Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Q4. What are the key challenges preventing Indian higher education institutions from becoming global destinations? How does limited internationalisation affect India’s higher education landscape? Propose measures to enhance India’s appeal as a global education hub. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question:
Indian higher education institutions have improved their position in global rankings in-part by beefing up research and earning employer respect for the degrees offer. But poor foreign student enrollment continues to hamper a significant boost to their rankings.Key Demand of the question:
The question requires identifying the main barriers preventing Indian HEIs from becoming global destinations, examining the wider implications of weak internationalisation, and suggesting policy and institutional strategies to make India globally competitive in higher education.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Mention India’s growing higher education base but lag in internationalisation and global visibility, linking to NEP 2020 goals.Body:
- Mention key academic, infrastructural, regulatory, and perception-based challenges facing Indian HEIs.
- Analyse how limited foreign student presence affects rankings, soft power, diversity, and resource mobilisation.
- Suggest targeted reforms including visa liberalisation, curriculum overhaul, global branding, and bilateral partnerships.
Conclusion:
Call for systemic transformation to make India an attractive global education hub aligned with its demographic and geopolitical aspirations.
