Students from abroad preferring Maharashtra for professional education

Every year, the number of students going abroad for education from India increases. However, Maharashtra is also becoming a preferred destination for international students. This year, 1,112 students from 52 countries applied for admission to various professional courses in the state through the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell). Of these, 271 students have taken admission so far.

Out of the total applicants, 430 are foreign nationals, while 682 are Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). These students are primarily attracted to engineering, management, and law courses.

The highest number of applications came from Nepal (74), followed by the United Arab Emirates (72), Indonesia (61), Qatar (37), Saudi Arabia (34), Oman (26), Kuwait (19), and the United States (10). Additionally, students from countries like Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Argentina, and the UK also registered for admission.

Pune: The Most Preferred City

Among foreign students, Pune remains the top choice for education in Maharashtra. Prominent institutions like COEP, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, ILS Law College, Cummins College of Engineering, and Pimpri-Chinchwad College of Engineering (including its Research branch in Ravet) have received the highest preference.

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Students have also shown interest in reputed institutions such as Walchand College of Engineering in Sangli and VJTI. Officials from the Department of Higher and Technical Education stated that efforts are underway to improve the quality of higher and technical institutions to attract more international students, not just for engineering but across all professional disciplines.