Recent government data presented in Parliament also underscore this trend, revealing a 68% rise in the number of Indian students seeking higher education abroad: 750,365 Indian students went abroad for higher education in 2022; the figure was 444,553 in 2021. High unemployment rates have driven many Indian students to view education abroad as a pathway to enhancing their employability and securing better-paying jobs. ADVERTISEMENTThis upward trend in the number of Indian students pursuing higher education abroad raises valid concerns. Sometimes, the education and the skills acquired by Indian students abroad may not be aligned with the needs of the Indian job market. The aspiration of Indian students to pursue higher education abroad is commendable.

Source: The Telegraph January 01, 2024 08:22 UTC