Academic research on cross-border student mobility.

This paper examines the conditions under which Bangladeshi students redirect their international enrolment preferences toward Indian institutions. Using publicly available data from UGC India, AISHE, and Bangladesh Education Statistics, we construct a dual-tier analytical framework: an institutional attractiveness axis (IAA) and a student readiness continuum (SRC). We introduce the Redirection Readiness Index (RRI) as a composite scalar to rank receiving institutions by their capacity to absorb demand-side migration from Bangladesh. Sensitivity analysis confirms that cost differentials and geographic proximity are the dominant drivers, with policy environment playing a moderating role.

This report provides comprehensive empirical analysis of South Asian mobility patterns over the turbulent 2020-2025 period. It covers market disruptions, shifts in destination country preferences, and key drivers such as tuition affordability, scholarship availability, and shifting visa regimes. Designed for policymakers and institutions adapting structural strategies to post-pandemic shifts.

This report provides a detailed financial analysis of the long-term costs associated with pursuing higher education in India compared to popular Western destinations like Canada and the UK. It incorporates current visa policies, living inflation rates, currency exchange fluctuations, and realistic scholarship offsets to give Bangladeshi families a transparent framework for financial planning.