NITI Aayog releases report on Internationalisation of Higher Education in India
NITI Aayog released a policy report, 'Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations', on 22 December 2025, prepared with an IIT Madras-led consortium.
Summary
NITI Aayog released the report 'Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations' on 22 December 2025, prepared with an IIT Madras-led consortium of knowledge partners and focused on 'internationalisation at home' as envisioned in NEP 2020. The NITI Aayog report draws on a survey of 160 Indian higher education institutions across 24 states and interviews with experts from 30 international institutions in 16 countries. At the launch, NITI Aayog Member Dr. V.K. Paul said India should target hosting 1 lakh international students across Central and State universities by 2030.
Key facts
- Released
- 22 December 2025
- Prepared with
- IIT Madras-led consortium
- Focus
- 'Internationalisation at home' (NEP 2020)
- Survey
- 160 HEIs across 24 states; 100+ questions
- Global inputs
- Experts from 30 institutions in 16 countries
- Target suggested
- 1 lakh international students by 2030
Practice MCQs 2 questions
NITI Aayog's December 2025 report on internationalisation of higher education was prepared in collaboration with a consortium led by which institution?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Madras
PIB 2207555: the report is an outcome of collaboration between NITI Aayog and an IIT Madras-led consortium of knowledge partners.
At the launch of NITI Aayog's internationalisation report, what target for hosting international students by 2030 was suggested?
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Correct answer: D — 1 lakh
PIB 2207555: Dr. V.K. Paul said India must target to host 1 lakh international students across Central and State Universities by 2030.