Live Ministry of External Affairs travel & safety advisories for popular study destinations — with emergency contacts, all in one place.
Exercise normal precautions. The Graduate Route (2-year post-study work) is operational. Maintain normal urban awareness.
Exercise increased caution. Visa processing timelines may shift; verify OPT/STEM-OPT rules. Follow local safety notices.
Exercise normal precautions. Recent changes to PGWP rules — check eligibility carefully before enrolling.
Exercise normal precautions. Near-free tuition at public universities; 18-month post-study job-seeker visa available.
Exercise normal precautions; stay alert in crowded areas. English-taught master's programmes are expanding.
Exercise normal precautions. Two-year stay-back after a master's. A strong tech and pharma employment hub.
Exercise normal precautions. Many English-taught programmes; an 'orientation year' job-search visa is available.
Exercise normal precautions. Student-visa funding requirements were updated — check the latest thresholds.
Exercise normal precautions. Up to a 3-year work visa for eligible qualifications. A small but high-quality system.
Exercise normal precautions. World-top universities; high living costs. Observe strict local laws carefully.
Exercise normal precautions; follow earthquake-preparedness guidance. Growing STEM and English-medium programmes.
Exercise normal precautions; respect local laws and customs. Home to many international branch campuses.
Exercise normal precautions; respect local laws and customs. Education City hosts several US branch campuses with generous aid.
Exercise normal precautions; respect local laws and customs. Fast-growing, well-funded research universities with strong scholarships.
Exercise normal precautions. A calm, safe Gulf base with English-taught programmes and close ties to India.
Exercise normal precautions; follow regional advisories near border areas. Affordable English-taught programmes and the Türkiye Bursları scholarship.
Exercise increased caution. Verify MBBS recognition and NMC eligibility criteria carefully. Follow local regulations.
Seriously reconsider travel due to the regional security situation. Register with the Indian Embassy on arrival.
Reconsider travel given the current situation. MBBS aspirants should seek guidance on recognition and safety first.
Avoid all travel due to the ongoing conflict. New enrolment is not recommended at this time under any circumstances.
Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs toll-free helpline.
Register on arrival; raise grievances at madad.gov.in for consular assistance.
State CET Cell student assistance — 10 am to 6 pm (IST), working days.
Important: Advisories are surfaced from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and are true as of today's date. Situations can change rapidly without notice. Always verify against official MEA and destination-country sources before travelling. The State CET Cell and the Government of Maharashtra accept no responsibility for any subsequent change.