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Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Education launches Study In India portal for international students” published in PIB on 3rd August 2023.
What is the News?
The Union Minister of Education and Union External Affairs Minister have jointly launched Study in India Portal.
What is Study in India Portal?
Study in India (SII) portal is a one-stop platform that will simplify international students’ academic journey in India.
The portal will provide information about higher education institutions (HEIs) in India. It will showcase the academic programmes in the HEIs covering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral programmes as well courses in Indian Knowledge System (IKS) such as Yoga, Ayurveda, classical arts and more.
The portal will have information about the academic facilities, research support and related information available in the institutes.
Students will be able to apply to more than one institute/course of their choice.
The portal will also be a one-stop spot for student registration, visa application process, choosing the desired courses and receiving offer letters from the institute.
What is the Study in India Programme?
Launched by: Ministry of Education
Aim: To increase the number of international students in India and promote India as the preferred study destination, providing affordable and quality education as per global standards.
Partnership with Premier Education Institutes: The programme involves partnership with educational institutes fulfilling one of the following criteria:
– National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking (<=100)
– National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation score (>=3.01)
– Institutes of National Importance (INI)
Significance: India being one of the largest higher education systems in the world, our universities offer a diverse range of courses catering to the evolving needs of the global workforce. The programme seeks to facilitate international students’ access to these courses and showcase the country’s academic excellence.
