Issues, Concerns and Directions for Improving the Quality of Higher Education in India

Abstract

The higher education system in India has undergone a huge change since independence. It has long been defined by its rote-learning method and textbook-centric teaching. The archaic learning pattern has been blamed for taking away creative thinking from the young minds which makes them hesitant from embracing creative careers. There have been some changes in the education system in the recent years, like the CBSE’s introduction of art-integrated courses. Higher education system in India is one of the world’s largest systems of education in terms of students, which has a great potential to compete with global universities. It is one of the key drivers of growth performance, prosperity, and competitiveness in national and global economies. Education empowers minds that will be able to conceive good thoughts and ideas as it is the key to success in life, and teachers make a long lasting impact. It has been widely acknowledged that no country can alleviate poverty, achieve sustainable economic development and produce skilled human resources without substantial investment in human capital. This study aims to highlight the challenges and the opportunities in higher education system in India and to analyses the various factors which are important for a country to provide word-class education with international norms. It takes stock of the initiatives taken by the government to improve the standards of higher education.

Keywords: Education, Opportunities, Challenges, Governance, Development, Colleges, Universities

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-22-03

Publication date:August 31^st 2020