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'Mission Admissions', a rollercoaster of google searches, frantic form-filling, and the entire fam chasing deadlines. But it is not easy for Gen Z. Hiring slowdowns are adding spice to this already fiery mix. Top colleges, even the IITs and IIMs, are struggling to secure those juicy job offers for their grads. So, what are the options? Fly abroad for a foreign degree? Stay desi and explore private colleges or government colleges? Host Prachi Verma gets you the answer sheet from Dr Ananya Mukherjee, vice chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Piyush Kumar, Regional Director for South Asia and Mauri...

Young women in India's smaller towns and rural areas are increasingly pursuing foreign degrees, as evidenced by the rising demand for educational loans and applications to international universities. Avanse Financial Services reports that as of December, nearly 45% of students availing educational loans from non-metro cities are women. This trend has been growing post-pandemic, with female students showing interest in traditionally male-dominated fields like STEM courses.

Indian students are increasingly opting to study abroad, driven by factors such as the desire for a foreign degree and career, a rise in candidates from Tier 2/3 cities, and increased financial aid and scholarships from foreign institutes. This surge comes as student applicants from China decline. Study abroad platforms have reported a significant increase in enrollments.

UGC Draft Guidelines: The UGC has placed restrictions on degrees obtained through distance and online learning methods, as well as on those attained through franchise agreements.