India's higher education faces a breaking point: 86 million seats needed or the system collapses

India’s higher education sector faces a defining decade, with a new report warning that the NEP 2020 target of a 50 percent GER demands 86.11 million enrolments by 2035. This steep expansion, requiring a 5.3 percent annual capacity growth, pushes institutions toward digital ecosystems, flexible learning, and employability-focused reforms as traditional campuses struggle to keep pace with rising expectations.

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