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India · 2026 Recruitment

Recruit High-Quality Indian Students with FPP

Building on the success of its April 2026 tour, FPP returns to India from August 30 to September 5, 2026 for a four-city, in-person recruitment tour designed to connect international universities with one of the world's largest and most ambitious outbound student markets.

Ignore India now, and you may spend the next decade trying to catch up.

Footage from our April 2026 events in New Delhi & Bangalore.

Watch the recap video
youtu.be/wZqNVCZIaN0 — April 2026 highlights from New Delhi & Bangalore.
Proof from April 2026

A Standout Return to India

Our Spring 2026 India tour combined four in-person fairs with the Global Masters Online Fair, bringing together more than 70 international universities. Exhibitors engaged with large numbers of pre-screened, study-abroad-ready students through formats designed to generate meaningful conversations and high-quality post-event lead lists.

70+ International universities · April 2026

Pre-screened student profiles

Exhibitors consistently called out the quality of attendees — academically focused, well-prepared, and ready to ask substantive questions.

4 In-Person Cities · April 2026

Smooth on-the-ground logistics

Lead-collection app, professional venues, and a responsive on-site team kept the experience seamless across both cities.

4 In-Person Cities · Aug-Sep 2026

Strong, sustained turnout

From the very first hour both fairs saw a steady flow of high-intent students, with the Delhi event in particular described as "overwhelming".

Exhibitor feedback

What universities said about the April 2026 tour

Verbatim quotes from international exhibitors who participated in our India in-person and online Fairs.

I wanted to share quick feedback on the events held so far in New Delhi, Bangalore and the online fair. Overall, the experience has been very positive across all formats. The New Delhi and Bangalore fairs were well organized and saw a strong turnout of students who were genuinely interested and engaged. The online fair was equally smooth and effective, allowing us to connect with students efficiently. Overall, we're happy with the experience and appreciate your team's efforts. We look forward to the upcoming fairs in Pune and Mumbai.
CentraleSupélec·France·New Delhi & Bangalore — Apr 2026
It was a fantastic experience — the student profiles were excellent, and the organization was very well handled. We will definitely be coming back!
Ruben Gomez Bahamonde·UPC, Spain·Apr 2026
Good organization, study-focused students and support during all the tour.
TSI University of Applied Sciences·Latvia·Apr 2026
The turnout in Delhi was overwhelming. Everything was professional and smooth.
Moumita Biswas·Burgundy School of Business, France·New Delhi — Apr 2026
Many students showed up with a wide variety of questions. We were happy with the numbers that showed up, and would be very interested in joining again.
Marten Houkes·University of Groningen, Netherlands·Apr 2026
Very successful event, well organized except for networking meetings where no-one respected the schedule.
Mats Engblom·University of Helsinki, Finland·Apr 2026
It was a wonderful experience participating in both the Bangalore event and the Virtual Fair as an Erasmus Alumni speaker. Being able to share my journey, connect with prospective students, and give back to a programme that has had such a life-changing impact on me was truly meaningful. I would also like to commend the organisers for the excellent coordination, timely communication, and warm professionalism throughout. Events of this scale require immense effort, and everything was managed seamlessly and thoughtfully. It was genuinely a pleasure to be part of these inspiring initiatives.
Prakriti Gaur·Erasmus Mundus Alumni·Bangalore + Virtual — Apr 2026
Attending the FPP Fair in India was a fantastic experience. The turnout of well-prepared and genuinely interested students was impressive, and the organization made it easy to connect and have meaningful conversations. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back!
Jönköping University·Sweden·Apr 2026
I wanted to take a moment to share my feedback about the fair. It was a well-organised event, with excellent coordination and professional execution throughout. The fair drew a strong and well-targeted crowd, with a steady flow of students who were both high in number and quality. The overall atmosphere was dynamic and productive, and I look forward to future collaborations.
Campus France·France·New Delhi & Bangalore — Apr 2026
We've had the pleasure of participating in FPP events across India for the past three years, and the consistency in their outreach, student quality, and overall event experience continues to impress. The recent events in Bengaluru and Mumbai were well organised and attended by genuinely engaged students. The FPP team is responsive and professional, and the lead collection app makes post-event follow-up quite seamless. I especially appreciate the attention to detail, which ensures a smooth exhibitor experience.
Education in Ireland·Ireland·Multi-year FPP partner
Coming up · In-person

India Tour · August 30 – September 5, 2026

Four cities in seven days — Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore — using the new Pre-Scheduled Meetings + Free Flow format that opens every fair with one hour of guaranteed one-to-one appointments with pre-screened students, followed by three hours of curated free-flow engagement.

India In-Person Tour
4 cities · Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2026
Mumbai Chennai Hyderabad Bangalore
In-Person Event Chennai Sep 1, 2026
The Student World EXPO In-Person · Enhanced Engagement
Early Bird -EUR 260 EUR 1,690
Regular EUR 1,950
Until Jun 30
In-Person Event Hyderabad Sep 3, 2026
The Student World EXPO In-Person · Enhanced Engagement
Early Bird -EUR 260 EUR 1,690
Regular EUR 1,950
Until Jun 30
Coming up · Online

Global Masters Online Fair · India & South Asia

Complements the in-person fairs to maximize your reach.

Connect with postgraduate-ready students across major Indian cities including Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Kochi, Indore, Surat, and Nagpur through FPP's interactive online fair platform featuring virtual booths, live chat, and 24-hour lead delivery.

India Online Fair
Postgrad · Nov 5, 2026
Delhi Pune Kolkata Ahmedabad Jaipur Lucknow Chandigarh Kochi Indore Surat Nagpur
Don't pull back

India Is Still Your Biggest Opportunity

Visa headwinds are real. But the students are still there — 1.4 billion people, the world's largest youth population, and a demand for international education that has not disappeared.

The question is not whether Indian students still want to study abroad.

The question is whether your institution will remain visible while competitors pull back.

The Reality Check

Yes, visa approvals dropped. Here's what that actually means.

Countries such as Canada, the United States, and Australia tightened study permit issuance starting in 2024. Approval rates declined. Enrollment numbers softened.

But a drop in visa approvals is not a drop in student intent.

It is a filter.

The students who are still applying, attending fairs, speaking with counselors, and preparing documentation are often the most serious and determined candidates in the market.

The institutions maintaining visibility now are the ones most likely to capture market share when policy cycles improve again.

Approval rates are down — but demand is not

India remains one of the world's largest outbound student markets and the #1 source market for Canadian study permits.

Lower approval rates simply mean stronger competition for the students who successfully qualify.

The financial eligibility problem is costing everyone

Admissions teams spend substantial time reviewing documentation that may still result in refusals, delayed enrollments, or reputational risk.

This is now one of the biggest operational challenges in international student recruitment.

Institutions need better tools to evaluate financial credibility earlier in the admissions process.

Introducing

FundsCheck — Adaptive Financial Credibility Screening

FundsCheck is FPP's AI-powered platform built for international admissions teams navigating today's higher-scrutiny visa environment.

The platform helps institutions evaluate financial credibility and supporting documentation before visa submission — reducing avoidable enrollment loss and improving operational confidence.

Built around the real challenges of international recruitment, FundsCheck combines AI-assisted document analysis, fraud indicators, and financial readiness screening to support more informed admissions decisions.

What FundsCheck Helps You Do

Pre-visa financial screening

Know before issuing admission whether a student is likely to meet your institution's financial expectations and visa requirements.

Reduce melt from visa denials

Avoid losing admitted students to preventable financial documentation issues.

Institutional reporting dashboard

Track your India recruitment pipeline with financial readiness insights and risk indicators.

Built for the current policy environment

Designed for today's enhanced scrutiny around proof of funds and financial credibility.

AI-powered document validation

FundsCheck can help validate bank statements, academic transcripts, and supporting documentation for inconsistencies or potential manipulation.

Detect AI-era document fraud

Synthetic bank statements and altered academic records can look perfect to the human eye. FundsCheck flags the inconsistencies traditional visual review misses.

Protect Your Enrollment — And Your Reputation

FundsCheck helps institutions admit international students with greater confidence by adding an additional layer of financial and document credibility assessment before the visa stage.

The goal is simple:

Identify stronger applicants earlier, reduce avoidable visa-related losses, and protect institutional integrity in an increasingly complex recruitment environment.

Reserve your spot

Limited spots per city — early-bird closes June 30, 2026

Talk to your account manager or browse the full event listing to confirm availability and lock in early-bird pricing for the August-September tour and the November online fair.

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