There has also been a decline in the number of Indians studying in the US, UK, while more students are opting to pursue their education in France, Germany.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh had long-running govts led by OBC leaders. But it's Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra that provide scholarships to OBC students going abroad.
Education consultants, financing companies claim there is a rise in interest from students living in tier 2 and 3 cities. Foreign degrees will be of help in future, say students.
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The decline of Indian students in Canada, USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand should go down by around 80%. That should be a correct figure.