TNPSC Thervupettagam

India’s foreign student population

June 19 , 2021 1275 days 739 0
  • India’s foreign student population inched closer to 50,000 in 2019-20.
  • According to an education ministry survey, the cumulative 2019-20 foreign student population of 49,348 was slightly more than the figure of 47,427 reported in 2018-19.
  • This indicates India is still far from its aim to be a study-abroad destination with 200,000 foreign students.
  • The Highest share of foreign students come from the neighbouring countries.
    • Nepal contributes 28.1%,
    • Afghanistan 9.1%,
    • Bangladesh 4.6% and
    • Bhutan 3.8%,
  • Among states, Karnataka hosts the highest number of foreign students (10,231).
  • Tamil Nadu (4,461) stands at 5th.

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