Question

Q22. Consider the following statements about Study India Initiative:

1. The scheme will entail the admission of foreign students from 30 countries — with a focus on South Asia, South East Asia, West Asia and Africa — to study in 160 quality higher educational institutions of India as per NIRF ranks and NAAC grades.

2. The goal of the ambitious scheme is to increase the number of foreign students in India to 2 lakh by 2023.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D

d) Neither 1 nor 2

• The scheme will entail the admission of foreign students from 30 countries — with a focus on South Asia, South East Asia, West Asia and Africa — to study in 160 quality higher educational institutions of India as per NIRF ranks and NAAC grades.
• The central education portal put in place for Study in India was comprehensive, he said. Once students register on it, they can apply for 160 institutions and get seats as per merit. It also has a provision for online counseling and a helpline number.
• The goal of the ambitious scheme is to increase the number of foreign students in India to 2 lakh by 2023