Past Present and Future of Higher Education and its challenges in India

Abstract

Higher education in India has a long history extending back thousands of years. From the ancient colleges of Nalanda and Takshashila to modern institutions, India’s higher education journey has been intriguing and revolutionary. Higher education is essential for research, education, and career opportunities, contributing to the development of the nation by providing significant hours into policy, research, scientific discoveries, inventions, etc. However, there are many challenges in its implementation, including the gap between developed and developing nations, limitations in infrastructure, and a lack of upgraded skills required for the new digital era of education. NEP 2020 aims to address some of these issues, but it must be implemented cautiously to benefit all sections of society. This paper discusses the past,present and future trends of higher education in India and the problems in higher education and proposes possible ways forward towards its solution.

Keywords: Ancient,  NEP, Future, digital