Students and families must stress test repayment capacity based on Indian salary standards.
'Unfortunately, today most ministers are busy with either election duty or praising duty. They are not interested in serving duty.' 'Ministers have become relaxed like retired people still holding onto jobs.' 'Look at how the NEET paper leaked. But there is no accountability.' 'After 12 years, they have become saturated. They are short of ideas.'
In an online chat with readers, NNS Chandra offers career advice.
In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.
The QS World University Tour provides students an opportunity to speak directly with admissions staff from the world's leading universities. Read on.
The study abroad checklist you must have
Announcement of the Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust's scholarships to Indian women graduates of recognised Indian universities to pursue higher education abroad.
General insurers in India have started campaigns highlighting the benefits of buying a student's travel insurance in India, as opposed to buying one offered by the university abroad, says Tinesh Bhasin.
Don't let the hole in your wallet stop you from studying abroad. Karan Gupta looks at some funding options for you.
A few important things to be kept in mind in this context.
A look at the writing section of the IELTS and how you can improve your score with a simple-to-practice strategy
If you are planning for a long-term goal like your child's education in a foreign university, invest about 20% of your portfolio in foreign assets that can provide a hedge against the rupee's depreciation.
rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers expert advice on about pursuing higher education abroad.
The QS World Grad School Tour, graduate education fairs for aspiring graduate candidates interested in Masters and PhD programmes, visits India -- for its very first Fall Fair in November 2008.
The GMAT is not the 'be all, end all' of an application.
Just as Indian students travel overseas for higher studies, international students are coming to India for a range of courses. Technology, culture, English skills and more are attracting them to India.
rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers guidance about the best courses and colleges for an international education.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised the Modi government following the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, citing paper leaks and corruption.
Overseas education counsellor Karan Gupta tackles these are other queries related to studying abroad.
You want the name of a top foreign B-School to feature on your resume. International education expert Karan Gupta has a few recommendations.
From tackling visa woes to admission counselling, rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta helps you choose the right course and country to study abroad.
The CBI's investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has revealed that the leaked question paper allegedly reached Rajasthan through an accused, with students paying significant sums for access. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities questioning individuals and tracing the money trail.
The South Korean government is inviting applications for fully funded Seoul Tech Scholarships 2025.
CollegePond.com answers your queries and tells you all you need to know about pursuing an education abroad.
The biggest challenge with public sector banks is the processing time, which is why starting early helps.
While the murder of an Indian student in UK in December 2011 can never be condoned the incident brings to forefront as to why Indians going abroad for expensive higher education must insure their education loan.
There are three aspects of this decision that you would have to weigh in to make an appropriate choice -- namely skills, interests and values.
Raj Ganguly, education consultant, examines the pros and cons of studying in New Zealand: Will I find a job after graduation? How much money will it cost? Read on
Sree Sreenivasan, one of the 20 most powerful south asians in America, answers questions about studying in the US. As dean of students at Columbia's journalism school, he interacts intimately with university students.
A look at the various decisions you must make in the beginning of the study abroad process. What programme is right for me? How can I save money? Read on
Karan Gupta, education counsellor, discusses key preparation tactics for international students before their departure to a foreign university.
Think carefully of all the factors that are important to you and check whether your university offers the things you are looking for.
In an online chat with readers, Anshika Singh, Senior Vice President-Student Engagement at Univariety.com addressed queries on how to pick the right course and university abroad.
Counsellor Navneeta Sen Gupta from EGE Global Education tells you why it is important to plan in advance and interact with as many people as you can, before you take that trip abroad.
Planning to travel abroad to study? Presenting you an essential list of things you must have in your backpack.
Being a student means a lot of things, not only grades, says overseas consultant NNS Chandra, in his advice to readers.
Be ready for self-discovery and conscious adaptation to fit yourself in a new culture.
If you're looking for immediate returns, it is unlikely to happen in today's environment
In the wake of University of North Virginia shutting down due to lack of accreditation, Sunit Survase, director, Grad Dreams Education Consulting offers advice on how students can identify a genuine international university from a fake one.
