Context: This article is based on an Editorial “MPhil imbroglio” which was published in the Tribune. Following the New Education Policy-2020’s push for education system reform, the two-year MPhil degree was discontinued in 2020 by the University Grants Commission.
- However, some universities have been found to take admissions of students in M.phil.
Rationale behind Discontinuation of MPhil Degree
- The rationale behind Discontinuation of Mphil degree was to reduce the students’ time and cost spent in obtaining a PhD degree.
Issues with Higher education System
- Political Interference: Public universities have become favor-dispensing mechanisms for the ruling governments that have been blatantly interfering in academic affairs and appointment processes.
- Lack of Funds: Underfunding is the other bane of the sector, affecting both the teachers and pupils as innovation and the quality of human resources take a hit
- Contrast to it there should be scope of dissent, fair appointments and more funding for higher education instituions.
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