Bridging the Policy–Practice Divide: Faculty Perspectives and Institutional Preparedness for Transition Planning of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities in Indian Higher Education
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Despite progressive national frameworks like the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2016) and the National Education Policy (2020), the transition from school to higher education remains a critical policy–practice gap for student to with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) in India. The present study will investigate this gap through a purposive sample of faculty from higher education institutions of special education situated in Delhi NCR. Employing a survey design, an expert survey will be conducted to explore faculty perceptions of student readiness, institutional capacity, and the feasibility of introducing a standardized Transition Profile: an Indian adaptation of the global best practice of Individualized Transition Plans (ITPs). The analysis is expected to highlight systemic challenges such as limited student self-advocacy, delayed disclosure of disability, inadequate faculty preparation, and weak policy translation at the institutional level. The study will offer evidence-based recommendations for bridging this gap through structured transition documentation, targeted capacity-building, and clear institutional guidelines to advance India's inclusive higher education agenda.
Authors: Sarah Vaniya Haqq, Dr. Ram Shanker Saxena
Institution: Amity University
Language: English
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7203913261
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