Each intake, we get thousands of queries about the right way to shortlist Universities! (really, thousands). Our inbox is usually filled with questions like:
❓How should I shortlist universities?
❓What criteria should I keep in mind when shortlisting?
❓How many universities should I shortlist?
❓Will aiming for only top universities help me?
If you’ve ever lost sleep over these, you’re not alone.
Shortlisting universities sounds simple—until you start doing it. One moment, you’re checking rankings. The next, you're deep into tuition fees, LinkedIn alumni stalking, and wondering if your dream school has good biryani. (Important, I know.)
But don’t worry—I called in an expert for this one.
Meet Ruchi Khanted, an admissions pro who has guided thousands(literally) of students in choosing the right universities. (And no, just chasing rankings isn’t the way to do it!)
Let’s break it down step by step.