Interdisciplinary Research: Transforming Higher Education in India

Sunita Sharma, Machiavelli Singh

Abstract: The Indian education system has a vast, rich and organized history with its chronology starting from ancient Gurukul system followed by colonization of British Empire till its freedom. Post-independence the Government sector is consistently working by formulating policies, framing guidelines and setting up standards for emphasizing quality in education as a primary goal.  Since the scenario in higher education is in constant flux with over growing demand and ever changing opportunities in job sector. This paper highlights the crux of adopting interdisciplinary approach in transforming higher education system towards covering and accelerating scientific innovations, developing critical thinking skills, solving complex real life problems, globalization and growing fluidity in employment.

Keywords: Research, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary, Trans-disciplinary, Multi-disciplinary, Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Title: Interdisciplinary Research: Transforming Higher Education in India

Author: Sunita Sharma, Machiavelli Singh

International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations

ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)

Research Publish Journals

Vol. 3, Issue 3, July 2015 – September 2015

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Interdisciplinary Research: Transforming Higher Education in India by Sunita Sharma, Machiavelli Singh