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Delhi Most Affordable City for International Students: Report

February 06, 2026
Current Context: On 4 February 2026, the report India’s 155 Million Student Mandate was released by Knight Frank, Deloitte India, and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
Delhi Most Affordable City for International Students: Report
  • It ranked Delhi #1 globally in affordability for international students under the QS Best Student Cities 2026 index.
  • Mumbai (#11) and Bengaluru (#15) also featured, showcasing India’s strong presence in affordable education destinations.
  • The report highlighted Delhi’s low tuition fees, cheaper housing, and favorable living costs compared to UK, US, Europe, and Australia.
  • It emphasized India’s purchasing power advantage, making education more accessible without heavy student debt.

Question:

Q.1 According to the QS Best Student Cities 2026 index, which city ranked #1 globally for affordability for international students?
a) Bengaluru
b) Mumbai
c) Delhi
d) Hyderabad

Answer: c) Delhi ranked #1 globally in affordability, a key highlight of the report.
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