Context: In terms of increasing the quality in higher education in India, although the New Education Policy points ‘what’ type of reforms, it remains weak on the “how” of comprehensively addressing our quality problem.
Reason for the degrading quality in higher education in India:
The New Education Policy: Suggests ‘what’ reforms are required in pursuit of quality
Way Forward: Focusing on the ‘How’ of Reforms. – A blend of state and private system.
Conclusion: Quality in an institution of excellence must indeed be forced — but by competition, not regulation. And the competition must be accompanied with the complete freedom to do what it takes to compete.