Overseas Development and Employment Promotion Consultants (ODEPC) will host an expo in Thiruvananthapuram as part of its study abroad program. General Education, Labor and Skills Minister V. Sivankutty will inaugurate the exhibition, which will be held on February 21 from 9 am to 4 pm at Hotel Dimora in Thampanoor. At a time when the number of students going abroad for higher studies is increasing, ODEPEC aims to provide students with an opportunity to understand higher education in different countries and the current situation.
This fair is attended by representatives from more than 30 universities from countries such as USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, UAE, Malaysia, Singapore and Italy. The exhibition will also provide details on guidelines and procedures to be followed for admission to foreign universities, an opportunity for each student to meet face-to-face with representatives of various universities, information on fee concessions, direct admission, scholarships offered by universities and so on.
In addition, officials of various ministries and bank representatives will be present at this exhibition to provide students with detailed information about the schemes of various government ministries for higher studies and proper guidance in financial matters. ODEPC also provides services such as free IELTS training to students selected for higher studies under certain conditions. Registration is free. More details are available at www.odepc.kerala.gov.in. Phone number: 0471-2329440/41/42/45 or 62826 31503.
Published – 19 Feb 2026 21:36 IST