Dr. Upinder Dhar (Vice Chancellor – JK Lakshmipat University) says the missing state support is imperative for the academia growth

Q. How far is the fee structure a determining factor while joining a private institute?

A. High fee structure is not a deterrent for quality institutions. Even IIM Ahmedabad charges INR 15.5 lakh. Students are sceptical of paying large amounts where credentials of an institution are not well-established.

Even in the case of IIMs, the fellowships during research programmes are nowhere near the salaries.

Q. Today when universities are mushrooming, attracting and retaining competent faculty members has become a major challenge. How do you deal with it?

A. We provide total academic and professional freedom. The faculty is free to undertake research and conduct training programmes.

The faculty is encouraged to network with peers nationally and internationally. The university has tie-ups with five leading institutes globally for joint research and academic collaboration. The faculty is also encouraged to attend conferences and is nominated to present papers in India and abroad.

Q. Many students are increasingly heading offshore for higher education. Does this reflect the poor state of our higher education system? What can be done to alter the scenario?

A. The need is to encourage and appreciate good institutions in the country. There needs to be a proper mechanism to support quality upcoming institutions. Another need is to encourage Indian institutions collaborate and to tie up with well-acclaimed foreign institutions.

Q. What are your thoughts on providing global exposure to students?

A. The interaction of students with global academia is already happening. India is fast emerging as a global player on the educational landscape, attracting the attention of best academia across the world. Global academia is visiting India and local students are able to interact with international faculty directly or through video conferencing now. Click here to read full interview...

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