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Indian students choosing overseas degrees keeps falling as government pushes study in India

Education
Published on 24 April 2026
Indian students choosing overseas degrees keeps falling as government pushes study in India

Last three years show a consistent overseas drop

The Education Ministry told the Rajya Sabha that the number of Indian students going abroad for higher education has been steadily declining for the past three years. Officials say the focus is shifting to strengthening domestic universities through NEP 2020, including better infrastructure and more research. The government is also inviting foreign universities to set up campuses in India.

  • Overseas higher education enrollments by Indians are steadily dropping
  • The decline has persisted for the last three years
  • NEP 2020 is driving upgrades in infrastructure and research in India
  • Foreign universities are being invited to open campuses locally
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