A Paradigm Shift in India: Digital University

Abstract

The education system is going through significant changes due to the active development of digital technologies. By year-end, it is anticipated that many Indian universities will receive funding, either for standalone new independent institutions or for building digital university centres inside existing traditional universities. This study employs the literature search to explore the concept of a digital university and outlines the various causes of its development, challenges and prospects. It was found that Digital universities has potential to increase the Gross enrolment ratio in higher education, but there is a need to bridge the digital divide. Then only digital universities will act as a hub for equal access to quality higher education for prospective students and work as a catalyst in a paradigm-shifting of digitalisation in the higher education system in India.