NSW International Network: Supporting Students from India

Education market overview

India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world with an anticipated GDP of 8 trillion by 2030. The population has a median age of just 32 and is one of the youngest nations across the globe. With almost 50,000 students arriving in 2022, India is now Australia’s second largest source of international students . You’ll find many welcoming cultural groups in our campuses and communities, including the Australia-India Council.

India has the third largest education system in the world with over 40 million students enrolled across a dynamic network of over 60,000 institutions, encompassing universities, colleges, and specialized centres. Nearly 140 million individuals fall within the college-going age bracket, propelling the Indian Higher Education system to become a substantial global contributor, producing approximately one out of every four graduates worldwide.

The pandemic shifted education delivery online at all levels (K-12, higher education, VET, corporate learning) and the Indian edtech market is expected to reach US$10.4bn by 2025, from US$2.8bn in 2020.

India’s reformative National Education Policy proposes several changes to modernize the education system and benchmark it against the best global standards With millions of students enrolling annually, India’s higher education sector is experiencing remarkable year-on-year expansion, not only disseminating knowledge among its citizens but also significantly contributing to the advancement of global intellectual growth

Meet Suchita Gokarn, Director – International Education in Mumbai, India

Suchita Gokarn is the International Education Director based in Mumbai, India. Suchita brings over 20 years of education marketing and strategy experience across the Indian and South Asia markets. She began her career with the British Council where she quickly became the youngest senior manager and custodian of the Study UK brand for India. She then became the Program Director of the Inlaks India Foundation where she managed a scholarship portfolio across the UK, USA and Europe. She was also responsible for developing new partnerships across institutions in India and abroad and various funding models for scholarships.

Suchita was educated in both India and the UK. She was awarded the British Chevening Scholarship to study master's in molecular genetics at the University of Leicester. After this experience she became a firm believer and advocate that studying abroad can become a life-changing experience.

Suchita looks forward to connecting with you to discuss engagement opportunities like partnerships, recruitment and is here to help you navigate the Indian Education market.

Submit an enquiry to contact Suchita.

How Study NSW is promoting education in India

NSW EdTech delegation to DIDAC 18-20 Sept, New Delhi
Study NSW: Courses and Careers Virtual Series with IDP, July 2024 to June 2025
Study NSW Education Showcase with IDP: 25 to 26 Oct, Coimbatore and Chennai
Schools Counsellors seminar: Study NSW, NSW Schools and iStep Mentors Jaipur, Lucknow August to November 2024
School Counsellors visit to Sydney/NSW, April 2025