Today, India is the world's largest democracy, with nearly a billion population of different ethnic backgrounds, culture, speaking different languages, practicing different religions and enjoys unity in diversity. A free and vibrant press and an independent judiciary are pillars of strength of our democracy. The country is proud of its ancient civilization and its rich, composite cultural heritage.

Almost all the bigger towns and cities in India are well connected with each other by rail, road and air. All the modern facilities and amenities, which make the life comfortable, are easily available in these cities at a reasonable cost. So cio-cultural life, particularly in bigger cities is relatively more westernized and so the life situations, which the student comes to experience here, are quite comforting. We may go on adding more and more about it but one cannot get the real feel of India merely through such narratives. One has to live in India to experience its real warmth, vitality and cultural richness.

Realizing the significance of education and educational institutions in the nation building, India after independence-established universities, colleges, training and research institutes. This network of educational institutions is one among the largest in the world. It is, therefore, not surprising that India has become a reputed and much sought after and favored educational destination for the aspiring overseas students across the world. India's excellent academic institutions provide updated education, a safe and quiet campus atmosphere, the traditional Indian hospitality and rich cultural heritage, which all together add to India's attraction.