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Why UGC Discontinued MPhil Degree?

December 29, 2023

Why UGC Discontinued MPhil Degree?

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.

Must Read: Transforming Indian Higher Education To Get Globally Competitive

Mains Question: The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the quality of higher and technical education in the country? Discuss. (15 marks, 250 words)

 

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