Present Scenario of Higher Education in Nadia District, West Bengal: An Overview

It has been seventy-six years since India became independent. The Indian higher education system has undergone significant growth and transformation over the years, playing a crucial role in shaping the nation's intellectual capital and driving economic development. The purpose of the present study is to state the present scenario of the higher education system in Nadia district of West Bengal and compare the existing higher education framework with the National Education Policy-2020. The researcher has conducted a documentary analysis method to accomplish the set goals. In the findings, the researcher has drawn an overview of the background and development of higher education in Nadia district from the perspective of West Bengal. This paper also highlighted the key challenges in higher education faced by students, teachers, and the community. The findings of the present study will help to learn about the development of higher education in Nadia, West Bengal as well as the challenges in higher education, which can be significant for policymakers and future researchers in the field.