BrainGain in the News

15 years of coverage in the world's leading publications. From CNBC to Harvard Business School — here's what people are saying about the study abroad revolution we're building.

We don't do vanity press. These are real conversations with real journalists about a real problem.

Featured Coverage

The journalists who've covered us understand why this matters: 1.5 billion people in South Asia, millions of students navigating one of the most complex decisions of their lives, and almost no honest guidance. Here's who noticed.

CNBC

International Education Trends: South Asia's Study Abroad Surge

Harjiv Singh quoted on the structural shifts driving South Asian students toward non-US destinations — and why the old playbook of "US or bust" is being rewritten by a new generation of families who've done the math.

CNBC Coverage Read
Harvard Business School

Building the Study Abroad Platform South Asia Never Had

BrainGain's model examined as a case study in editorial independence and platform building at scale — how a journalism-first approach to an underserved market becomes infrastructure for millions of decisions.

HBS Feature Read
Business Standard

South Asian Study Abroad Market: The Numbers Behind the Boom

Deep-dive analysis of the South Asian international education market — the data BrainGain has tracked across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, and what it tells us about where students are actually going.

Business Standard Analysis Read
TechRound

How AI Is Changing the Study Abroad Guidance Game

Feature on BrainGain's AI-powered editorial approach — how a team of 25 experts uses AI not to replace journalism but to scale it, bringing personalized guidance to students who can't afford a ₹2-lakh consultant.

TechRound Feature Read
Columbia Business School

Alumni Spotlight: From Newsroom to Platform — The BrainGain Story

Entrepreneurship feature on founder Harjiv Singh — how a Columbia Business School education informed a platform-building philosophy built on editorial integrity, not investor pressure to monetize student data.

CBS Alumni Spotlight Read

Note: Direct article links are updated as coverage is confirmed. Contact press@braingainmag.com for specific article requests or interview transcripts.

The Scale of What We Cover

Numbers that tell you what 15 years of journalism built — and why journalists covering international education keep finding their way back to BrainGain.

15
Years
of international education journalism — before "study abroad platform" was a pitch deck category
11
Countries
comprehensive destination guides covering costs, visas, ROI, and real student outcomes
315+
Universities
in our searchable database with verified data on fees, admission requirements, and graduate outcomes
6
South Asian Markets
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan — with localized cost data in local currencies

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BrainGain Magazine is South Asia's definitive source for study abroad guidance, serving students, parents, and professionals across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. Founded in 2010 by journalist Harjiv Singh, BrainGain combines 15 years of editorial expertise with AI-powered tools to make international education accessible and achievable. The platform covers 11 destination countries, 315+ universities, and provides interactive financial planning tools.

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We're journalists who talk to journalists. If you're covering international education, South Asian student migration, EdTech, or AI in media — reach out. Fast turnaround, real data, no PR intermediary.

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