India's ambition to become a global education hub is gaining traction as five foreign universities have received Letters of Intent to establish campuses. The University Grants Commission cleared these LoIs after evaluation. Around a dozen international institutions are expected to have an Indian campus by the next academic session, offering courses in STEM and management.
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