India of all places! my friends reaction when I tell them that I want to study in India. It is not strange because many are not aware of the great advancements in India in recent years. My friends use to say that India is a very poor country, and why not study in US or Canada. Some even go as far as asking me if I am not scared of Indian snakes and magic...I use to laugh it off because they lack the current information about India. In this article I will reveal to you the reasons why India is the best place to study for any student that wants an affordable high quality education.
Weather:
If there is anything I miss about India then definitely will be the weather. Although this depends on the city where you find yourself. Indian cities do have their own unique weather and so this might not be true for all parts of India. I stayed in Mysore a city in Karnataka state, southern India.
Food:
Only in India that you will find out that eating outside in mess (restaurant) is cheaper than cooking by yourself. Food is so cheap in India with varieties of delicacies that will make you feel at home. My favorite was butter chicken and parrota, I miss that food till now. Food stuffs are damn cheap, chicken and milk are the cheapest compared to any other place in the world. Any way you chose to live you will be able to survive, it is either you cook by yourself or you patronize any nearby mess (mess is a restaurant where you pay monthly to eat maybe 2 square meals daily).
Health Care:
It is no more a hidden fact that Indian medical field have greatly improved in recent years. There is no kind of surgeries and operations you won’t get in India. Many top world celebrities visit India for their medical treatment due to the affordability of their service. As a student in India you get the opportunity to treat yourself of any health issue. You will also be rest assured that no matter any health issue you have while studying, the hospitals are fully equipped to handle it.
Basic Amenities:
You won’t believe that I once paid Rs100 as an electricity bill for a month. Yes this is true, I don’t use much energy in my apartment. The only thing I can remember that uses energy that much is my pressing iron and my laptop. I do everything with my laptop so sound system and TV wasn’t my concern. The point is that electricity bill in India is ridiculously cheap, no wonder many industries are moving their base to India. You will have 24/7 electricity and water although there use to be days with electricity cut out. But it doesn’t last more than 5 hours. House rent is also among the cheapest in the world. Recently Bangalore was rated the cheapest city to live in the world. I was paying Rs3,500 monthly for a bedroom, kitchen and hall apartment.
Education:
Indian Universities are recognized in the world, their medical and engineering colleges are of high quality. If you are not hard working you may find yourself having many back papers in these colleges. The degree colleges are for 3 years while the engineering colleges are for 4 years. Each academic session have two semesters. Post graduate/ master’s degree is for 2 years duration. New academic session usually starts on June/July so admissions process are allowed from January till June.
School fees in India are one of the cheapest around the world considering the high quality of the education. The first academic session fees are normally high compared to the subsequent ones. The fees also vary according to the course you are enrolled in, for example a BCA student will pay more fees than a BCOM student.
I paid Rs52,000 (BCA student) for my first academic session which went down to Rs46,000 for the second academic session. Also note that school fees depends on so many factors such as the prestige of the school can make it's school fees more. So it is left for you to plan on the amount you can comfortably pay and then we help you locate the best University at that rate.
Economy:
The Indian government are positively making policies that are steadily developing India. Their economy is one of the fastest growing economy in the world. You will get to see a lot of tourists and foreigners on medical or business purpose trooping into India on daily basis. There is no sign of slowing down in recent years it has being progression and advancement so far. India will be a force to reckon in coming years with the speed they are developing. These positive government policies will guarantee your peaceful stay while you plan your finances ahead of time.
Security:
Negative news are always spread faster, that is the world we live in. Many think that India is the rape capital of the world. I wonder how they came to that conclusion when there other countries topping India in this crime aspect. As a foreigner in India you ought to mingle with foreigners and then make friends with locals that are good. Don’t stay odd places at odd time especially if you are a girl, don’t put yourself in danger. During my studies I didn’t hear much crime against foreigners, there will be minor thief stories and police issues with students. That is normal because at the end of the day everything is settled amicably. India is a very safe place for students that really want to visit there and study.
Finally studying in India will give you the opportunity to visit amazing places like Taj Mahal one of the wonders of the world. So many wonderful scenic places that you will never forget in your life. It is a very beautiful place where you will get enchanted with nature’s beauty. Contact us via Whatsapp if you have any question regarding studying in India.
