OnlineSouth India
Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Vizag, Hubli, Mangalore and Mysore, online.
14–17 October 2027
Online Expo - India, 14–24 October 2027
India Online University Fair 2027
Two full weeks, twenty major student markets, one free registration. India is the largest part of the World Study Expo online programme, and it is split in two because the country is not one recruitment market.
How can students in India meet international universities online?
Through the India Online Study Expo, a free virtual university fair running across two weeks of the World Study Expo online programme. Students register free, browse university profiles, and book one-to-one video meetings with admissions representatives. South India runs 14–17 October 2027 and North, West and East India runs 21–24 October 2027.
India is split across two weeks for a reason that matters commercially. The southern states generate a heavily postgraduate flow, concentrated in computing and engineering, with a distinct healthcare pipeline out of Kerala. The northern, western and eastern markets skew far more undergraduate, with a strong Canada and Australia orientation in the Punjab belt and a commercial emphasis in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Surat.
Running them as one event would mean serving both badly. Running them separately lets each week be scheduled, promoted and staffed for the students actually attending it.
- 14–17 Oct 2027
- South India - 10 cities
- 21–24 Oct 2027
- North, West and East - 10 cities
- Hours
- Thu/Fri 4-10 PM, Sat/Sun 10 AM-7 PM IST
- Cost
- Free for students and parents
Two weeks, two markets
Choose the week that covers your region
Students can attend either or both. One free registration covers everything.
Online
OnlineNorth, West & East India
Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore and Surat, online.
21–24 October 2027
Twenty cities
Where students join from
OnlineBengaluru
Students in Bengaluru join the South India online edition by video, with free registration.
14–17 October 2027
OnlineChennai
Students in Chennai join the South India online edition by video, with free registration.
14–17 October 2027
OnlineHyderabad
Students in Hyderabad join the South India online edition by video, with free registration.
14–17 October 2027
OnlineCoimbatore
Students in Coimbatore join the South India online edition by video, with free registration.
14–17 October 2027
OnlineMangalore
Students in Mangalore join the South India online edition by video, with free registration.
14–17 October 2027
OnlineMysore
Students in Mysore join the South India online edition by video, with free registration.
14–17 October 2027
OnlineTrivandrum
Students in Trivandrum join the South India online edition by video, with free registration.
14–17 October 2027
OnlineDelhi NCR
Students in Delhi NCR join the North, West & East India online edition by video, with free registration.
21–24 October 2027
OnlineMumbai
Students in Mumbai join the North, West & East India online edition by video, with free registration.
21–24 October 2027
OnlineKolkata
Students in Kolkata join the North, West & East India online edition by video, with free registration.
21–24 October 2027
OnlineAhmedabad
Students in Ahmedabad join the North, West & East India online edition by video, with free registration.
21–24 October 2027
OnlineChandigarh
Students in Chandigarh join the North, West & East India online edition by video, with free registration.
21–24 October 2027
OnlineJaipur
Students in Jaipur join the North, West & East India online edition by video, with free registration.
21–24 October 2027
OnlineLucknow
Students in Lucknow join the North, West & East India online edition by video, with free registration.
21–24 October 2027
OnlineIndore
Students in Indore join the North, West & East India online edition by video, with free registration.
21–24 October 2027
OnlineSurat
Students in Surat join the North, West & East India online edition by video, with free registration.
21–24 October 2027
The national picture
What international universities are recruiting into
Undergraduate and postgraduate are different businesses
Indian postgraduate applicants are typically self-funding through education loans, are comparing specific departments, and are heavily influenced by graduate employment outcomes and post-study work rights. Undergraduate applicants are younger, parent-guided, and need clarity on entry requirements against CBSE, ICSE, state boards and increasingly the IB.
Destination choice is driven by what happens after graduation
Across both weeks, the questions that decide shortlists are about work rights, visa duration and employability rather than league tables alone. Countries that allow graduates to work for a meaningful period consistently outperform those that do not, and students track policy changes closely.
Metro concentration leaves most of the country unserved
In-person recruitment concentrates on a handful of cities. Twenty cities across two online weeks reaches a qualified applicant pool that is largely invisible to institutions relying on travel alone.
Loan-funded study raises the standard of questions
When a family is borrowing against property to fund a degree, the questions get precise. Accurate total cost figures, realistic scholarship information and honest employment data matter more than marketing.
Study areas in demand
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering
- Business and Management
- Finance and Accounting
- Nursing and Allied Health
- Pharmacy
- Design
- Media
- Hospitality
- Law
- Psychology
Destinations shortlisted
- United States - postgraduate computing and engineering
- Canada - work and settlement routes, strongest in the north
- United Kingdom - one-year masters and healthcare recruitment
- Australia - broad appeal across both weeks
- Germany - low tuition, strong for engineering
- Ireland - technology employers and nursing registration
Questions
India Online Study Expo: your questions
What is the India Online Study Expo?
A free online university fair for Indian students, running across two weeks of the World Study Expo online programme. South India runs 14–17 October 2027 and North, West and East India runs 21–24 October 2027.
Is it really free?
Yes. Registration and attendance are free for students and parents. There is no charge at any point.
Which week should I attend?
Attend the week covering your region, but you are welcome at both. One free registration gives you access to everything.
Why is India split into two weeks?
Because the markets differ. South India generates predominantly postgraduate demand in computing and engineering plus a healthcare pipeline from Kerala, while the northern, western and eastern markets are more undergraduate-weighted with different destination preferences.
What times do sessions run?
Thursday and Friday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Indian Standard Time, in both weeks.
Can I book meetings with specific universities?
Yes. Register, shortlist the institutions you want, and book one-to-one video appointments subject to each university's availability.
Will universities discuss scholarships and funding?
Yes. Ask by name about specific awards, what they cover, whether they are renewable and when they close, rather than whether scholarships exist generally.
I live outside the twenty listed cities. Can I attend?
Yes. The city list shows where promotion is concentrated, not who may take part. Any student in India can register and attend.
Do I need to travel anywhere?
No. Both India weeks are entirely online and run in your browser.
Can Indian students also attend the UAE exhibitions?
Yes, if you are able to travel. The UAE physical exhibitions run in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai in September 2027 and are also free to attend.
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For universities
Twenty Indian cities without twenty flights
India rewards scale and punishes generic messaging. The two-week structure lets institutions recruit undergraduate and postgraduate audiences with different material, in different weeks, without doubling the travel budget, because there is no travel budget.
See student recruitment in India for how institutions structure a campaign across both weeks, and our guide to recruiting students from India for the practical detail.
Exhibit in the India weeks
Request the exhibitor brochure covering both India weeks, city coverage and the appointment model.