The Apps Show You People in Bristol Because Exeter Runs Out. That Changes Now.

University of Exeter is a Russell Group university with a growing South Asian student population, and the city’s desi community, while small, has been building steadily. The business school and engineering departments attract Indian students who might not have considered Devon five years ago but are now drawn by the university’s rising reputation and the quality of life that comes with living in the South West.

Garam Masala Dating is the #1 live South Asian dating show and singles mixer from NYC. Real singles go on blind dates on stage in front of a live audience. Two hosts keep the energy up. The whole room mixes before and after. It’s a format that works especially well in smaller cities where the room feels personal and every connection matters.

If you’re South Asian and single in Exeter, you know the dating pool is shallow. The apps show you people in Bristol or Plymouth because there aren’t enough local profiles. Community events are sparse. The university societies are fun but not designed for matchmaking. A live dating event that brings the whole desi community into one room changes the equation entirely.

Exeter’s charm is real. The cathedral, the quay, the Northernhay Gardens. It’s a beautiful city with a strong student culture and a growing professional scene. The South Asians who end up here tend to love it. They just wish there were more of them, and specifically more single ones.

Waitlist is open. Exeter is part of our South West England plans. Get on the list, or apply to be a contestant.