EdCil Indian Education Fair 2013

The EdCil - Indian Education Fair 2013 which features Indian universities, colleges and higher education institutes, began at the BMICH yesterday, for the fourth consecutive year. The exhibition concludes today.

Higher Education Minister S.B. Dissanayake and Indian High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha at the Indian Education Fair

The event organised by EdCil India Limited is being held under the patronage of the Indian High Commission.

It comprises many Indian education providers under one common platform.

The Kandy edition of the exhibition will be held on March 8 and 9 at the Kandy City Centre.

"For centuries India, Sri Lanka's closest neighbour, both in proximity and relationship, has been one of the destinations for secondary and tertiary education for Lankan students," a spokesman for the organisers said.

"The quality education that India is renowned for, together with easy accessibility to Sri Lanka has ensured a comprehensive and sound education and a feeling of 'home away from home' for all Lankan students." "The fact that India provides secondary education systems at an affordable price has been one among the many other reasons for students and parents to seek India as the country of choice for their higher educational needs," he said.

The Jaffna edition of the exhibition which will cater to students from the North and the East will be held on March 5 and 6 at the Jaffna Central College. This will be the second consecutive year that the exhibition will be held in the North.