The Contradictions of Private Higher Education Expansion in India

Authors

  • Eldho Mathews

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.91.10137

Keywords:

India, private higher education, commercialization

Abstract

When it comes to university-level education in India, a majority of students and parents prefer government and government-aided private institutions, as contrasted with the strong presence of private providers at the primary and secondary levels. This article explores the range of providers at the tertiary level.

Author Biography

Eldho Mathews

Eldho Mathews is head, Internationalising Higher Education–South India, British Council, Chennai, India. 

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Published

2017-09-02

How to Cite

Mathews, E. (2017). The Contradictions of Private Higher Education Expansion in India. International Higher Education, (91), 27–29. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.91.10137

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Section

South Asia Focus