Why India is not a study destination for many foreign students where do we lag behind?

Answer 1

This is a very interesting question, and the variety of responses will give you a lot to think about.

I do not think, as one other person has said, that India lags behind in the available quality of higher education. I have spent time with researchers at several universities (JNU, Delhi, Jadavpur), IITs and the IIMs. There are some of the most highly-qualified, interesting thinkers of the world there.

A lot of the problem is capacity. It is important that Indian students have as many places as available -- far more than actually exist. It would not be a good idea for foreign students to begin to take those places, although I understand that students from surrounding countries and Africa are beginning to study in India.

"Study Abroad" or "Study India" programs are being developed to offer foreign students a short period at an Indian University or other school, and those are one kind of experience which could be of interest. Some universities here in Canada and elsewhere are sending students during their research projects to work there (IITs, IISc, etc.). I imagine the activity will increase gradually, and that interest will grow.

We are also working on joint courses -- we offer credits for our students, the Indian university for theirs, and then we meet in India for part of the course "live". The rest is done by distance, blogging, discussing via the internet, and the two profs keep in touch. It goes well in certain disciplines.

Answer 2

Image. Your country needs to advertise the beauty and the culture of your country more and show that the universities are on par with educational standards of other western countries. Brochures and advertisements not only for univerity students but also to bring in more tourists. Few Westerners know very much accurately about India in all reality. I think that if some money was spent that way the benefits would way outweigh the expense.

Answer 3

Bad question, possibly self serving.

India has some of the best rated financial and management schools in the World. (Google it if you don't beleive me) They compete with UK and US and are becoming even more relevant as the emphasis on financial markets shifts to Asia and India is recognised as one of the two most important economies.

The IT and computer schools in India also don't have to take a back seat to anyone. The best mathematical and software minds have come out of India.

You should be proud of your country and not put it down on a public forum with unfounded rubbish. Why are you doing using NY Times and US New and World Report for your reference.

Answer 4

Good question and I will give you a star for it.

Basically in quality. Yes, you have some very good uni's, but, in truth, not many. Plus, the standard of your teachers (when compared to international standards) is very low. More than anything else though, resources - India has suffered decades of poverty and conflict. It will be many years yet before the economy can support the purchase of much needed resources in its education sector.

Answer 5

incorrect team recommendations eg sehwag should not be taking part in, kaif could have been chosen for the international cup squad, etc. plus dravid is a great cricketer yet an trouble-free captain, Ganguly could be reinstated as captain plus the gamers lack the inducement, that's so for sure seen in communities like australia, south africa, etc

Answer 6

there are plenty of foreign students studying in prestigious academic institutions in India... please do not worry for them... better find avenues for Indian students who do not get admission for their higher studies...

Answer 7

corruption, bureaucracy, reservation, bloody politicians, lack of funds and many more

Answer 8

all foreigners are dum people because they will not understand our culture & vedic science