The Indian education system began with ancient scriptures thousands of years ago. It has now transformed into modern-day education imparted in the finest of institutions. The network of colleges and universities have aided India to become an attractive education hub for international students. The same richness of Indian higher education needed due focus and led to the birth of the idea of the Study in India programme.
The Study In India (SII) programme is a flagship project introduced by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. The Study in India portal (https://studyinindia.gov.in/) was jointly launched on 18th April 2018 by the former Minister of Union External Affairs, Late Smt. Sushma Swaraj and former Minister of State for HRD, Dr Satya Pal Singh at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The Study in India programme seeks to endorse India as a prime education hub for international students by inviting them to pursue their higher education in the country. With an attractive set of salient features, the programme is the perfect platform for international students to experience the best of what Indian education has to offer. Therefore, it encourages international students to explore valuable educational opportunities enabled by the top Indian universities..
The added advantage of the Study in India Programme is quality assurance wherein it partners up with institutes that:
The autonomous body NAAC is an institution established by UGC whereas NIRF, is a framework outlined by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in 2015 is a framework outlined to assess and rank Indian higher education institutions across the country on parameters such as teaching-learning, infrastructure and learning resources, etc.
The existence and significance of knowledge can be traced in the core beliefs of Indian culture and various religious textbooks. The process of imparting education has evolved from the traditional Gurukul system to the modern-day system. However, in all these years India has continued to be the centre of knowledge. Today, higher education institutions are known to provide global standard learning. This is what makes India a leading education hub and the Study in India programme aims to popularize the same notion among students all around the world. The strong network of government-owned and private colleges, as well as institutes of national importance (INIs), incorporated under the Study in India umbrella, provide quality yet affordable teachings. The blended learning approach provided in these colleges/universities focuses on both theoretical and practical elements of all the courses. Ultimately, the international students are exposed to empirical learning that is not limited to just the bookish texts but stretches to experiment-based learning.
From modern and cutting-edge disciplines like Law Management, Humanities, STEM, to niche courses like Buddhist Studies and Yoga students get access to diverse courses from the top institutes of India. The transparent, and tech-driven online system is formulated to simplify the entire process, right from registration to immigration. With exponential growth in sectors like Pharmaceutical, Information Technology (IT), and Space, India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The education landscape of India is as diverse and dynamic as its geography and culture. As institutes affiliated with the programme are situated in prime locations across the country, students get a chance to immerse themselves in vibrant celebrations, cuisines and the thrills of travel. With many new avenues opening up, the programme is committed to nurturing and shaping the future workforce.
The story does not end here.
As international students come from many global backgrounds, there is a need for a common language of communication, especially for studies. To facilitate the same, the Study in India plans to conduct 3- month short-term Bridge Courses to improve student's English proficiency (including speaking, reading, listening and writing) to equip them to communicate better in their study environments. Moreover, it is imperative to provide this short course to international students because the medium used by most Indian universities is the English Language. In a nutshell, the Study in India programme has been launched to enable an inclusive environment for the all-around academic and personal development of international students, allowing them to gain a holistic learning experience. Further, India, being the melting pot of distinct cultures, a hotspot for innovation and technology makes it an ideal study destination for students present around the globe.