Why Study in India
India is today recognized as a world centre for education. Indian
entrepreneurs are making a through out the world. Their ideas, technical
knowledge and entrepreneurship have yielded unprecedented growth in
income, employment and wealth.
The credit goes to the sound and practical educational foundation they have received in India.
1. Wide Choice of Universities
India has the second largest education system in the world. With over
300 universities and 15000 colleges offering the widest spectrum of
courses.
2. International exposure (Recognition)
For centuries, India has been the global centre for Education.
3. Building global leaders
The professionals trained in Indian Institutions are recognized
globally. Over 200 of the Fortune 500companies recruit from Indian
campuses regularly.
4. Affordable education
India offers Quality Education at a fraction of cost compared to other educational destinations.
5. English Medium
India has the Third Largest English Speaking population in the world.
Medium of instructions in higher education is primarily English.
6. World-class institutions and faculty
It is mandatory for all the Indian Institutions to be recognized by
the appropriate National Level statutory bodies established by the
Government of India for compliance to quality & standards of
education.
Quality of Education is assured through National Bodies :
- National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for Technical Education National Assessment
- Accreditation Council (NAAC) for Higher Education
7. Develops the creative side of the personality
Indian education is based on personalized approach to teaching,
embodied in the Gurukul system where a teacher interacts on a one-to-one
basis with students, helping them out in their difficulties.
8. Friendly environment
India extends an unbiased welcome to students of all nationalities, cultures and religions.
9. Holistic education
Cultural and religious diversity on Indian campuses contributes towards the all round development.
10. Beautiful Country, Beautiful People
Known for its natural beauty and mystique appeal, the Indian experience is unique and enduring.
11. Networking with world markets
The educational philosophy that has come to prevail both in India and
in the developed world is that the interaction of institute with
industry at every level is very important.
1. Wide Choice of Universities
India has the second largest education system in the world.With over
310 universities and 15500 colleges offering the widest spectrum of
courses.
India has the second largest higher education facilities in the world comprising of:
Over 310 Universities including:
- 11 Open Universities
- 18 Medical Universities
- 18 National Institutes of Technology
- 36 Engineering and Technology Institutes such as Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian Institute of Science, etc.
- 52 Deemed Universities
- 162 Traditional Universities
15500 ------ Colleges of Engineering, Medical, Arts,
Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Science and Management
Education.
2. International exposure (Recognition)
The courses as well as professionals trained in Indian educational
institutions are recognized the world over - 200 of the Fortune500
companies regularly participate in campus placements in Indian
institutions.
Indian universities and institutes of higher education and research
have made significant contribution in research and development in the
areas ranging from biotechnology to ocean engineering.
In traditional subjects like arts and humanities, pure sciences,
applied physics, chemistry, and mathematics, Indian universities and
institutes of higher studies have been playing a leading role.
3. English Medium
Medium of instruction is a very crucial factor in determining the
quality of curriculum transaction and the level of achievement.
Every Indian university has English as the medium of instruction and
most Indian universities consider a good knowledge of English as a
pre-requisite to pursuing academic studies.
For the Humanities, Social sciences and Commerce courses, the medium
of instruction is both English and regional languages but in case of
professional courses, science and technical subjects, English is
exclusively used for teaching.
Postgraduate education is taught in English in most of the
educational institutes. For international students weak in English, most
colleges and universities conduct special English language and
communication courses.
India is the 3rd largest English speaking population in the world and hence it is a place where foreign nationals feel at home.
4. Affordable education
India offers Quality Education at a fraction of cost compared to
other educational destinations. The quality of Indian education is
comparable to the best available anywhere in the world, while the costs
are less and affordable.
There is a comparative matrix of education and living costs in India
Comparative cost
| Average Total Cost (US$) including tuition fee and living cost for Graduate Students
|
| Country |
Business / Management |
Arts |
Science & Technology |
| India |
10,000(3 years) |
10,000 (3 years) |
10,000 (3-4 years) |
| Australia |
37,000 (3 years) |
37,000 (3 years) |
42,000 (3 years) |
| UK |
56,000 (3 years) |
57,000 (3 years) |
66,000 (3 years) |
| US public |
80,000 (4 years) |
80,000 (4 years) |
80,000 (4 years) |
| US private |
137,000 (4 years) |
137,000 (4 years) |
102,000 (3 years) |
5. Building global leader
India has been a global destination for education for a long time.
A large number of students come to India from countries like
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Germany,
Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Madagascar,
Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Surinam, Syria,
Thailand, UK, US, Vietnam and Zimbabwe etc for their higher studies.
They look at the Indian education system with thrust and belief.
The country has also been active in the development of space
technology, production and launching of indigenous satellites and
development of peaceful nuclear energy.
India is also recognized the world over for its information technology talent.
All these developments and initiatives have brought the country to the forefront as a technologically advanced nation.
In fact, a large number of developing countries today look at India
for training and guidance to further their development initiatives.
6. World-class institutions and faculty
Quality is the benchmark for development of infrastructure,
curriculum, human resources and research and the establishment of
centres of excellence, interdisciplinary and inter-institutional
centres.
The National Policy on Education was framed by the Government of
India in the early 1980s to ensure the formation of standardized
guidelines for the enforcement of quality in higher education.
It is mandatory for all the Indian Institutions to be recognized by
the appropriate National Level statutory bodies established by the
Government of India for compliance to quality standards.
Some of the statutory bodies which are constituted for recognition are:
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
- University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Medical Council of India (MCI)
- Dental Council of India (DCI)
- Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- NAAC) for higher education.
Curriculum
The Indian education system promotes a 10+2+3 structure of
curriculum. The National standards of uniform curriculum are comparable
to international standards. To ensure uniformity of curriculum, the
National Policy on Education (1986) emphatically stressed on the
importance of basic parameters of equity and excellence. Well thought
out courses of study, detailed curricular outlines, identification of
learning outcomes, variety of instructional materials both audio and
visual and improved evaluation tools have been developed to supplement
the delivery of the given curricula
Faculty
National Policy on Education - 1986 has stipulated the role of a
teacher, which includes instruction, curriculum development,
instructional material development, research and innovation and testing
and consultancy services. A lot of measures have been taken up by the
Indian Government to ensure that the teachers are trained aptly to
perform their given role adequately. As an initiative to bridge the gap
between curriculum and syllabus development and education delivery, the
policy stipulates the involvement of teachers in developing courseware.
Infrastructure
Optimum infrastructure in terms of research labs, equipments and
lecture theatres are very important for effective delivery. The
universities and colleges are given adequate grants every year to ensure
that they are able to maintain and upgrade their infrastructure. The
policy advises on certain minimum standards which every Institute should
maintain.
Workshops and Seminars
To give a more practical perspective to the classroom training,
Workshops and seminars have been integrated with the curriculum’s of a
number of professional courses. These workshops ensure that the students
get an opportunity to demonstrate their skills practically, and get a
hands-on experience.
7. Develops the creative side of the personality
Indian education is based on personalized approach to teaching,
embodied in the Gurukul system where a teacher interacts on a one-to-one
basis with students, helping them out in their difficulties.
College festivals, sports meets, student clubs, etc., form an
important part of a student's activities in Indian campuses and go a
long way towards overall development.
Students are also acquainted with some aspects of India's economy and
commerce through visits to public giants and private enterprises.
Many colleges conduct orientation programmes with the aim of
assisting international scholars to adjust to their new surroundings.
8. Friendly environment
India extends an unbiased welcome to students of all nationalities, cultures and religions.
Studying and living in India is a special experience.
India is a country rich in cultural heritage, having multi religious
society. A cosmopolitan environment and easy acceptance of all cultures
and religions, makes India a friendly nation.
Students love and enjoy their stay in India. Besides the high
standard of education, the students get an ample opportunity to know the
cultures and traditions of India, and revel in the scenic beauty of the
country.
9. Holistic education
Cultural and religious diversity on Indian campuses contributes towards the all round development.
Studying and living in India is a special experience. India is a
country rich in cultural heritage, having multi religious society.
A cosmopolitan environment and easy acceptance of all cultures and religions, makes India a friendly nation.
10. Beautiful Country, Beautiful People
Known for its natural beauty and mystique appeal, the Indian experience is unique and enduring.
Students love and enjoy their stay in India. Besides the high
standard of education, the students get an ample opportunity to know the
cultures and traditions of India, and revel in the scenic beauty of the
country.
