Information asymmetry in higher education
‘India’s higher education landscape has enlarged from standalone degrees to multidisciplinary ones, and that too of various management categories.’
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Every admission season in India feels like a marketplace of promises. Brochures look impressive and websites highlight success stories. Yet, even then, students are making some of the most important decisions of their life with limited and uneven information.
India’s higher education system has expanded rapidly; enrolment increased from 3.42 crore in 2014-15 to 4.33 crore in 2021-22. The Gross Enrolment Ratio has also improved. The higher education landscape has enlarged from standalone degrees to multidisciplinary ones, and that too of various management categories. However, expansion has made choices more complex.
Published – April 27, 2026 12:24 am IST
