-Private 84
Institute of National Importance 143
Private-State 329
State 399
Colleges 52000+
Stand-alone institutes 15500+
Total no of International Schools1 1900+
(Source: Wikipedia)

2. Global Acceptance

Alumni of not only the iconic institutes of India like IITs and IIMs but also many new age institutes are global leaders in their respective fields of work. Indian education is well recognized across the globe. Hundreds of Fortune Five Hundred companies employ thousands of India educated students.

3. Medium of Instruction

It is at par with the most popular overseas study destinations. English as medium of instruction in all the higher education programs makes it easy for the global students to study in India. No additional efforts are required to learn another foreign language to study in India. Most of the institutes accept admission applications without IELTS or TOEFL scores. Special English language classes are offered in many institutes for students who are weak in English language.

4. The C Factor

Moderate cost of studying and living: India is now home to many international standard campuses but the price a student pays to be there is much lower compared to their counterparts in different parts of the world. It’s not only tuition fees that are very competitive, the living cost too is extremely comfortable compared to the other countries.

5. Quality Assurance

There are government checks to ensure all the programs are taught maintaining the highest quality standards. Statutory bodies like All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), University Grants Commission (UGC), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) etc. are constantly vigilant about ensuring quality.

6. Home Away From Home

Historically India is extremely welcoming in nature. Indians embrace their guests and visitors with over flowing warmth and don’t allow them to miss their home.

7. Safe Country to Study

India is a safe place for the students to be in and concentrate on their studies. Be it women safety or the general safety of the people – India fares way better than many popular overseas study destinations or its neighbours.

8. Stable Political Environment

Unlike many neighbouring countries, India enjoys a stable central government that ensures a steady state of affairs in the country. Political unrests do not destabilize the normal life, academic/examination calendars and the future of the students in India.

9. Incredible India

Experiencing India is a life time opportunity. So many regional languages, variety of cultures, different types of local cuisines, peaceful co-existence of so many religions merge together to offer an unique experience to people who pay India a visit.

10. Education Unlimited

It’s critical to get ‘educated’ in its true sense. A degree or certificate could make one skilled but may not be educated. A land of so many natural diversities – from the mountains to the deserts and the jungles to the ocean, India creates a natural platform to seek the beauty within and to know the hidden talents that otherwise would have stayed dormant forever.
One must explore the life-changing opportunity in India since it effortlessly ‘educates’.

Indian Education System

INDIA today has the admiring third largest network of higher education network of the world.

4 Stages of  Indian Education

1. Primary: It ranges from Nursery or Class I to Class V – 5 to 7 or 8 years. Depends on the school whether it starts from Pre Nursery, Nursery (then Kindergarten or KG) or straightway Class I.

2. Secondary: It ranges between Class VI to Class X – next 5 years.

3. Higher Secondary: It comprises of Class XI and Class XII – 2 years in total.

4. Higher Studies: A permutation and combination of Under-Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG) and Doctoral studies could vary between 3 to 10 years. It depends on the discipline and combination of study levels.

Higher Studies

Universities in India are set up by central government, state governments and private bodies or trusts by the means of legislation. Colleges are established either by the state governments or private bodies/trusts. All the colleges are affiliated to various universities.

Medium of Instructions: English is the principal language used by all the institutes in case of higher education.

School Studies

Schools in India are broadly governed by 5 categories of boards.

1. CBSE – Central Board of Secondary Education
2. CISCE – Council for the Indian School Certificate examination popularly referred as ICSE
3. IB – International Baccalaureate
4. IGCSE – Cambridge Curriculum
5. State Boards

Medium of Instructions: Other than state board schools, English is the principal language used by all the institutes in case of school education. Most of the state board schools use vernacular languages as their medium of studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, since English is the main medium of instruction in Indian universities, a basic, functional knowledge of English is required.

No. IELTS or TOEFL score is not a mandatory requirement to apply in most of the Indian institutes.

Mostly when students come to a foreign country, they face the problems of homesickness, loneliness and cultural or language differences. Indians are famous for their warm hospitality and they embrace their guests whole heartedly to make them feel comfortable and at ease.

Money can be exchanged in airports after landing in India. There are many other foreign currency exchange points at various parts of the cities in India.

Certainly. The Indian degrees are recognized all over the world and many of the Indian institutes are world famous for its quality education.

For joining any undergraduate course, the applicant should have passed 12th standard/ 10+2 from a recognised institute.

No, the student can only study the course to which he/she is admitted.

Local authorities or Indian Mission should be contacted for this purpose as immunization requirements varies from country to country.

Yes, a passport is the most essential requirement for studying in India.

No, an applicant can’t work while studying in India.

All foreign students have to leave India after receiving the provisional mark sheets/certificates and before the residential permit expires.

If there is any emergency, firstly the college authorities have to be informed then depending on the nature of the emergency, the local police station and local Diplomatic Missionof the residing country of the student must be contacted.

No, it is not at all mandatory to stay in hostel but certain institutes prefer their international students to stay inside their campus.

A student should first complete all the admission formalities and within a fortnightfrom the day of arrival in India he/she should register with local Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO).

It depends on the University. Some of them may prefer to take an interview before selection so the applicant should be prepared for it.

Various courses are offered by Indian Universities at undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG),M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) and Ph.D. (Doctorate of Philosophy) level. One can apply for the suitable courses according to his/her last academic qualification.

The candidate should carry the following original documents in English for verification by University authorities:

a.Marksheet
b. Birth Certificate
c.School leaving Certificate
d. Nationality certificate
e. Identity Cards provided by Government
f. Passport

Students who seek admission in Schools, UG and PG courses should apply for Student Visa whereas those seeking admission in MPhil and PhD ought to apply for Research Visa.

No, it is not allowed at all.

If a student finishes his/her Diploma and applies to certain under graduate programs, the first year of the program is waived. The student can directly start the program from 2nd year. E.g. Through lateral entry a student can complete 4 years B.Tech (B.Sc. – Engineering) program in 3 years. This saves both time and money.