WITH RISING INCOMES, TIER 2 & 3 CITIES NOW DRIVING DEMAND FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Driven by ambition, young Indians hailing from vibrant tier 2 and 3 towns and cities are leading the surge in demand for overseas education in India. Cities like Surat, Ludhiana, Ajmer, and Darjeeling are witnessing a rise in incomes, contributing to the growing aspiration among students to pursue education abroad. Many students cite the perceived lack of high-quality education options in India as a factor driving their desire to study overseas. This trend underscores the increasing importance placed on international education as a pathway to personal and professional growth for young Indians across various regions of the country.

It appears that a significant portion of Indians from tier 2 and 3 cities who are emigrating for international education predominantly hail from the southern and western regions of India. In contrast, there seems to be lower demand for international education among individuals residing in northern and central states. Akshay Chaturvedi, the chief executive of Leverage Edu, highlighted this trend by stating, "In 2023, we received two applications from small towns for every application from tier 1 cities." This statistic underscores the increasing interest and participation in international education among students from smaller towns and cities, particularly in southern and western India.

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