Every year, over a million Indian students head abroad for higher education, driven by aspirations of better academic quality, global exposure and promising career opportunities. This mass outflow not only strains India’s economy, but also reflects deep-rooted challenges within its education system. With rising visa restrictions in the U.S., India faces a unique opportunity to rethink and reform its domestic higher education landscape. This blog explores the key drivers behind this academic exodus and potential policy solutions to counter it.
