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8 July 2026

IIM-B campus in Indonesia

This development serves as a relevant example of India's soft power projection and the internationalization of higher education, which can be used as context in answers regarding India's bilateral relations with ASEAN or educational policy reforms.

1 min read Day 3 of 6 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • IIM-Bangalore to establish its first international campus in Indonesia.
  • The campus will be located at the Singhasari Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Malang.
  • Initiative aims to strengthen educational ties between India and the ASEAN region.
  • Focus areas for academic programmes include global supply chains, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, climate and sustainability, and healthcare management.
  • Curriculum design involves collaboration with industry leaders and academicians.
  • The project is part of a broader effort to internationalise India's higher education ecosystem.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 6 in PM Modi's diplomatic visit to Indonesia, which has been running since 7 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The internationalisation of Indian higher education institutions is a strategic move to enhance India's soft power. Discuss how the establishment of offshore campuses by premier institutes like IIMs can contribute to strengthening India-ASEAN relations. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of educational diplomacy in fostering regional integration within the ASEAN framework. How can the export of Indian management and technical expertise through institutional collaborations serve as a catalyst for economic cooperation and human resource development in the Indo-Pacific? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The proposed IIM-Bangalore campus in Indonesia is to be located at which of the following sites?

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