Ministry of Education launches Study In India portal for international students

Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar today jointly launched Study in India (SII) portal today. The portal is a dedicated website to 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. It will be a one-stop spot for student registration, visa application process, choosing the desired courses and receiving offer letters from the institute. The programme will offer a streamlined and well-organised application process for international students seeking higher education opportunities in India.

The study in India programme with partner with educational institutions fulling the given criteria

— National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking (<=100)

— National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation score (>=3.01)

— Institutes of National Importance (INI)

 The programme, under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (MoE), aims 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.

During the launch, the Education Minister said, “SII portal is a one-stop platform that will simplify international students’ academic journey in India. Guided by the NEP, the SII Portal reflects our commitment to make India a preferred education destination as well as to blur academic boundaries.”

The Union Minister for External Affairs said that the portal signifies the government’s commitment to make India a global hub of education by welcoming students from diverse backgrounds.

Apart from the various ministers, ambassadors of more than 10 countries and students from Russia, Thailand, Japan, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea who are currently studying in India were present at the event.

 

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