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The number of Indian students pursuing higher education abroad has seen a substantial increase, reaching 13,35,878 in 2024, according to recent data released by the Ministry of External Affairs. This marks a significant rise from 13,18,955 students in 2023 and 9,07,404 in 2022.

In a groundbreaking move, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first-ever category-based selection Express Entry draw for candidates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations. This draw was eagerly anticipated after the IRCC's announcement last week that it would prioritize STEM professionals in the Express Entry system. A total of 500 candidates were invited, each with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 486.