Indian students' shift toward Iran for education
More Indian students are choosing Iran for medical studies—nearly 2,000 in 2024, up from just 737 in 2019.
At the same time, fewer are heading to Israel, with numbers dropping from 1,200 to 862 last year after the October conflict.
Safety concerns and shifting global events are shaping these choices.
India evacuates students from Israel
With tensions rising between Israel and Iran, Indian officials have been quick to act—moving about 600 students from Tehran to Qom and helping others leave through Armenia.
So far, at least 110 Indians (including many from Kashmir) have been evacuated to Armenia.
Global conflicts can change where young people choose to study
This shift shows how global conflicts can change where young people choose to study.
The government's efforts highlight how education is closely tied to safety and world events—something every student thinking about studying abroad now has to consider.