India’s Premier Education Expo Returns to Pragati Maidan This May
Your Gateway to Higher Education Opportunities
The 20th Admissions Fair will be held on May 17–18, 2025, at Hall No. 3, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media, the event offers a comprehensive platform for students and parents to interact directly with India’s top universities and colleges.
Whether you’re a Class 12 student exploring undergraduate options, a graduate aiming for a specialized postgrad degree, or even a working professional considering executive programs, this fair is designed to help you make well-informed education choices.
Who Should Attend
- Class 12 students looking for undergraduate admissions
- Graduates planning for master’s degrees or management programs
- Parents assisting their children with admissions
- Working professionals seeking distance or executive education programs
- Career counselors and school administrators exploring institutional tie-ups
The fair caters to anyone navigating the ever-expanding higher education landscape in India and abroad.
Why Attend This Fair?
With 50+ participating institutions and over 200 academic programs on display, the fair brings everything under one roof. Courses range from Engineering, Business, and Design to Law, Media, Hospitality, and AI/Data Science.
Visitors can expect:
- On-the-spot admission opportunities
- Details on scholarships and financial aid
- Personalized career counseling
- Information on international programs and exchange options
- Live Q&A sessions with university representatives
Students who attend often find options they hadn’t considered and gain clarity through one-on-one conversations—something digital brochures and websites can’t fully replicate.
When & Where
- Dates: May 17 and 18, 2025
- Timings: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (both days)
- Venue: Hall No. 3, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
- Entry: Free (Pre-registration encouraged for faster access)
How to Reach the Venue
The venue is well-connected by metro, buses, and road transport:
- Nearest Metro Station: Supreme Court Metro Station (Blue Line)
- Entry Gates: Gate No. 4 and Gate No. 10 of Pragati Maidan
- Parking: Paid parking available at the venue
- Ride-share services like Uber and Ola are easily available, and signage will guide you to the correct exhibition hall.
Where to Stay Nearby
For outstation visitors, several hotels and guest houses are located within a 3–5 km radius of Pragati Maidan:
- Budget options: Hotel Kabli, Bloomrooms @ New Delhi Railway Station
- Mid-range: The Hans Hotel, Ginger Rail Yatri Niwas
- Premium: The Lalit New Delhi, Shangri-La Eros, Le Meridien
It’s advisable to book accommodations in advance, as Delhi experiences high tourist and business footfall in May.
What Visitors Say
Rhea Malhotra, a DU aspirant, shared, “The fair helped me shortlist colleges I hadn’t even heard of before. Talking directly to admission officers cleared up a lot of doubts.”
Sanjay Chopra, a parent, added, “It’s much more efficient than calling or emailing colleges. I left with brochures, course options, and even a few preliminary offers.”
Registration & Admission
While walk-ins are welcome, visitors can pre-register on the official event page to receive updates, special notifications, and skip the registration queue.