Indian students must be taught that doing is the new learning
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian students must be taught that doing is the new learning

The Hindu  

Every year, news of suicides of students triggers breaking headlines in India, a billion plus nation where parents have always wanted their children to be the best and brightest. In 2022, an estimated 7.7 lakh Indian students went abroad to study — the highest in six years — and many faced severe challenges in finding jobs later. India’s education system has evolved, actually accelerated by the pandemic and increasingly, Indian parents are now guiding their children to take the right courses. Apart from a variety of considerations, educated parents emphasise a balanced study pattern that may improve students’ overall personality and help them attain long-lasting success.

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Undergrad abroad: Why some are choosing foreign universities over IIT
1 day, 13 hours ago

Undergrad abroad: Why some are choosing foreign universities over IIT

The Hindu  

Sindhu has always been an exceptional student, excelling in equal measure both in academics and extracurricular activities. It is reflective of a growing trend where an increasing number of Indian students are opting to study abroad for undergrad due to the immense competition and limited opportunities in India’s higher education landscape. Why parents are looking abroad While the competition for …

90% of Indian parents prioritise kids' overseas education over retirement savings: HSBC survey
3 months, 2 weeks ago

90% of Indian parents prioritise kids' overseas education over retirement savings: HSBC survey

New Indian Express  

Around 90 percent of Indian parents out of the 11,000 affluent global respondents surveyed for the HSBC Quality of Life Report 2024, prefer to spend on their children's overseas education rather than keeping their money in the retirement plans. In 2023, as many as 1.3 million Indian students were studying abroad, a significant increase from the 9,07,404 students in 2022, …

Over 13 lakh Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024: Govt
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 13 lakh Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024: Govt

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Over 13 lakh Indian students are currently pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. Over 13 lakh Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024: Govt Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh shared data in a written response in Rajya Sabha to queries on whether the government maintains data of …

Economic survey flags syncing skilling with learning to boost job prospects
5 months ago

Economic survey flags syncing skilling with learning to boost job prospects

The Hindu  

The Economic Survey of India 2023-24 released on July 22 stresses that implementing the New Education Policy to achieve learning outcomes and syncing that with skilling outcomes will boost the job prospects of India’s youth. V Anantha Nageswaran, the chief economic advisor, said at the press meet marking the release of the economic survey that only 51% of India’s graduates …

Studying abroad: When one size doesn’t fit all
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Studying abroad: When one size doesn’t fit all

Hindustan Times  

In 2021, a total of 4.4 lakh Indian students left the country’s shores in search of a better education and livelihood opportunities. Unlike the baby boomers who made it overseas on sheer hard work and often on scholarship, a growing number of the Millennials and Gen Z come from a background of privilege where their four-year education is funded by …

Why Indian students going for studies abroad poses a challenge
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Indian students going for studies abroad poses a challenge

The Hindu  

Of late, there is a new wave of global movement: that of youngsters in the 18 to 25 age group going abroad for their studies. It is also true that admission to prestigious Indian institutions is difficult and only a small percentage of students are able to find a seat. The National Education Policy 2020 was meant to bring Indian …

5 study abroad trends to watch for in 2025
7 months, 3 weeks ago

5 study abroad trends to watch for in 2025

India Today  

Indian students' studying abroad is not a new phenomenon. The Ministry of External Affairs reported that in 2023, India saw an astounding number of 132, 4954 Indian students pursuing higher education abroad. Despite substantial shifts in diplomatic interactions among nations and tighter immigration regulations, the allure of pursuing higher education abroad continues to captivate Indian students. Vandana Mahajan, Founder and …

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey
9 months, 3 weeks ago

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey

Hindustan Times  

India, a burgeoning powerhouse of talent and innovation, stands at a crucial juncture in its educational and professional skilling journey. Skilling the school students- Early child education Early education recognition is essential as preschools lay the groundwork for future education by fostering children's emotional, intellectual, and physical growth, which shapes their adult selves. Early childhood education technology platforms are increasingly …

Studying abroad and the future of international exchange in the post COVID education era
1 year, 10 months ago

Studying abroad and the future of international exchange in the post COVID education era

India Today  

International studies have been a well-accepted path and a strong trend for many Indian students over the years. This year, studying abroad flourished once more, In fact, according to the Ministry of External Affairs, over 13 lakh Indian students were projected to be studying abroad by the end of this year, with majority of the students pursuing higher education in …

More than 30 lakh Indian students went abroad for higher studies in 6 years
1 year, 10 months ago

More than 30 lakh Indian students went abroad for higher studies in 6 years

Live Mint  

More number of Indian students are going abroad to pursue higher education. According to data submitted by the education ministry in the Parliament, 750,365 students went abroad for higher education in 2022. The number of students going overseas has increased by 68% in comparison to 444,553 students going abroad in 2021, junior education minister Subhash Sarkar said. As per the …

Globalisation of Indian education in the post-pandemic age
2 years, 4 months ago

Globalisation of Indian education in the post-pandemic age

India Today  

The new national education policy released by the government of India in 2020 outlines a grand outlook for the future of education in India, presenting a sweeping vision for the higher education institutions in India. The learning accumulated in Indian educational institutions is an advantage, and our ability to quickly scale educational offerings, particularly in engineering, to meet growing needs …

Reverse the learning loss of India’s young
2 years, 6 months ago

Reverse the learning loss of India’s young

Hindustan Times  

A new government survey released on Wednesday evening confirmed what a raft of non-official reports and studies have been indicating: Learning levels were hammered by the Covid-19, with school closures disproportionately impacting students in rural areas. The National Achievement Survey 2021, the first such exercise conducted since 2017, found that the national average percentage, the average of scores across four …

A safety net for Indian students studying abroad
2 years, 9 months ago

A safety net for Indian students studying abroad

The Hindu  

For centuries, from Mahatma Gandhi, B.R. Before the onset of the pandemic, more than 7,50,000 Indian students were studying abroad, spending $24 billion in foreign economies, which is around 1% of India’s GDP. With more than half the Indian population under the age of 25, and no Indian university in the world’s top 100, it is natural that aspirational students …

Can Skilling Combat India's Unemployment Issue?
3 years, 5 months ago

Can Skilling Combat India's Unemployment Issue?

News 18  

The second wave of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns led to 10 million Indians losing their jobs, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. Many are turning to the skill training sector to find answers for job losses like enrolling in online courses to upskill and reskill. The pandemic caused unprecedented disruption in the provision of education and skill …

Aspiring to study Abroad? 5 things Indian students need to know!
3 years, 10 months ago

Aspiring to study Abroad? 5 things Indian students need to know!

India Today  

Being admitted to a top global university and eventually moving to a new country to study has been a dream of millions of aspiring Indian students. Over the years that I have worked in international education, I have had the privilege of working with both Indian students and teachers, and I’ve learned that there are a number of key areas …

Covid-19 impact: Best alternative to studying abroad during coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 impact: Best alternative to studying abroad during coronavirus outbreak

India Today  

According to the latest survey by HSBC on overseas education trends in India, around 44 percent of the Indian parents would prefer a 'foreign' education for their children. With all educational institutes continuing to conduct classes online, students desirous of foreign education will miss out on the coveted international living and campus experiences. Campus placements amid coronavirus outbreak: The active …

COVID-19 shatters Indian students’ dreams of studying abroad
4 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 shatters Indian students’ dreams of studying abroad

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: June and July are busy months for overseas education consultants as every year hundreds of students approach them to pursue their dream to study abroad. Both the enrolled students and those who want to join foreign campuses are equally worried over the escalating graph of coronavirus transmission, restrictions on international flight service and decreasing job opportunities. Several foreign universities …

Learning unlocked: Here's how India can unlock learning from home despite Covid-19
4 years, 6 months ago

Learning unlocked: Here's how India can unlock learning from home despite Covid-19

India Today  

Learning has no boundaries and Covid-19 has proven that. Online learning A recent KPMG report projected that the growth of the online education market in India will reach USD 1.96 billion in 2021. Better assessment for effective learning Deeptech capabilities comprising AI, Machine Learning and data analytics are helping EdTech companies offer a better assessment to students in K-12 as …

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