In its third report for the EDGE conference, The Parthenon Group examines the current state of higher education in India, and by drawing on international case studies, suggests recommendations for its future development.

In order to support its future economic growth, India needs to grow its tertiary enrolment ratio. This report gives insight to the role and responsibility the private sector could take in fostering such growth and in boosting the country’s tertiary enrolment ratio. The Parthenon Group examines the rapid growth and success of private state act universities in India. Parthenon highlights the value proposition of scale private state act universities for different stakeholders – students, employers, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Finally, Parthenon makes recommendations for policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs that will enable the growth of scale private universities, help drive the tertiary enrolment ratio, and contribute to the nation building of India. This report covers the following:

1. The Role of Higher Education in Nation Building
2. The Higher Education Landscape in India and Growth of Private Universities
3. Private University Proposition for Stakeholders (Students, Employers,Entrepreneurs, and Investors)
4. Recommendations for Investors and Entrepreneurs EstablishingPrivate Universities
5. Regulatory Framework to Support the Growth of Private Universities