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It is said that thousands of years ago India was the largest center of knowledge in the entire world. Students from all over the world used to come to study in universities like Nalanda-Takshashila and Vikramshila. Now the question arises whether India will ever be able to achieve that position again, then the answer lies in 2047. In fact, the way India’s education sector is progressing, the day is not far when India will once again be called Vishwa Guru. The situation will be such that people from all over the world will yearn to study in this center of knowledge. How will all this happen, let us know?
How was the pride of ancient India?
In ancient times, India was the global hub of education. Great scholars like Chanakya, Panini and Charak studied in Takshashila University (sixth century BC). Martial arts, medicine, mathematics, philosophy and Vedas were taught here. Thousands of students from Greece, China and Persia used to come to India for studies. Let us tell you that in the 5th century, Nalanda University was the largest educational center in the world. There were 10 thousand students and 2 thousand teachers here. Scholars like Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang and Itsing have also mentioned it. Apart from this, Vikramshila and Odantpuri were also very famous. According to UNESCO reports, these centers were the world’s first international universities. Nalanda has been revived to make history a part of the present and future. Under this, a new Nalanda University has been built in Rajgir (Bihar). PM Modi says that this university will return the old glory and start a new golden era.
Fast growing education sector
The market of higher education in India is expanding rapidly. More than 4 crore students are enrolled in higher education in 2025. According to AISHE report 2024-25, the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) has reached close to 30 percent. At the same time, the target of NEP 2020 is to increase it to 50 percent by 2035. Apart from this, the number of foreign students in India is increasing. In 2025, more than 72 thousand foreign students are studying in India, who have come from 200 countries. These mainly include students from Nepal, Afghanistan, Africa and the Middle East.
India is making waves in the world rankings too
Indian universities are continuously making progress in the world rankings. India’s 54 universities are included in the QS World University Rankings 2026, which were only 11 in 2015. IIT Delhi is the top Indian university, whose global rank is 123. Whereas, IIT Bombay is at 129th position, IIT Madras is at 180th position. Apart from this, 128 institutions of India are included in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, which is second after America. IISc Bangalore, JNU and Manipal University are on top in NIRF Ranking 2025.
India will become a hub of global knowledge
According to NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subramaniam, 5 lakh foreign students will study in India by 2047. India will become a global provider of education sector. Education is a separate chapter in NITI Aayog’s ‘Developed India 2047’ vision document. By 2047, India will become a 30-40 trillion dollar economy, in which knowledge-based industries will be important. The EY-FICCI report ‘Higher Education in India: Vision 2047’ states that NEP will make India a major education hub of the world. GER will be 50%. Universities will become multidisciplinary.
These schemes will give wings to progress
- National Education Policy (NEP 2020): This is the biggest change. There are plans to increase focus on multidisciplinary education, flexible degrees and research. Facility of 4 year degree, multiple entry-exit will also be provided. FYUP (Four Year Undergraduate Programme) has been implemented in many universities by 2025. Foreign universities like Deakin (Australia), Wollongong and Southampton are opening campuses in India. Zanzibar campus of IIT Madras and Abu Dhabi campus of IIT Delhi have started.
- Study in India and Internationalization: Plans have also been made to attract foreign students. For this, a blueprint has been prepared for the arrival of 5 lakh foreign students by 2047. There are preparations for easy visas, scholarships and international offices in every university. Due to UGC rules, dual degree, joint degree and student exchange are increasing. IITs and IIMs are opening campuses abroad.
- Digital Education and EdTech: Online education is being imparted through SWAYAM, DIKSHA and National Digital University (launched in 2025). Courses are being made advanced with AI and VR. Students from far and wide are getting involved in EdTech.
- Research and Innovation: Continuous funding is being provided for research and innovation from the National Research Foundation (NRF). Top universities have been given autonomy from the Institution of Eminence (IoE). Research score is increasing in QS and THE rankings.
Why will people from all over the world come to India to study?
Education in America and Britain is very expensive, whereas education in India will be cheap and of good quality. The courses from NEP will be of global standard. Indian culture, yoga, Ayurveda and Indian knowledge system will attract foreign students. Affordable living, safe campuses will make things better. It is believed that the number of students coming from Asia-Africa will be more, but the inclination of students from western countries will also increase towards India.
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