The government has allowed leading foreign universities including Yale, Oxford and Stanford to open campuses and award degrees. (Representational image)
Around 49 foreign universities have already shown interest in collaborating academically with Indian educational institutions
In a major push to the education sector in India, the government has allowed leading foreign universities including Yale, Oxford and Stanford to set up campuses and award degrees here.
This comes as a part of reforms in the country’s higher education system. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is aiming to modernize the country’s education sector, allow Indian students to earn international diplomas at a lower cost, and make the country an attractive study destination worldwide. Additionally, this measure will make it easier for foreign institutions to reach India’s young population who wish to go abroad for higher education at some of the best universities in the world.
A draft law to ease the operation of foreign universities in the country was made available for public feedback by the University Grants Commission on January 5. As per the draft, the local campus of foreign higher education institutions will be able to decide admissions. Requirements for both domestic and overseas students, fee structure and scholarship programs. Universities will have complete discretion over any persons to be appointed as faculty and staff. The UGC draft states that all courses offered by foreign higher education institutions must be taught in person and online courses and distance learning will not be allowed.
Institutions will be able to start the process of setting up their campuses India According to the statutory body’s chairman M Jagadesh Kumar, after taking permission from the UGC, and their permits have to be renewed every nine years.
About 49 foreign universities have already shown interest in collaborating academically with Indian educational institutions and forming tie-ups, allowing students to pursue “twinning” and “joint degree” programs on Indian and foreign campuses. The present action will encourage these foreign universities to set up campuses without collaborating with Indian universities.
At this time, India needs to strengthen its educational system to remain competitive and bridge the growing gap between college curriculum and consumer demand. India, currently, ranks 101 out of 133 countries on the 2022 Global Talent Competitiveness Index, which assesses a country’s ability to develop, attract and retain talent.
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