India, July 3 -- India's higher education sector is undergoing a dynamic transformation marked by significant growth, diversification of academic programme, and the rise of hybrid learning models. With a reported 14 per cent growth in sectoral revenue, the momentum is being driven by changing learner expectations, technological advancements, and policy shifts aimed at increasing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), which currently stands at 28 per cent. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions raising this to 50 per cent in the next decade-an ambitious target that demands both structural reform and innovative delivery mechanisms.
A key trend shaping the higher education landscape is the shift from traditional, siloed disciplines to i...