Educationists of Jharkhand rue higher education in the State has taken a back seat among various reforms in the pipeline and emphasized the need to change the mindset, address basic concerns to improve the state of higher education in Jharkhand. The sordid condition of higher education was discussed at a programme called by Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
The programme was organized to felicitate institutions for achievements made in their respective spheres. Professional training institutes, engineering colleges and degree colleges from all over India were felicitated by eminent educationists present on the occasion.
According to statistics shared by Pro-VC of Ranchi University N Raziuddin about 32,246 students are enrolled in Post Graduation and above disciplines offered in 10 state universities, one central university and two deemed university in Jharkhand. Notwithstanding the number of students pursuing higher education in Jharkhand quality of education has always been the Achilles heal of the state universities. Pathetic show in the field of research and improper publication of journals underscore the need for drastic revamp of higher education. Chairman Jharkhand Academic Council Anand Bhushan motivated the achievers to compete with themselves rather than others.