Economic and other Considerations: A Case for Marking some Higher Fee Structure Seats (SMART seats) in University of Delhi Admissions

Abstract

According to Subhas Sarkar, the then Union Education Minister of State, in a written response to a parliament question in February 2023, more than 30 lakh Indians went abroad for higher education during 2017-2022.[1] The minister was also asked if it is a fact that the money being spent by Indian students abroad is more than the education budget of the country, the answer to which was not given. Also, Hurun India Report, (Luxury Consumer Survey, December 2023) showed that 70 percent of Indian millionaires prefer to send their children to study abroad.