Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it. The number of Indian students going abroad for higher studies has increased by 68.79 per cent in the past year, according to data provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Subhas Sarkar. As per the data provided by him in the Lok Sabha, the number of Indians enrolled in foreign varsities increased from 4.44 lakh in 2021 to 7.5 lakh in 2022. He clarified that while the Bureau of Immigration and Ministry of Home Affairs maintain departure and arrival data of Indians, there is no index for capturing the category of Indians going abroad for higher education. “Purpose of Indians going abroad for higher education is captured manually based either on their verbal disclosure or the type of visa of the destination country produced by them at the time of immigration clearance,” Sarkar said. According to the data provided by the ministry, the number of Indian nationals increased from 4.54 lakh in 2017 to 5.17 lakh in 2018. There was a significant increase in 2019 as well, with 5.86 lakh students flying out of the country. However, during the Covid pandemic, the number of Indian nationals in foreign varsities saw a drastic dip as only 2.59 lakh students were registered. While the number continued to remain low, it saw a slight increase in 2021 with 4.44 lakh registrations. However, the number has significantly jumped to 7.5 lakh in 2022. The increase in the number of Indian nationals abroad corresponds with the latest immigration reports from some of the popular study-abroad destinations such as the US, UK, and Australia. For the UK, the Immigration Statistics Report states that 127,731 visas were granted to Indian students in September 2022, an increase of 93,470 (+273 per cent) against 34,261 in 2019. Similarly, in the US, the number of Indian students has more than doubled, and the Open Doors Report 2022 has predicted that the number of Indian students heading to America is likely to surpass those from China in 2022-23.
How do we know the number of students getting visas for studies in UK?
from the Immigration Statistics Report
Immigration Statistics Report for UK Visas
The question asks about the source of information regarding the number of students obtaining visas for studying in the UK. To answer this, we need to carefully examine the provided passage and locate the specific details related to UK student visas.
Locating Information on UK Student Visas
The passage discusses the increase in the number of Indian students studying abroad. It specifically mentions the situation in the UK:
- "The increase in the number of Indian nationals abroad corresponds with the latest immigration reports from some of the popular study-abroad destinations such as the US, UK, and Australia."
- "For the UK, the Immigration Statistics Report states that 127,731 visas were granted to Indian students in September 2022, an increase of 93,470 (+273 per cent) against 34,261 in 2019."
This sentence clearly indicates that the Immigration Statistics Report is the source providing the data on UK student visas granted to Indian nationals.
Analyzing the Options
Let's evaluate each option based on the information presented in the passage:
- Option 1: from the records of Ministry of Home Affairs
The passage mentions that the Bureau of Immigration and Ministry of Home Affairs maintain departure and arrival data. However, it does not state that UK visa statistics are sourced from their specific records. - Option 2: from the Immigration Statistics Report
The passage explicitly states that the UK visa data is provided by the "Immigration Statistics Report". This directly answers the question. - Option 3: from the records of the Bureau of Immigration
Similar to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Bureau of Immigration's role mentioned is related to departure and arrival data, not specifically the detailed visa statistics for the UK sourced from a dedicated report. - Option 4: from the Ministry of Education
While the Minister from the Ministry of Education provided overall data, the specific source for the UK visa numbers is identified as the Immigration Statistics Report, not the Ministry of Education itself. - Option 5:
This option is empty and cannot be considered.
Conclusion on Data Source
Based on the direct statement within the passage, the number of students receiving visas for studies in the UK is known from the Immigration Statistics Report. This report details the number of visas granted, providing specific figures and percentage changes for clarity.
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