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Indians trust education but favour opportunities abroad: Ipsos survey

A global Ipsos survey found Indians highly trust education yet 76% believe young people have better opportunities abroad, revealing a gap between faith in schooling and domestic career prospects.

Puja Shil | | 1 min read

Indians trust education but favour opportunities abroad: Ipsos survey
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In Brief

  1. Indians strongly trust schools and degrees more than most G20 peers.
  2. 76% of Indians feel young people have better chances abroad.
  3. The survey covered 16 G20 countries, highlighting India's unique outlook.
  4. This shows faith in education but lower confidence in local opportunities.

A recent Ipsos survey covering 16 G20 countries reveals Indians hold significant trust in their education system. They express a strong belief in the value of schools and university degrees compared to other nations surveyed.

Despite this, 76% of Indian respondents said they believe young people would have better opportunities if they moved abroad. This points to a notable disconnect between confidence in educational qualifications and perceptions about career prospects within India.

The data highlights a dual perspective: a faith in education as a means of personal advancement, but concern over the availability or quality of opportunities domestically. Such views may influence decisions on migration and career planning among Indian youth.

Officials and policymakers could consider this gap when designing strategies to retain talent and enhance the domestic job market's appeal.

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