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SII Portal Launched Nation
SMOOTH EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY OF

FOREIGN STUDENTS THROUGH

'STUDY IN INDIA'

Nalanda, Vikramashila and Vallabh
universities tell the story of the glorious
past of Indian education which have been
the center of attraction for students and
scholars from different parts of the world.
To establish India again as a global center,
the current government of India has
implemented the new National Education
Policy 2020 and has also increased the
number of universities. In this series, Study
in India Portal (SII) was launched on August
3 so that students from all over the world
can get all the facilities on one stop platform.

he Ministry of Education has launched the Study global workplace. The SII program will attract talented
in India portal in collaboration with the Ministry and ambitious students from around the world to
Tof Home Affairs and the Ministry of External study in India's vibrant and culturally diverse academic
Affairs. SII program is a flagship program launched environment by providing an unmatched experience.
by the Ministry of Education in 2018. Launching
the portal, the Union Minister for Education, Skill Students will get one stop solution
Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Study in India portal provides comprehensive
Pradhan said that in line with Prime Minister Narendra information about Indian higher education institutions.
Modi's vision of making education transcend geo- The website provides information on academic
political boundaries, the Study in India portal aims programs covering undergraduate, postgraduate,
to make India a preferred destination for higher doctoral level programs as well as courses in Indian
education, shaping the promising future is going knowledge systems such as yoga, Ayurveda, classical
to be an important step towards erasing academic arts, etc. Academic facilities, research support and
boundaries. The implementation of the National related information are available here. The new website
Education Policy 2020 has already begun with the will allow students to apply for more than one institute/
entry of foreign universities into India and the opening course of their choice. International students will
of international campuses of our premier institutions. also find here an integrated one-stop solution for the
In the program, Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar registration and visa application process.
said the portal reflects the government's commitment
to make India a global education hub by welcoming The program attracted participation of
students from diverse backgrounds. This will mark ambassadors from more than 10 countries
a strong international presence of Brand 'India' in Ambassadors of more than 10 countries participated
the education sector. He added that the presence of in the Study in India portal launch event. Students from
international students would also benefit domestic Russia, Thailand, Japan, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Kazakhstan
students such as connecting more closely with the and Republic of Korea, studying in India, presented
globalized world and being better prepared for the mementos as a mark of respect at the event.

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