Countries like Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Japan and South Korea, which are actively trying to woo international students, too, are likely to benefit to some extent, though language is a deterrent in some cases, nearly half-a-dozen study abroad consultants, education experts, and students said.
Edtech platform Great Learning has observed fresher enrolment from smaller towns like Madurai, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Indore, Jodhpur, Mysuru, Guwahati and Bhubaneswar surge to 42-44% of the total in 2023 compared with 30-32% a couple of years ago.
The diplomatic tensions between India and Canada have escalated, with Canada removing 41 diplomats and their dependents from India. This move comes after India called for a reduction in the number of Canadian diplomats in the country. The removal of Canadian diplomats dims hopes for a thaw in diplomatic ties between the two nations. While Canada downplays the crisis, it may face adverse impacts, particularly in the education and immigration sectors, as a large number of Indian students may choose other destinations for study and residency.
Coaching institutes in Kota, India s biggest coaching hub, are taking steps to address the alarming rise in student suicides. Measures include incorporating sports in daily activities, tracking psychological wellbeing and attendance, and providing access to psychiatrists and psychologists. Experts say that the problem extends beyond coaching factories and is also due to a lack of seats in quality institutes, societal pressure to succeed, and over-ambitious parents.
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are set to see a bigger role from the government with both houses of parliament passing the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill 2023. While some academics said the move will increase accountability, some others call the shift in the powers of the premium business schools confining.