89% students abroad eye Indian jobs as work-abroad dream loses its shine

Indian students pursuing overseas education are increasingly reassessing where their futures lie. Data from Student Circus shows an 89% rise in engagement with India-based job opportunities between 2023 and 2024, a trend that has remained strong since. As immigration pathways tighten abroad and India's corporate ecosystem expands, globally educated students are viewing the country not as a fallback option, but as a destination offering growth, stability, and long-term career potential.

By TRISHA TEWARI