Nagaland hosts first Int’l Education Fair

Tetso College, in collaboration with One Window and The Placement Channel, made history on January 28 by hosting Nagaland’s first-ever International Education Fair. The landmark event was graced by minister of Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along, as chief guest.
Addressing the inaugural session, Temjen Imna lauded the initiative as a critical gateway for the youth. He emphasized that knowledge is the key to unlocking potential, remarking, “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 and put in greater effort to build themselves and their communities, while encouraging organizers to scale the fair into a larger annual platform with government support.
Following the inaugural programme, the minister, along with other dignitaries, toured the fair, visiting stalls and engaging directly with university representatives.
The event brought together representatives from 30 prestigious universities and institutions across 11 countries, offering Naga students unprecedented access to global educational pathways.
The inaugural programme opened with a welcome address by Kvulo Lorin, chairman of Tetso College, who highlighted the vision of bridging gaps and connecting students to global opportunities.
Deepraj Gahatraj, executive director of One Window, underscored the fair’s role in democratizing information, breaking barriers that often limit access to students outside major metros.
A vibrant cultural performance by the Tetso Dance Club showcased the rich tapestry of Naga tribes through a fusion of traditional and modern dance, symbolizing the blend of local roots with global aspirations.
Students interacted one-on-one with delegates from institutions including Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Educational Testing Service (ETS), Post University, Syracuse University, Indiana University Indianapolis, South University, Graceland University, Webster University, Athens State University, the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing & Engineering, Park University, Western Michigan University, and California Baptist University from the USA; 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 & 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 also drew participation from students and faculty of ICFAI University, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), Unity College Dimapur, Rincho Academy, The Maple Tree, NEISSR, Charis High Academy, and Hope Academy.
The International Education Fair 2026 stands as a landmark initiative, aligning with the government’s commitment to fostering global competencies, reducing the information gap, and empowering Naga students to build their futures on the world stage.