Education market overview
India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, with its GDP projected to reach USD $8 trillion by 2030. With a median age of just 32, it is also one of the youngest nations on the planet. This youthful energy is reflected in education and mobility—nearly 50,000 Indian students arrived in Australia in 2022, making India our second-largest source of international students.
On our campuses and in our communities, they are supported by vibrant cultural networks, including the Australia-India Council.
India has the third largest education system in the world, with over 40 million students enrolled across more than 60,000 institutions. With almost 140 million people of college-going age, India produces one in every four graduates worldwide, making it a key contributor to the global talent pool.
The pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital education across K–12, higher education, vocational training, and corporate learning. This shift has fuelled rapid growth in India’s edtech market, which is projected to rise from USD $2.8 billion in 2020 to USD $10.4 billion by 2025.
India’s ambitious National Education Policy (NEP) is reshaping the sector with reforms that modernise learning and benchmark it against global standards. With millions of new students enrolling each year, India’s higher education sector is not only empowering its youth but also shaping the future of global knowledge and innovation.
Meet Suchita Gokarn, Director – International Education in Mumbai, India
Suchita Gokarn is an International Education Marketing Professional with over twenty years of proven strategic operating experience spanning India and South Asia.
She is currently, the Director International Education, Investment NSW. In her role, she collaborates with schools, skills providers, EdTech companies, and higher education institutions across the NSW–India corridor, fostering meaningful partnerships and long-lasting relationships.
She began her career with the British Council, where she became the youngest senior manager in the organisation, leading the Study UK brand in India while also overseeing a portfolio of scholarships and strategic partnerships. After her tenure with the British Council, she served as Program Director of the Inlaks Foundation, overseeing a diverse scholarship and grants portfolio for study opportunities in India, UK, USA, and Europe, while also spearheading the development of new partnerships and innovative funding models for the organisation.
Suchita has had the privilege of being educated in the UK and was awarded the British Chevening Scholarship for a master’s in molecular Genetics at the University of Leicester. She is a strong advocate for the transformative power of studying abroad, a belief that has shaped her passion and career in international education marketing and strategy.
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How Study NSW is promoting education in India
Study NSW provides various opportunities to NSW education providers to engage and grow their market share in India
- 2024 Study NSW Education Showcase in Chennai and Coimbatore – Education showcase to promote NSW education as the leading study destination.
- 2025 Educator’s Roundtable in Lucknow, Jaipur, Delhi and Chandigarh – A series of roundtable events with educators from Indian schools focused on building connections and open discussions on student support and wellbeing.
- 2025 NSW EdTech delegation to DIDAC – Study NSW brings together the edtech providers from India and NSW to a dedicated conference and plays an active role in promoting Edtech.
- Bespoke TNE opportunities in priority sectors – We are actively seeking NSW providers that are interested in TNE, research partnerships and industry collaborations.
- Supporting new campuses in India – Facilitating discussions and collaborations with relevant stakeholders in India.
