The Thorny Excellence Initiative in India

Authors

  • Philip G. Altbach
  • Rahul Choudaha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2018.95.10728

Keywords:

World-class universities, rankings, India

Abstract

India enrolls 35 million students in its large and complex higher education system. In its ambition to enter world-class university rankings, the government has identified six “Institutions of Eminence.” The case of the “greenfield” Jio Institute exemplifies the thorny policy landscape and expectations of building a high-impact research university.

Author Biographies

Philip G. Altbach

Research professor and founding director, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, US.

Rahul Choudaha

Executive vice-president of Global Engagement and Research at Studyportals, US.

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Published

2018-09-11

How to Cite

Altbach, P. G., & Choudaha, R. (2018). The Thorny Excellence Initiative in India. International Higher Education, (95), 24–26. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2018.95.10728

Issue

Section

Focus on India