Impact of Globalisation on Higher Education Sector in India

Abstract

From ancient time, India has always played a significant role in knowledge 
development. Many scientists, economists, mathematicians, astronomers have done many 
researches and inventions for the welfare of society. Indian education system is playing a 
significant role in world‟s education. As a result, education is becoming a part of Globalisation. 
The Globalisation of higher education is the process of exchange activities in research and 
education among various universities and institutions of different countries. Hence, it integrates 
the functions, activities and purposes of education at international platform by integrating the 
knowledge in international, intercultural or global dimensions. The major objective of this study 
is to study the present status of higher education sector in India. Also, this study highlights the 
impact and challenges in higher education as a result of Globalisation. The data have been 
collected through secondary sources. The study makes suitable suggestions to establish 
sustainable competitive advantage in global education market