Annual Status of Higher Education (ASHE), 2023

Indian higher education is at an inflection point. The launch of NEP three years back and the recent regulatory changes especially with respect to the entry of foreign universities changes have created an exceptional opportunity for the higher education system in India to transform itself.

This year’s ASHE report comes at a momentous time for higher education in India. ASHE 2023 provides insights into significant themes within Indian higher education, derived from discussions within the CII Higher Education Committee. Among the crucial challenges faced by higher education in India, the scarcity and quality of faculty stand out prominently.

The report highlights a pivotal development in Indian higher education post-Independence is the approval for renowned foreign institutions to establish a presence in the country.

An assessment of the state of higher education in India would be incomplete without addressing the progress of the National Education Policy implementation over its three-year span. It is essential to outline the current status and identify priorities for the present juncture.