World Study Expo North, West & East India – university fair and study abroad fair

Online Expo - India, 21–24 October 2027

North India Online University Fair 2027

From 21 to 24 October 2027 the online programme reaches ten major markets across northern, western and eastern India, from Delhi NCR and Mumbai to Chandigarh, Kolkata and Surat. Free for students, delivered entirely online.

21–24 October 2027North, West and East India

10 citiesCovered directly

4 daysThursday to Sunday

FreeFor students and parents

What is the North, West and East India Online Study Expo?

The North India Online Study Expo is a free virtual university fair held from 21 to 24 October 2027 as part of the World Study Expo online programme. It covers ten cities including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune and Chandigarh, with live sessions and one-to-one video meetings with international admissions representatives.

This edition covers the northern, western and eastern markets, and its centre of gravity sits earlier in the student journey than South India. There is far more undergraduate demand here, more first-generation international applicants, and a much stronger role for parents in the decision.

It is also the most internally varied week in the programme. The Punjab and Chandigarh belt has a well-established orientation towards Canada and Australia that is qualitatively different from Mumbai's finance-oriented shortlists or Kolkata's traditional links with the United Kingdom. Treating these as one audience is the most common mistake institutions make in India.

Dates: 21–24 October 2027
Days: Thursday to Sunday
Hours: Thu/Fri 4-10 PM, Sat/Sun 10 AM-7 PM IST
Cost: Free for students

Cities covered

Students in Surat join the North, West & East India online edition by video, with free registration.

21–24 October 2027

India online

The other India edition

One free registration covers both India weeks and every other edition.

Online

South India

Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Vizag, Hubli, Mangalore and Mysore, online.

14–17 October 2027

Who it is for

Who the North, West and East India edition is built for

Students and families who should attend

Grade 11 and Grade 12 students planning an undergraduate degree abroad
Undergraduates and early-career professionals applying for masters programmes
Families in the Punjab and Chandigarh belt focused on Canada and Australia
Students in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Surat looking at business, finance and management
Applicants in Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur and Indore with limited local access to international institutions
Parents comparing total cost, safety, accommodation and post-study work rights

Institutions that should exhibit

Universities recruiting undergraduates as well as postgraduates
Institutions with strong post-study work and migration pathways, particularly Canada and Australia
Business schools and universities with finance, management and accounting strength
Institutions offering foundation and pathway routes for CBSE, ICSE and state board students
Universities with scholarship provision for undergraduate entry
Institutions able to explain visa processes and documentation clearly to first-time applicants

Market briefing

Why North, West and East India need separating from the South

Undergraduate demand is much stronger

Where the south skews postgraduate, this week brings a far higher proportion of school leavers applying directly for bachelors degrees. These students need different things: foundation and pathway options, clear entry requirements against CBSE, ICSE and state boards, and reassurance for parents who may not have studied abroad themselves.

The Chandigarh and Punjab belt is its own market

Families across Punjab, Haryana and the Chandigarh region have a long-standing and well-informed orientation towards Canada and Australia, driven as much by settlement pathways and established community networks as by academic considerations. Institutions in other destinations should expect to be asked directly how their country compares on post-study work rights.

Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Surat lean commercial

The western cities generate strong demand for business, finance, management and accountancy, often from business families with higher budgets and a specific interest in professional accreditation and international networks. Conversations here are more likely to be about placement, industry links and return on investment than about research.

Kolkata and the tier-two cities are under-served

Kolkata retains deep historic links with the United Kingdom, while Lucknow, Jaipur and Indore produce growing numbers of qualified applicants with very little direct contact from international institutions. These cities respond strongly to being addressed directly.

Study areas in demand

Business and Management
Computer Science
Engineering
Finance and Accounting
Data Science
Media and Communication
Design
Hospitality and Tourism
Law
Psychology
Architecture
Health Sciences
Economics

Destinations families shortlist

Canada - dominant in the Punjab and Chandigarh belt for work and settlement routes
Australia - strong across the region, particularly for undergraduate entry
United Kingdom - historic strength, especially in Kolkata and Delhi NCR
United States - sought for undergraduate scholarships and business programmes
Germany and Ireland - growing for engineering and technology respectively
Dubai and Singapore - regional options with shorter travel and familiar cultures

Destinations and admissions

Where you could study, and what to ask

Which study destinations do students in North, West and East India explore at the online fair?

Students in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and the other northern, western and eastern cities interested in studying in Canada, Australia, the UK, the USA, Ireland or Germany can discuss those destinations with participating universities during the North, West and East India online edition on 21–24 October 2027. Undergraduate applicants and their parents usually compare on total cost, safety and what graduates can do afterwards.

Our guides to Canada, Australia, the UK and the USA explain applications, intakes and funding.

What should undergraduate applicants from India ask about admissions and cost?

Ask what board results (CBSE, ICSE or state board) the university expects for your programme, whether a foundation or pathway year applies, which English test and score is required, what the total annual cost is, and which scholarships an applicant with your marks could realistically be considered for.

Entry requirements stated against CBSE, ICSE and state boards
Foundation and pathway routes and their cost
English-language requirements and accepted tests
Scholarships by name, value and conditions
Documents universities issue for education-loan applications

Post-study work rights are set by governments and change; verify them on official immigration sites rather than at a stand.

How it works

How the week works

Register free
One registration covers every World Study Expo edition, online and in person.
Build your profile
Subject, level, intended intake, preferred destinations and budget range.
Browse university profiles
Programmes, entry requirements, tuition, scholarships and brochures.
Shortlist institutions
Add universities to a wishlist before the week opens.
Book one-to-one video meetings
Reserve slots with admissions representatives, subject to availability.
Join live sessions
University presentations and open question sessions across the four days.
Follow up
Leave with requirements, deadlines, funding routes and a named contact.

Cities covered directly

Delhi NCR
Mumbai
Kolkata
Pune
Ahmedabad
Chandigarh
Jaipur
Lucknow
Indore
Surat

Because the edition is online, students outside these cities can attend on exactly the same terms. The city list reflects where promotion is concentrated, not who is allowed to take part.

Book early

Appointment availability depends on each institution's capacity across the four days. Shortlisting early is the difference between meeting your first choice and watching a presentation.

Schedule

North, West and East India schedule

Four days of live sessions and one-to-one appointments, all in Indian Standard Time.

Date	Time	Type	Time zone	Register
Thursday 21 October 2027	4:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Online	Indian Standard Time (IST)	Register Now
Friday 22 October 2027	4:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Online	Indian Standard Time (IST)	Register Now
Saturday 23 October 2027	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Online	Indian Standard Time (IST)	Register Now
Sunday 24 October 2027	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Online	Indian Standard Time (IST)	Register Now

All times are Indian Standard Time. Individual university session times appear in your dashboard after registration.

For universities

Recruiting across three very different regions at once

The efficiency of this edition is that it reaches ten markets in four days. The risk is treating them as one. Institutions that adjust what they lead with, work rights in the Punjab belt, placement and accreditation in the west, tradition and academic reputation in Kolkata, consistently see better engagement.

Undergraduate recruitment also requires a different conversation from postgraduate. Parents are present, often decisive, and asking about safety, accommodation and support as much as about the course.

Recruit in North, West and East India

Request the exhibitor brochure for the India weeks, including city coverage, the appointment model and how the two India editions combine.

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Questions

North, West and East India: your questions

Which cities does the North India edition cover?

Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore and Surat. Because it is online, students anywhere in northern, western or eastern India can attend.

Why are Mumbai and Kolkata included in a North India edition?

The edition covers northern, western and eastern India together. Grouping them keeps the schedule practical while the South India edition on 14–17 October handles the southern states separately.

When does the North India edition run?

Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 October 2027. Sessions are 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.

Is it free for students and parents?

Yes. Registration and attendance are completely free.

I am in Grade 12 applying for a bachelors degree. Is this suitable?

Yes. Undergraduate demand is the largest strand of this week, and institutions attending expect to discuss entry requirements against CBSE, ICSE and state boards.

I want to study in Canada. Will Canadian universities attend?

Institutions from Canada are invited and the destination is a major focus for this week, particularly for students in the Punjab and Chandigarh region. The confirmed list is published as it is finalised.

What if my grades are below the entry requirement?

Ask about foundation years, pathway programmes and alternative entry routes. Many institutions offer them, and the online meeting is the right place to find out whether you qualify.

Can my parents join the meetings?

Yes, and for undergraduate applicants we recommend it. Questions about cost, safety and accommodation are usually best asked directly by parents.

I live in Lucknow. Do international universities really recruit there?

Less than they should, which is part of why the edition is online. Your access to an admissions officer is identical to a student in Delhi.

Can I also attend the South India week?

Yes. One free registration covers all four online weeks and the UAE physical exhibitions.

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North India Online University Fair 2027

What is the North, West and East India Online Study Expo?

Where students join from

Delhi NCR

Mumbai

Kolkata

Ahmedabad

Chandigarh

Jaipur

Lucknow

Indore

Surat