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70% Indian Graduates Want To Study Abroad; 66% Plan To Return Home For Jobs: CFA Graduate Outlook Survey
24htopnews | May 21, 2026 7:09 PM CST

A CFA Institute survey found that 70% of Indian graduates want to study abroad, but 66% plan to return to India for work, reflecting growing confidence in domestic career opportunities.

Indian students continue to look overseas for higher education opportunities, but a majority now see India as the place where they eventually want to build their careers. According to the CFA Institute’s Graduate Outlook Survey 2026, 70 per cent of Indian graduates are considering or planning to study abroad to improve career prospects and gain international exposure.

The survey reflects how international education remains strongly aspirational among young Indians, especially at a time when students are looking for global experience, better employability and exposure to international work cultures.

However, the findings also point towards a growing shift in mindset. While students want to study overseas, many are no longer planning to settle abroad permanently.

Most graduates intend to return to India


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