Studying Abroad vs Studying In India (7 Point Comparison)

Summary

This video script discusses the pros and cons of studying in India versus studying abroad. It highlights the intense competition for limited seats in top Indian institutes like IITs, contrasting it with the easier admission process to globally ranked universities abroad. The script also touches on factors such as cost, proximity to family, job opportunities, and personal growth from exposure to new environments. It emphasizes the importance of education in shaping one's future and encourages students to consider their options wisely, whether studying in India or abroad.

Takeaways

• 🏆 The competition for admission into top Indian institutions like IITs is high due to limited seats and high demand, making it more challenging than getting into some foreign universities with better QS rankings.
• 💰 Studying abroad is generally more expensive, but scholarships can help mitigate the cost, whereas studying in India is more cost-effective.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Proximity to family is a significant factor for some students, favoring studying in India where students can be closer to their loved ones compared to studying abroad.
• 💼 Job opportunities after graduation can be better abroad, especially in countries like Canada, where most graduates get placed, even if not in their field of study, due to higher pay.
• 🌐 Studying abroad offers the opportunity to discover new perspectives and grow personally by stepping out of one's comfort zone.
• 🔄 The flexibility to change subjects during studies is more common in foreign universities compared to Indian institutions.
• 🏛 The debate on patriotism and studying abroad is addressed, with the speaker advocating for gaining international skills to benefit one's home country.
• 📚 The importance of education in shaping one's future is emphasized, suggesting that the quality of education should not be compromised for cost.
• 🎓 The benefits of studying in India are mainly its lower cost and the opportunity to be among the top students in a competitive environment.
• 🛂 Studying abroad often includes the advantage of post-study work visas, which can lead to better job prospects and higher average salaries compared to India.
• 🚀 The video encourages students to be smart about their choices, considering the long-term impact of their education on their career and life.

Q & A

What are the top Indian universities mentioned in the video?

The top Indian universities mentioned are IIT Bombay, IIT Bangalore, IIT Delhi, and IIM Ahmedabad.

How do the QS rankings of IITs compare to some foreign universities?

According to QS rankings, IIT Bangalore is around 150, IIT Bombay is 170, and IIT Delhi is 200 something. Foreign universities like Cardiff University and Glasgow University rank better than these IITs.

Why is it easier to get into top QS ranking universities abroad compared to IITs?

It is easier to get into top QS ranking universities abroad because of the higher number of seats and lower competition. For example, IITs have limited seats with a very high number of applicants, while foreign universities have a higher acceptance rate.

What is the major advantage of studying in India mentioned in the video?

The major advantage of studying in India mentioned is the lower cost compared to studying abroad.

How does proximity to family influence the decision to study in India versus abroad?

Proximity to family is an important factor for the speaker, as studying in India allows for more frequent visits to family, which is not as feasible when studying abroad.

What are the job opportunities like for graduates in India compared to those who study abroad?

Job opportunities abroad are generally better, with higher salaries and better placement rates compared to India. Graduates from abroad often find jobs more easily and earn significantly more than their counterparts in India.

What is the speaker's response to criticism about promoting studying abroad over patriotism?

The speaker mentions that many patriotic Indians like Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Ratan Tata studied abroad and returned to contribute to India. He suggests gaining skills from abroad and then using them to benefit the country.

How does studying abroad contribute to personal growth according to the speaker?

Studying abroad exposes students to new experiences and environments, allowing them to grow and learn outside their comfort zones, which contributes significantly to personal development.

Is it possible to change subjects while studying in India compared to abroad?

It is highly unlikely to change subjects in India, while it is much more feasible in the United States or European colleges.

What advice does the speaker give about discussing education funding with parents?

The speaker advises students to openly discuss funding options with their parents to ensure they understand how much their parents are willing to spend on their education.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Comparative Study: India vs Abroad

The speaker discusses the intense competition in India for admission into top colleges like IIT Bombay, IIT Bangalore, and IIT Delhi, which are the only ones ranked in the QS rankings. They contrast this with the ease of getting into Cardiff University or Glasgow University, which are ranked higher than the IITs. The speaker attributes this disparity to the principle of supply and demand, with limited seats in top Indian institutions and a high number of applicants. They also mention the availability of scholarships for studying abroad.

05:02

💼 Job Opportunities and Personal Growth

This paragraph focuses on the job prospects and personal growth associated with studying abroad versus in India. It points out that unless one graduates from a highly prestigious Indian institute, job opportunities in India may not be as promising. The speaker shares that even graduates from top Indian universities sometimes struggle to find jobs, whereas in countries like Canada, most students find employment, even if not in their field of study. The paragraph also touches on the higher salaries and better job satisfaction abroad, the importance of being patriotic by acquiring skills from abroad to benefit one's home country, and the personal growth that comes from studying in a different cultural environment.

Keywords

💡Competition

In the context of the video, 'competition' refers to the intense rivalry among students aiming to secure admission into top Indian institutes like IITs. This is highlighted by the high number of applicants vying for a limited number of seats, making it much more difficult to gain entry compared to some universities abroad, where admission rates are higher due to lower demand.

💡QS Rankings

QS Rankings are a globally recognized university ranking system that evaluates institutions based on various performance indicators. In the video, the speaker mentions that only a few Indian universities, such as IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Bangalore, rank within the top 200, whereas several foreign universities rank higher, implying better perceived quality and ease of admission abroad.

💡Cost

Cost refers to the financial expense associated with studying, which includes tuition fees, living expenses, and other related costs. The video contrasts the high cost of studying abroad with the relatively lower cost of education in India, noting that while scholarships are available for studying abroad, overall, it remains a significant financial consideration.

💡Proximity to Family

Proximity to family addresses the physical closeness to one's family while studying. The speaker values being near family highly, preferring to stay in India to maintain frequent contact, which is less feasible when studying abroad due to distance and travel constraints.

💡Job Opportunities

Job opportunities pertain to the availability and quality of employment prospects post-graduation. The video asserts that graduates from prestigious foreign universities often find better and higher-paying jobs compared to their counterparts from Indian universities, even if they do not work in their field of study.

💡Brain Drain

Brain drain refers to the phenomenon of highly skilled individuals emigrating from their home country to pursue better opportunities abroad. The speaker addresses criticism that promoting studying abroad contributes to brain drain, but argues that acquiring skills abroad and returning to India can be beneficial for the country's development.

💡Patriotism

Patriotism in this context is the loyalty and devotion to one's country. The speaker defends the idea of studying abroad by citing historical and contemporary Indian figures who studied overseas and returned to contribute significantly to India, suggesting that patriotism includes bringing back and applying acquired knowledge to one's home country.

💡Exposure to New Experiences

Exposure to new experiences involves encountering diverse cultures, ideas, and practices while studying abroad. The speaker highlights that studying outside India offers opportunities to learn and grow beyond the familiar environment, fostering personal and professional development.

💡Post-Study Work Visa

A post-study work visa allows international students to remain in the host country to work after completing their studies. The video mentions this as a significant advantage of studying abroad, as it enhances job prospects and provides practical work experience, which is often more challenging to secure in India.

💡Average Salary

Average salary refers to the typical earnings of graduates. The speaker compares the average salaries in India and abroad, illustrating that graduates from foreign universities, particularly in countries like Germany, earn significantly higher incomes than those from Indian universities, making studying abroad financially more appealing.

Highlights

Studying in India versus abroad comparison with no bias towards either.

High competition for limited seats in top Indian universities like IITs.

International universities like Cardiff and Glasgow are ranked higher than some IITs and have easier admission processes.

Cost is a major concern for studying abroad, but scholarships can help mitigate expenses.

Proximity to family is a significant advantage of studying in India.

Job opportunities in India are limited unless graduating from a top-tier institute.

Abroad, job opportunities are more abundant, even if not in the field of study.

Patriotism does not preclude studying abroad; many Indian leaders and influencers have international education.

Studying abroad allows for personal growth and exposure to new experiences.

The option to change subjects is more feasible in foreign universities.

Studying in India may be less beneficial unless at a top-ranked university.

Education is pivotal for future prospects and should not be compromised for cost.

The pressure on students in India is high, and going beyond is crucial for success.

Studying abroad, even with average performance, can lead to better outcomes.

The importance of managing and striving for success when studying abroad.

The video concludes with an encouragement to make informed decisions about studying in India or abroad.

Transcripts

okay studying in India versus studying

abroad disclaimer I do not get paid

either ways if you study in India or

study abroad part I do get paid in

comments so please make sure to comment

if you like this video

first major difference is that there is

a lot of competition what do I mean by

that so first of all the best

universities in India the best colleges

in India are IIT Bombay IIT Bangalore

and IIT Delhi apart from these three

colleges none of our other colleges even

come in Qs rankings except I am

Ahmedabad none other college comes in Qs

rankings and also these three iits come

up to 150 so IIT Bangalore is somewhere

around 150 IIT Bombay is 170 and IIT

Delhi is 200 something so that's the Qs

rankings I now consider this getting

into Cardiff University Glasgow

University now these are better than

according to QSC rankings these are

better than IIT Delhi IIT Bombay IIT

Bangalore so if you trust the Qs

rankings getting into these iits is so

difficult but at the same time getting

into Glasgow University extra these are

so easy like even if you have 70 percent

marks you might just end up in these

colleges so what is the reason for

what is the reason for this it's pure

demand and Supply you do not have a lot

of seats in IIT Delhi you do not have a

lot of seats in IIT Bangalore there are

just 60 70 seats no still for 60 70

seats there are one lakh people are

playing but at the same time in these

top Qs ranking universities the

admission the applications that go to

these universities are one student one

is to seven one is to six that means

they accept every sixth person so that

is why getting into a good Qs ranking

University abroad is easier so this

point goes to study abroad

second point of difference is cost and

definitely cost is a big major cause of

concern when you study abroad now there

are some scholarships you have talked

about those scholarships on this channel

I would leave the link of entire

scholarship playlist in which you get to

apply for like 20 30 scholarships you

can apply for all those free of cost

I'll leave the link at the end of this

video make sure to watch this video till

the end but when I talk about cost that

point definitely goes to study in India

okay so one point goes to study abroad

one point goes to study in India next

point would be proximity to family I

know this might not be a big point for

you it's a big point for me the more I

stay close to my family the better it is

for me why because at the end of the day

we are living such a short life and I

would want to live this life with the

people I love the most and if I am in

India I can get to meet my parents more

often than if I was studying let's

suppose in Canada because I talk to

students from Canada they get to visit

their family once in their entire term

of three years I don't want that so this

point it came to study in India it's an

important point for me

next point is job opportunities now

unless you're graduating from a very

good high prestigious Institute of India

the job opportunities are not that great

I come from Commerce I graduated from

one of the best universities of India

and I did end up getting jobs but many

of many of my friends also did get jobs

but there's there were some people who

did not end up getting jobs even from

the best Institute of India that's a

cause of concern

and at the same time when you look at

job opportunities abroad when you talk

about Canada almost everyone gets placed

now do they get placed in the same field

they don't but the amount of money that

they make is what makes them more than

happy with what they're doing I mean I

talked to students from Canada who did

not end up in the field that they were

studying for but still they're happy

because the money that they're making in

that field is good I recently did a poll

on my Instagram page and the poll said

would you rather be sad and take a

high-paying job or stay happy and take a

low paying job and turns out people

ended up wanting to go for a high-paying

job so that makes me feel like giving

this point to study abroad because yeah

definitely the jobs that you will get

there will be better now there are some

people who tell me that Muradi are one

of those reasons why there is brain

drain happening in India and are you not

patriotic at all because you see you try

to send every student abroad why is that

and uh the answer to that patriotism

part is gandhiji studied in an

International University BR ambedkar

studied in an International University

studied in an International University

started in an International University

so were these guys patriotic enough to

come back to the to their own country

and help the country and then I have

recent examples also and in recent

examples you have the rubaiyamani who

came back almost the entire family who

studied abroad came back you have ratan

Tata I mean I'm pretty sure you cannot

say anything to ratan Tata he also

started abroad he also came back you

have many such other examples uh you

have Dr Manmohan Singh I had written it

you had do you have Dr manwan Singh who

came back so uh patriotism completely

depends on you and I would highly

recommend you guys to get skills if you

are so patriotic get skills from abroad

and then use those skills in your own

country because only that way you can

bring back the knowledge from Western

World and that is important and not only

Western world certain way but that's

important till we live in a nutshell

most probably will never grow okay so

that was with regards to some criticism

I got in one of my videos continuing

with study abroad versus study India so

we are at 2-2 next point is when you're

studying abroad you get to discover new

things and you get to grow because you

come out of your bubble till class 12 or

till your graduation you stay in a

bubble you stay without it with your

family and you stay in that reserved

Indian environment but when you go

abroad you learn tons of new things you

get exposed to new things now if you

sustain well in those environments you

will grow and you will learn a lot so

this point definitely goes to study

abroad 3.5 versus 2.5

next point is option to change subjects

now that is highly unlikely in India

that you will get an option to change

your subject but doing the same thing in

either United States or any European

College very much possible so another

point that goes to study abroad okay

study abroad is fighting

okay honestly speaking I don't see many

benefits of studying in Indian colleges

unless you end up in a very good Indian

top tier top 10 rank University of India

otherwise if you just go to an average

private university in India that would

just be a very very very bad decision

now having said that the only benefit

you have and I genuinely feel like the

only benefit you have in studying in

India is that it's cheaper

but one thing you should know and this

is something I've been telling everyone

again and again again and again again

and again this is your education that

you're talking about your education

decides what you will do in future

with your education you can change

entire past history of your family

entire past Financial history entire

past social economic history

so if you end up being well educated

there is nothing that's going to beat it

and please don't be a fool to not talk

to your parents about your funding

options ask your parents how much

they'll be are ready to spend on you

this is something I've been emphasizing

again and again

and I'm not saying in starting in India

is bad I am a product of studying in

India but if you are studying in India

it's more important for you to be more

focused and doing tons of other things

tons of other things doing

certifications doing courses starting

startups whatever you want to do in

India is slightly difficult trust me

studying in India I feel like is

difficult why because if you don't do

anything your future is in danger

starting abroad you have a post study

work visa if you have a post study work

visa you'll get a job because their

unemployment rate touches one person

sometimes look at our unemployment rates

look at the jobs that we get average

salary right now in India is 17 000

rupees 17

000 Indian Rupees is an average salary

of a graduate in India at the same time

in Germany that's 20 times a person is

earning 20 times more money in Germany

as opposed to Indian average bachelor's

degree

so just keep in mind that if you are

starting in India there is way too much

pressure on you and I am completely for

studying in India if you are ready to

take this pressure if you are ready to

go beyond the limits and stay at the top

of your University because

if you're not actually doing that well

in India you might just face a lot of

issues later on but on the other side if

you're studying abroad even if you're

doing average studying abroad you will

end up somewhere and there is something

no one talks about everyone says

studying abroad is difficult you just

have to manage there and yeah managing

it is difficult but in India you have to

strive for success and both of these

things are absolutely amazing trust me

if you end up at either of those

situations no nothing is wrong but you

should know what your future is from

here and if you study abroad and strive

and be in the top ranks Nothing's Gonna

Stop you man

me

please stay in touch with me if you're a

smart person

and if you like this video I would

recommend you to watch this video

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