Question Q(16)GS2GS2
Why do Indian universities find it difficult to break into the ranks of top global universities deemed into global centres of learning. (15 marks, 250 words)
Main Body
The QS University Rankings do not have any university from India in the top 100. India has also been unable to develop into a preferred centre of higher education for students from America and Europe.
The reasons for this are-
1Lack of research in Indian universities- Most of it is sponsored by the Govt, which spends around 0.6% of GDP on research. (South Korea spends 8%).
The private sector does not sponsor much research in universities either.
2Lack of renowned faculty- Most of the highly educated educators teach abroad.
3Complex criteria to be a teacher in India discourages Indian educators staying abroad from applying in Indian Universities.
4Security concerns of students from about coming to India for education.
5Outdated course structure, less pursuit of the latest innovations, eg. AI.
6Political atmosphere of some universities fetches them negative scores on the rankings.
7Indian students themselves seek higher education abroad, thus slowing the pace of higher education ecosystem in India.
India was one the centre of learning for the world over, during ancient times.
To regain that statu and transform Indian institutions into global centre of learning
192 words9 paragraphs
Examiner score
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Topper
Gaurav Ojha
AIR 2042025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources
Education
Higher Education Quality and Global Rankings
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192
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