Tetso College hosts Nagaland’s first International Education Fair with 30 universities from 11 countries, attended by Tourism and Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along.
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DIMAPUR — Tetso College, in collaboration with One Window and The Placement Channel, hosted the first International Education Fair in Nagaland on the college campus in Chümoukedima on Wednesday.
According to an update, the event was attended by Minister of Tourism and Higher Education Temjen Imna Along as the chief guest. The fair brought together representatives from 30 universities and institutions across 11 countries, offering students access to global educational pathways.
Speaking on the occasion, Along lauded the endeavour as a critical gateway for the youth. “Times are changing; goals are being built in a different spectrum, not only in infrastructure but also in knowledge bank and thought processes,” Along remarked.
He identified knowledge as the key to unlocking potential, stating, “Lack of knowledge is the biggest roadblock to achieving dreams. We have a problem of unemployability, not unemployment.” He urged students to seize the opportunity, saying, “If you want to build yourself and the community, put in more effort.”
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The minister also encouraged the organisers to scale the fair into a larger annual platform with government support.
Earlier, the inaugural programme opened with a welcome address by Kvulo Lorin, chairman of Tetso College. In his opening remarks, he emphasised the transformative vision behind the initiative.
“The purpose is to get exposure, expand possibilities, and create a system where students can go abroad and even exchange cultures,” stated Lorin. “Our vision is simple—to bridge the gap, connect our students to global opportunities, and help them make informed choices for their future.”
Echoing this sentiment, Deepraj Gahatraj, Executive Director of One Window, highlighted the fair's role in democratising information. “The purpose of this fair is to bring information to your doorstep,” he said. “Often, such crucial information begins in major metros and ends there. Today, we are breaking that barrier for the students of Nagaland.”
Following the inaugural session, the minister and other dignitaries toured the education fair and engaged with university representatives.
Students interacted with delegates from various institutions, including Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Educational Testing Service, Post University, Syracuse University, Indiana University Indianapolis, South University, Graceland University, Webster University, Athens State University, the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, Park University, Western Michigan University, and California Baptist University from the USA.
Other participating institutions included Masters' Union from India; IESEG School of Management, Ecole de Management Applique (EMA), and Aura International School of Management from France; the Analytics Institute of Australia and the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC) from Australia; Woosong University from South Korea; Domus Academy and the Italian Institute of Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Management from Italy; GBS Dubai from the UAE; GBS Malta from Malta; MLA College from the UK; Schiller International University from Spain; and Swiss Educational College, International Management Institute, and the Swiss School of Business Management from Switzerland.
The fair attracted students and faculty from various educational institutions across the state, including ICFAI University, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), Unity College Dimapur, Rincho Academy, The Maple Tree, North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research, Charis High Academy, and Hope Academy.