Education Sector

Part III of IFSC Education Series: Legal Considerations for Setting Up Foreign University Campus in India: Mainland India vs GIFT IFSC

Summary: Building on Parts I and II of the IFSC Education Series, (I) Shaping Global Education: Foreign Universities in GIFT IFSC, and  (II) Setting up International Branch Campus or Offshore Education Campus in GIFT IFSC, respectively, this third instalment provides a comparative analysis of the regulatory frameworks governing campuses in Mainland India versus those in GIFT IFSC.Continue Reading Part III of IFSC Education Series: Legal Considerations for Setting Up Foreign University Campus in India: Mainland India vs GIFT IFSC

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In continuation to Part I of the III part IFSC Education series available at Shaping Global Education: Foreign Universities in GIFT IFSC, this article focusses on certain frequently asked questions in the education sector, with the objective of bringing clarity to prospective universities intending to establish International Branch Campuses (“IBC”) in GIFT International Financial Services Centre (“GIFT IFSC”) either on a standalone basis or through an Academic Infrastructure Services Provider (“AISP”) model. These FAQs also explain how a Foreign Educational Institution can establish an Offshore Educational Centre (“OEC”) in GIFT IFSC, under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Setting up and Operation of International Branch Campuses and Offshore Education Centres) Regulations, 2022 (“IBC and OEC Regulations”).Continue Reading Part II of the IFSC Education Series: FAQs on setting up International Branch Campus or Offshore Education Campus in GIFT IFSC

Education Technology

The use of digital technology in the education sector is growing at a remarkable pace in India. With news reports giving Byju’s, a Bengaluru based learning app, a valuation of over USD 2 billion in its latest round of investments, the investors’ interest in the education technology (edtech) sector is on the rise.
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“The foundation of every state is the education of its youth,” said Diogenes, the ancient Greek philosopher.

Herein lies the crux of why education remains vital for any government across the world, often as a charitable and social responsibility.

This piece intends to provide an overview of the education sector in India; to highlight some of the key legislations and regulatory regimes that govern education in the country; shed light on some of the recent government initiatives in the sector; and, in conclusion, make a case for increased private participation in Indian education.Continue Reading Regulatory Hot Broth: Why Private Participation Would Add to the Flavour of the Indian Education Sector