What is better : studing in an IIT in India or Sudying abroad in USA or UK's universities for my master's (in mechanical engg) degree?

I was a science student and scored 87% in X, 85% XII.I am pursuing Mechanical engg. in Punjab Tech Uni.My degree is going on with 70+%age.I have my financial limit of about 4-5 lakhs. What is better for me: studying in an IIT in India or in UK or CANADA's universities for my post graduation courses

145 Views|Posted 2013-07-18 14:12:37
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Ameya Kulkarni
2013-07-18 14:47:37
Let me tell you 1 thing . Narayan Murthy's son once enrolled in foreign University they asked Mr.Murthy in an interview that even after having IIT's why did you enrolled your son in Foreign Universities? He said " Because he was unable to make it pass the IIT-JEE " . . IIT is famous for creating Nat

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shaban
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2013-07-18 16:05:45
Hi, Before going for pursuing studies abroad you need to first decide does the course will be helpful for you i.e. does it provide good job opportunities in India or abroad. Please remember the cost of education in universities abroad would be much more as compared to education in India, so you n

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