Higher education in India has undergone phenomenal transition in the past to decades. It has acquired unprecedented growth of private institutions, salient proliferation of technical and professional disciplines, increasing use information and communication technology,and expanding global linkages. As a result ther have appered critical concerns about its commercialization, unequal access declining and low global ranking.

The book provides an in-depth analysis of such trends of change and emerging issues. In particular, it focuses on the upsurge of private enterprise in education and its repercussions on the access and quality of higher education. It also offers roadmap for promoting quality education in India with a competitive edge. All stakeholders in education, including educational entrepreneurs, policy makers, educational administrators, academic professionals, and students will find the book of great value.