Should you study in India or go abroad?

Having a good education has become a necessity these days. This is because the job is extremely cut throat – only those with good educational qualification & experience get good jobs. Keeping this in mind, one has to opt for good courses in order to kick start a bright future. There are 2 options in this regard – pursue your course abroad or right here in India.

This article will highlight the advantage of the latter.

1. Cost: It is way more affordable to study in India. If you choose to study abroad, you might have to pay several lakhs. This is due high courses fee, the cost of travel & living, not to mention, there could be large differences in the currency valuations as well. However, courses in India are generally more affordable. Getting an education loan is also easier since you require less financial help as compared to a foreign education.

2. Choices: When you choose to study in India, you have an immense number of choices as far as educational institutes are concerned. According to according to the report by All India Survey on Higher Education in 2017, there are roughly 799 universities, 39,071 colleges in India. Not to mention a further 11,923 standalone educational institutions listed on the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) website.

A similar amount of choices extends to the type of courses available as well. When you choose to study in India, you have a plethora of courses before you. These courses will cover a vast array of subjects. The list ranges from medicine to engineering to media to events and many others. There are also several niche courses within these fields of study!

3. Quality: What is quantity without quality right? Well, when you choose to study in India, you get both. Besides a whole host of choices, you also get a good calibre of education as well. India is home to some of the best institutes in the world, such as the IIMs, IITs, IIS (Bangalore), JNU, etc. These institutes are known for their top-notch teaching faculty and learning methods.

4. Easier: Things are easier when you choose to study in India. You do not have to adjust to another type of lifestyle, learn a new language, etc. Moreover, applying for universities & colleges in India is way more straightforward. You do not have to provide things like a Statement of Purpose, Recommendation Letters, etc. and neither do you have to apply for a visa or anything like that.

5. Apt for jobs in India: While an overseas education might good on your CV, a course in India gives you better insights & experience for jobs at home. This is because, when you study abroad, you learn things from a global perspective which might be valid to the job situation back in India.

So as you can see, there are several benefits of studying in India. We hope this article has been helpful, good luck and all the best!