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Challenges in Transitioning Single-Stream Colleges into Multidisciplinary Institutions Under NEP 2020
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The transition of single-stream colleges into multidisciplinary institutions, as envisioned under NEP 2020, marks a transformative shift in India's higher education landscape. This research critically examines the core challenges hindering this transition, including infrastructural inadequacies, faculty shortages, regulatory bottlenecks, weak industry collaborations, and limitations in academic research. Institutional constraints, coupled with rigid accreditation frameworks and financial limitations, impede the seamless adoption of multidisciplinary education. Furthermore, a lack of industry-academia linkages restricts experiential learning, skill development, and employability outcomes. Addressing these barriers necessitates policy reforms, faculty training, research incentives, and enhanced corporate partnerships to foster a robust academic ecosystem. By evaluating structural inefficiencies and proposing strategic interventions, this study underscores the necessity of a holistic approach in driving institutional evolution. Strengthening governance, funding mechanisms, and interdisciplinary pedagogies will be instrumental in realizing NEP 2020’s vision, ensuring that Indian higher education remains globally competitive and future-ready.
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