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The acceptance of visas for students headed to the US for computer science, digital technologies and related areas will continue as these competencies will be in high demand in US, according to Narayanan Ramaswamy, partner and leader for education and skill development practice at consulting firm KPMG. But not all subjects will be preferred, Ramaswamy told Mint. “Even in this (tech) domain, while visas for lower order skills like coding, maintenance, etc. could be limited, students who specialise in implementation of technologies such as AI, cloud, cyber security, etc. and focus on strategic realignment of businesses due to these technologies ... Read more

The government has introduced two special category visas for international students who want to pursue higher education in Indian academic institutions. The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the e-student visa and ‘e-student-x’ visa for international students. All interested students will be required to use the ‘Study in India’ (SII) portal launched by the government, PTI reported citing officials. The e-student visa is for eligible international students registered on the SII portal, whereas the e-student-x visa is for the dependents of those holding e-student visas. The students can apply for visas separately on the portal or through https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/, however the ... Read more

As diplomatic relations between India and Canada hit rock-bottom over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023, several students from India are getting apprehensive over pursuing their higher studies in Canada. Meanwhile, some of them who have already spent over ₹30-40 lakh on their education in Canada are reportedly remorseful of choosing Canada for not being able to find decent jobs there. Also Read | Thousands of Indian students line up for a waiter’s job in Canada | Watch video Some time ago, a video went viral wherein a long queue of applicants (most of whom were students) ... Read more

The Canadian government has announced changes to its post-graduate work permit (PGWP) for international students, which will be imposed after November 1, 2024, and onwards. What changes to PGWP eligibility criteria for working in Canada after you graduate? If you submit your study permit application on or after November 1, 2024, you must meet the new requirements that apply to your situation to be eligible to apply for a PGWP in Canada. The following are the specifics with respect to various conditions: 2. If you graduated from any other university program. Language requirement: You must prove your English or French ... Read more

With the British pound rising rapidly and racing to touch a one-year-high, UK-bound Indian students this year are likely to face a tough road ahead. One GBP is now valued at ₹110.95, thus inching closer to its one-year high level, reported Reuters. When the year 2024 kicked off, one pound was valued at ₹105 a unit, and in the first six months, it fluctuated between 100 and 105 before hitting ₹108 in July (Source: XE.com). Also Read | Credit card spend overseas to be included in LRS limit? Things you should know In the past month, the British Pound Sterling ... Read more

If you are all set to fly to Canada for your undergraduate or postgraduate studies, it is important to make all the necessary arrangements, from the student visa to the necessary documents. Notwithstanding the euphoria of studying abroad that follows this much-awaited trip overseas, one must be extra careful of a variety of things. For instance, if you believe that finding a part-time job there is a cakewalk, you are delusional. Also, if you assume that landing a job right after your degree is quite easy, you are taking a long shot. Much to your chagrin, you will have to ... Read more

Not all universities have built strong reputation for their business programme, some are definitely more sought-after than others. One would wonder as to why are non-American destinations so much economical despite the euro (€) and British pound (£) being more valued than the US dollar. This is primarily because European MBAs are usually for one year and tuition of European universities, in general, is far lower than what is charged by the US institutions. ALSO READ: Canada sets a target of 3.64 lakh study permits for 2024. How does it affect Indian students going abroad? A lowdown on an array ... Read more

The National Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has now expanded the list of examination cities for international students by adding 14 foreign cities in 12 countries. NTA announced on Wednesday, February 21, a list of 14 overseas centres that will host the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET-UG) medical exam in 2024. The notice stated, “In continuation of the public notice dated February 9, 2024, it has been decided that the exam will be conducted in foreign cities.”  Also read: ‘Patriotism and pride…’: Why NCERT panel chief wants Ramayana, Mahabharata in school textbooks The NTA notice stated that students who had already ... Read more

When attacks on Indian students in America have risen in the recent past and the UK’s economy is still struggling to recover from the mild recession it was reeling under — it is perhaps the time for Indian students to reassess the conventional study destinations of America, UK and Canada. Overall, there are 13.2 lakh Indian students currently studying abroad out of which 4.6 lakh are in the USA and 1.83 lakh students in Canada, World Bank blog data shows. Popular study destinations for Indian students: Germany There are a total of 423 higher education institutions in Germany, including 108 universities, 211 universities ... Read more

NEW DELHI: The Indian government has initiated several measures and reforms to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. In continuation of these efforts, further assistance is expected in the forthcoming budget 2024.To encourage learner-centric education, the National Credit Framework (NCrF), National Higher Education Qualification Framework, Academic Bank of Credit (ABC), and multiple entry/exit schemes have been introduced. Currently, over 1600 universities and colleges, along with more than 2.75 crore students, have enrolled on the ABC platform. Going ahead, there will be a requirement for the dissemination of information, providing support to educational institutions, and enhancing the functionalities of the ... Read more