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Study in India Expo 2022 opens in Colombo on March 27

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The dilemma of choosing the right university or college after high school mostly remains unanswered as there is a plethora of career choices available today for students. 


Many Sri Lankan students study overseas for their undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, ever year. A significant number of students travel to India for their higher education options considering India as a destination for quality education, affordable cost and close proximity. 


To further open up the opportunities for Sri Lankan students, the ‘Study in India Expo’ is being organised in Colombo on March 26 – 27 at The Kingsbury Colombo by Afairs Exhibitions & Media in association with ‘Study in India’- a flagship project under the Ministry of Education, Government of India as a Lead Partner. 


Some of India’s eminent government institutions like IIT Madras, IIT Ropar, IIT Roorke, NIT Silchar, NIT Puducherry which are also the partner institutions under ‘Study in India’ are participating at the expo along with India’s leading highly rated private universities and Institutions of Eminence.


“India has been a land of knowledge and believes in sharing it with the world. Consequently, EdCIL (India) Limited continues to propagate the sharing of knowledge through the Study in India Programme.


The Study in India Expo: Sri Lanka, aims at highlighting the thriving Indian higher education system and how it can benefit the Sri Lankan students wishing to study in India. Do come in great numbers and explore more at the Study in India pavilion.” says Shri Sandeep Goel, Head of Study in India.


‘Study in India’ programme facilitates the inflow of international students to study in India at globally recognised premier institutions across India. This is a truly commendable initiative of the Government of India in making esteemed Indian universities seats of global multicultural audience. 


Study in India Expo will open up the doors of all possibilities for Sri Lankan students and parents to connect with a large number of premier government, private universities & colleges and residential schools from India, interact with the admissions heads & faculties and learn more about higher and school education opportunities in India, all under one roof!


Study in India Expo will provide unparallel opportunity to the students and parents in Sri Lanka to explore the best of premier government, private universities & colleges and residential schools from India, all under one roof! 


The admission directors of India’s top line international boarding schools will guide parents about the best schooling options under IB and British board. Some of the participating schools are Woodstock School (Mussoorie), Canadian International School (Bangalore), The International School Bangalore, The Aga Khan Academy (Hyderabad) and Trio World School (Bangalore).