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Challenges in the Indian Higher Education System for Optimizing the Human Resource Dividend

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: India's higher education system stands as one of the largest globally, enrolling approximately 33.3 million students across a vast network of institutions.Despite this extensive infrastructure, the system grapples with significant challenges that impede the development of a high-quality human resource base.Key issues include limited accessibility, variable quality, affordability concerns, and a mismatch between educational outcomes and employability.This paper delves into these challenges, offering a comparative analysis with higher education systems worldwide.It explores policy interventions and strategic reforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of India's higher education framework, thereby fostering a more robust and competitive workforce.

Source: International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research

DOI: 10.58538/ijiar/2123

Author: Satish Gaikwad

Institution: Indira Gandhi National Open University

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education Governance and Development

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4413025957

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