Updates from education sector:

SAT-like test to attract foreign students to India

With a SAT-like test to attract foreign students, the AICTE hopes to revive India’s flailing technical education sector while pitching India as a global education destination

The AICTE will be introducing this test before the next academic session begins. This initiative is expected to generate more revenue as well as address the problems of almost 19 % seats across technical courses going vacant. Reducing the fees for foreign students is expected to act as an incentive to encourage enrolment.

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http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/1829541/report-with-sat-like-test-govt-hopes-to-lure-foreign-students

Indian students prefer international work experience, but home is not far away

Indicatively, survey findings show an overwhelming number of students prefer international work experience after completing their course, though experts feel the reality of reverse-brain-drain is fast gaining ground due to increased opportunities and global organisations setting up base in India.

Also indicated was employers’ preference to hire foreign educated candidates due to their international exposure and application-based knowledge.

To know more, click on the link http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-29/news/38902790_1_foreign-degrees-indian-students-timesjobs-com

India’s biggest entertainment education fair indicative of booming media industry

India’s biggest entertainment, design and media education summit drew in the crowds with over 60 exhibitors and addresses by industry experts such as Pradyumna Vyas, dean of the National Institute of Design, GD Goenka, Nilesh Kulkarni, Neeta Lulla, Hemant Kenkre of Lintas among others.

The ever expanding entertainment sector has students opting for specialised career options in Film, TV, Radio, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Event Management, Photography, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Animation, Computer Graphics and more. The rapidly growing advertising industry stands at Rs25,595 crore, recording a growth of 8%.

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http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1828662/report-biggest-edutainment-summit-expects-68000-students

Indian higher education sector to prepare for a future in global market

The UGC stresses the need for a comprehensive plan to prepare Indian Higher Education sector’s future in a competitive global market where quality education is prerequisite for sustainable and responsible development. Skills development programmes are expected to combat unemployment issues.
The 87th annual general body meeting of vice-chancellors had about 400 delegates in attendance.

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http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-05-03/news/39009712_1_indian-universities-higher-education-scenario-comprehensive-plan

Higher education centres in India to help with regional issues

MHRD minister Pallam Raju spoke for the need for Higher Educational institutes to solve regional problems, while laying the foundation stone at the new IIM Raipur. The Chief Minister urged the students to conduct research on management and schemes of state government and brainstorm solutions for the states problems.

He stressed on the need to develop human resources at a faster pace through joint collaboration of state government and the institute, adding that efforts were being made to overcome problem of dearth of good teachers.

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http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-05/news/39041730_1_iim-r-mm-pallam-raju-naya-raipur

HRD Minister MM Pallam Raju Visit USA for Discussion on Higher Education

The Minister of Human Resource Development, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju informed the media that he visit Washington DC, Philadelphia and Boston from 13 to 18 May 2013. This is a continuation of India-US higher education dialogue which was initiated in 2009 after the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's visit to the US during the same year.

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http://education.oneindia.in/news/2013/05/13/hrd-minister-pallam-raju-visit-usa-for-higher-education-004946.html

Digital Education popular in Indian market

It is in developing countries like India where digital education can reach its potential. With tailor-made approaches being rolled out and demand and access to online education being high, it is good news for both educators and students.

This is expected to plug the holes in the higher education sector in the country. With internet penetration growing at a steady pace in India where educational infrastructure is limiting factor, internet connectivity alone can enable millions of youth to access higher education online.

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http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-07/edit-page/39090065_1_higher-education-online-education-quality

As the four-year undergraduate degree struggles to take off, there are warning signs aplenty

Two things seem certain. One, Delhi University (DU) is going through a crisis of identity. Two, it wants to align itself, very selectively, with parts of the American system. It can't decide whether to remain India's flagship university or become a glorified community college, so it has decided to try a hybrid approach.

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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/as-the-four-year-undergraduate-degree-struggles-to-take-off-there-are-warning-signs-aplenty/articleshow/19945156.cms

Competitor update:

The number of foreign students is close to its lowest point in a decade in New Zealand

Language schools and universities throughout New Zealand are reporting static or falling enrolments, blaming the high dollar and global recession . International student numbers had been recovering after dropping to barely 90,000 five years ago, but in 2012 fell 6% to below 92,000 and another drop is possible this year. English language schools suffered most of last year's decline. English New Zealand, which represents 25 of the schools, says enrolments at its members are down a further 10% this year.

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http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/134093/foreign-student-numbers-falling

The Rise of the International MBA by Forbes

American business schools have traditionally attracted a wide range of applicants, not only from the United States but from around the globe. However, over the last 5 years, a new trend has emerged: a higher percentage of applicants are seeking to enter international business schools each year, according to data from the Graduate Management Admission Council.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/shawnoconnor/2013/04/26/the-rise-of-the-international-mba/

German bridge course for Indian students

Students aiming to join a science or technology course in Germany will now have it easy. The Goethe-Institut in Kolkata is ready to launch a preparatory course for Class XI and XII students planning to join a fast-track programme to study in German universities next year. The programme that requires proficiency in German language aims to make Indian students conversant with the foreign tongue.

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http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-08/kolkata/39115219_1_indian-students-hannover-international-students

Singapore emerging as favourite destination for Indian entrepreneurs, companies & students

It's not just entrepreneurs who are rooting for Singapore over other destinations, including popular ones in the West. Gunit Chadha, co-chief executive officer Asia Pacific and member of the group executive committee of Deutsche Bank says: "For Indian entrepreneurs, Indian companies and Indian students, Singapore is fast emerging as an important destination in a growing look east mindset." In his Asia Pacific role, he is keen to connect Indian entrepreneurs to their counterparts in Thailand, Indonesia or the Philippines; or have Indian public sector companies share experiences with government-linked companies in Singapore.

To know more, click on the link: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-05-05/news/39027607_1_singapore-indian-entrepreneurs-indian-companies

Foreign students happy to be in Australia, but it costs

The high cost of living is an increasing cause for complaint among international students, who are otherwise pretty happy with their decision to study here.
Only 51 per cent of overseas students in Australia for higher education were satisfied with living costs, according to just-released results from the 2012 International Student Survey.

To know more, click on the link: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/foreign-students-happy-to-be-here-but-it-costs/story-e6frgcjx-1226637074905

Rise in number of Indian students going to Russia

There has been a steady rise in the number of Indian students pursuing higher education in Russian universities. The number of students enrolling in Russian universities increased by almost 60 per cent to 450 in 2012 as compared to 280 in 2011. A majority of these students enrol for medical or paramedical courses in Russia, said Timur Akhmetov of Kazan State Medical University.

To know more, click on the link below: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/education/rise-in-number-of-indian-students-going-to-russia/article4720507.ece

Indo-US education collaboration gaining ground

Indo-US collaboration in the education sector is gradually gaining ground with the two countries identifying eight joint projects worth about USD 250,000 each and implementation of a series of measures aimed at helping India address its major challenges. On his maiden trip to the US after becoming Union Minister for Human Resources and Development last October, M M Pallam Raju said 125 faculties and another 100 teachers in India have been identified who would be coming to the US for training.

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http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/indo-us-education-collaboration-gaining-ground-113051500500_1.html