Indian higher education

Indian higher education comprises universities and colleges offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across diverse fields. It includes central (government-funded), state, private, and deemed institutions. The system emphasizes technical, scientific, liberal arts, and professional studies, with notable institutions like IITs and IIMs. Challenges include varying quality, access disparities, and intense competition for limited seats. Recent reforms aim to improve quality, accreditation, and research output. Overall, Indian higher education is a vast, dynamic system striving to balance tradition with modernization to develop skilled professionals for national and global needs.