Manjusha Mishra, I, M.A. Law, politics and society, Ambedkar University Delhi
The Ministry of Human Resource Development funds state-level universities poorly, in comparison to central universities. This is highly problematic because of a majority of India’s student population studies in these local and regional universities that run on a low budget, resulting in absenteeism among students and teachers. What is needed to improve the overall quality of education, is inclusiveness of these local and regional universities, especially now with the push towards privatisation of education and introduction of Institution of Eminence, which only widens the gap between national and local universities.
Vrinda, III, Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh
Most private and regional universities have become a stagnant ground for breeding low quality education in the country, while making humongous profits. This poses two problems on the higher education front. The underqualified mass generation of medical and law professionals means risking the Indian population to the clutches of meagre medicine practitioners and scanty law practices in the judicial system. Both systems are the spine of the Indian welfare and cannot be taken frivolously. Therefore, measures should be taken to regulate private and local universities, and improve the intake of government institutions.
Chetna, II, LLB, O.P. Jindal Law University, Haryana
It is a necessity for universities to adhere to strict policies regarding admissions, solely through aptitude.
While the education sector is seen as a lucrative business for some officials, it is important to bear in mind that relaxation of any sort in the entrance assessment, would only impede the quality of professionals produced.
Additionally, there should be rigorous enforcement of maintaining optimal standards of facilities including quality teaching faculty and infrastructure.
It is also important to keep a check of the exam procedure followed, to qualify for such prestigious degrees.
Devansh Goel, Graduate, MBBS, AIIMS, Rishikesh
Corruption has to run deep within the system, to allow the mushrooming of such institutes. So, an intricate system of checks and counter-checks must be established, regarding every aspect of education — infrastructure, competent faculty, hostel and mess services, and so on — in such a way that there are regular and surprise inspections of colleges and the working of the inspecting team.
Also, strict laws must to be in place, which can be used to pass swift and decisive judgement against businessmen who establish, and the officials who enable the functioning of sub-par institutes.
