Study in India
Aug 26, 2009
Not surprisingly, there are many differences between studying in the Netherlands and studying in India.
There are 369 Universities at present comprising:
- 222 State Universities
- 20 Central Universities
- 109 Deemed Universities
- 5 Institutions established under States legislations
- 13 Institutes of National Importance established by Central Legislation.
Four new Central Universities Acts are in the process of being brought in to force. In addition there are 18,064 colleges.
Indian experience
Studying and living in India is a special experience. India is a country rich in cultural heritage, having multi religious society. A cosmopolitan environment and easy acceptance of all cultures and religions, makes India a friendly nation. Students love and enjoy their stay in India They get ample opportunity to know the cultures and traditions of India, and revel in the scenic beauty of the country.
Global Recognition
Indian universities and institutes of higher education and research have made significant contribution in research and development in the areas ranging from biotechnology to ocean engineering. In traditional subjects like arts and humanities, pure sciences, applied physics, chemistry, and mathematics, Indian universities and institutes of higher studies have been playing a leading role.
The country has also been active in the development of space technology, production and launching of indigenous satellites and development of peaceful nuclear energy. Besides, India is also recognized the world over for its information technology talent.
All these developments and initiatives have brought the country to the forefront as a technologically advanced nation. In fact, a large number of developing countries today look at India for training and guidance to further their development initiatives.
The courses as well as professionals trained in Indian educational institutions are recognized the world over - 200 of the Fortune 500 companies regularly participate in campus placements in Indian institutions.
The World Centre for Education
India is today recognized as a world centre for education. Indian entrepreneurs are making a mark throughout the world. Their ideas, technical knowledge and entrepreneurship have yielded unprecedented growth in income, employment and wealth. The credit goes to the sound and practical educational foundation they have received in India.