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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
India-Canada diplomatic reset boosts student confidence
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in NRI 1. Harvard and Trump administration resume talks to resolve ongoing feud Reset in diplomatic relations between India and Canada has restored confidence among Indian students and parents, with most study-abroad platforms expecting a 20-30% increase in admissions in Canadian colleges this latest improvement in bilateral ties comes as a huge relief for students who had to stall their Canada study plans for more than a year. It also marks a blessing for those who had shortlisted the US as their only overseas study option but were forced to consider other destinations due to stricter visa and immigration rules adopted by the Donald Trump administration earlier this Sharma, a Delhi-based student, who had deferred her Fall 2024 offer from the University of Toronto due to visa uncertainty is now busy packing her bags. 'Following the improved bilateral climate, she reactivated her application and is now headed to study Computer Science this Fall,' said Adarsh Khandelwal, co-founder, Collegify, a study-abroad platform that helped with the admission.'Since the easing of tensions, we have observed a 31% increase in active Canadian applications for the Fall 2025 intake,' said permit approvals for Canada from India plunged 42% to 131,000 in 2023 from 226,000 in the year before, according to IRCC/Immigration, Refugees And Citizenship Canada/ data. Approvals fell a further 31% in Q1 2025 to 30,640 permits but experts predict a recovery in the coming Group, a study-abroad consulting firm, saw a 10-12% drop in Indian students' interest in Canadian academic institutions due to the diplomatic standoff, said founder Sanjay Laul.'There's a growing sense that it's getting harder to navigate the visa process for the US. Even students with strong academic profiles are facing unpredictability,' said Laul, adding that the current scenario is turning Canada a more attractive destination for Indian visa policies introduced by Canada and tighter measures taken by the Trump government especially on limiting foreign student enrolment had cast a cloud of doubt and uncertainty, according to Atul Verma, co-founder, Masterclass Space.'The signal of improving diplomatic ties between India and Canada comes as a welcome whiff of fresh air,' he current trends are all positive as there is an increase in student confidence and positive sentiment, noted Piyush Kumar, regional director, South Asia, IDP Education.'Canada has consistently remained a preferred destination, and this renewed engagement will contribute positively to students' plans for future intake,' said said IDP continues to see strong interest from Indian students in traditional English-speaking countries like Canada, the US, the UK and Australia.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India-Pakistan tensions make many rethink study-abroad plans
Amidst heightened India-Pakistan tensions, the education-abroad market initially faced uncertainty as parents reconsidered plans due to safety and financial concerns. While the ceasefire offers some relief, anxieties persist, prompting families to weigh alternative options. Experts advise against hasty decisions, emphasizing long-term aspirations and financial preparedness, though some consultants foresee limited impact on study abroad numbers. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: The education-abroad market may see a hit in the short term as many parents and students are reconsidering their foreign study plans due to concerns over safety, travel and even finance amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, said experts. They don't expect the ceasefire that the two countries announced on Saturday to immediately alter the sentiment. Education consultants have been flooded with queries over the past few days from people considering study-abroad options. With a ceasefire in place, the apprehensions may ease a bit but not disappear until normalcy is restored, they said."While the ceasefire brings temporary relief, uncertainty still prevails. Over the past 72 hours, we've seen a surge in queries—families are increasingly asking whether to proceed with study-abroad plans or explore alternative options,' said Adarsh Khandelwal, cofounder of Collegify, a college-admissions they said, many parents were reconsidering study-abroad plans for their children due to worries about the potential financial hit as a fallout of the conflict.A businessman from a tier-2 city, whose daughter was set to go abroad this year, has instead decided to send her to an Indian university because his income was 'not guaranteed anymore' and consider a master's degree abroad depending on the situation then. However, with the ceasefire in place, these plans may shift again, he told advises against making hasty decisions. 'Our advice to students and families is not to abandon long-term aspirations because of short-term disruptions. Plan smartly and build financial buffers,' said people may now wait for more clarity before making a decision, said education consultants.'Until the conflict is completely resolved there could be short-term dips in study abroad applications, particularly among economically vulnerable families,' said Nikhil Jain, founder of ForeignAdmits Travel disruptions and economic strain could make studying abroad less affordable, he parents may also see studying abroad as a way to ensure their children's safety and protection from any future disruptions in India, said conflicts may have an impact on people's earnings and their capability to pay, according to Kamlesh Vyas, partner, Deloitte India. "We may have situations where parents can no longer afford foreign education (in case things worsen),' he with the ceasefire in place, some students who have firmed up plans to study abroad are advancing their travel some consultants, like study abroad platform Career Mosaic, do not see any significant impact on the number of Indian students planning to study abroad. 'While students are aware of the geopolitical situation, they continue to prioritise their long-term academic and career objectives,' said Career Mosaic founder Abhijit are largely sticking to their plans, he said, adding: 'In case tensions rise, we anticipate the impact on India's study abroad market would be limited and temporary.'The real impact of this on Indian students wanting to go abroad would only be visible in the coming weeks and months, said experts.
