{"id":26878,"date":"2024-02-13T05:03:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T05:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=26878"},"modified":"2024-02-13T05:03:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T05:03:20","slug":"should-premier-institutes-like-iits-iims-be-allowed-to-retain-premier-status-allow-more-academic-independence-in-designing-courses-and-also-decide-the-mode-criteria-of-selection-of-students-discuss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/should-premier-institutes-like-iits-iims-be-allowed-to-retain-premier-status-allow-more-academic-independence-in-designing-courses-and-also-decide-the-mode-criteria-of-selection-of-students-discuss\/","title":{"rendered":"Should premier institutes like IITs\/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allow more academic independence in designing courses, and also decide the mode\/criteria of selection of students? Discuss in light of the growing challenges. (12.5 marks, 200 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, the debate over the autonomy and status of premier institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) is gaining prominence. Proponents argue that these institutions should be granted greater academic independence in designing courses and determining selection criteria to maintain their premier status. This perspective posits that such autonomy fosters innovation, encourages academic excellence, and ensures relevance in a dynamic global context. However, this stance is not without its challenges. Critics contend that excessive autonomy could lead to elitism, exclusion, and a departure from societal needs. Moreover, the growing demands for equitable access to quality education necessitate careful consideration of inclusivity and diversity in the selection process. As educational institutions grapple with the complexities of a rapidly changing world, striking a balance between preserving excellence and promoting accessibility emerges as a paramount concern. This essay explores the implications of granting premier institutes greater autonomy, navigating the delicate equilibrium between academic freedom and societal responsibility in addressing the evolving challenges of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector\/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ffb75711453\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ffb75711453\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/should-premier-institutes-like-iits-iims-be-allowed-to-retain-premier-status-allow-more-academic-independence-in-designing-courses-and-also-decide-the-mode-criteria-of-selection-of-students-discuss\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/should-premier-institutes-like-iits-iims-be-allowed-to-retain-premier-status-allow-more-academic-independence-in-designing-courses-and-also-decide-the-mode-criteria-of-selection-of-students-discuss\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/should-premier-institutes-like-iits-iims-be-allowed-to-retain-premier-status-allow-more-academic-independence-in-designing-courses-and-also-decide-the-mode-criteria-of-selection-of-students-discuss\/#Problems_faced_by_IITs_and_IIMs\" title=\"Problems faced by IITs and&nbsp; IIMs:&nbsp;\">Problems faced by IITs and&nbsp; IIMs:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/should-premier-institutes-like-iits-iims-be-allowed-to-retain-premier-status-allow-more-academic-independence-in-designing-courses-and-also-decide-the-mode-criteria-of-selection-of-students-discuss\/#Reforms_Needed\" title=\"Reforms Needed:&nbsp;\">Reforms Needed:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/should-premier-institutes-like-iits-iims-be-allowed-to-retain-premier-status-allow-more-academic-independence-in-designing-courses-and-also-decide-the-mode-criteria-of-selection-of-students-discuss\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/should-premier-institutes-like-iits-iims-be-allowed-to-retain-premier-status-allow-more-academic-independence-in-designing-courses-and-also-decide-the-mode-criteria-of-selection-of-students-discuss\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Introduction, try to give a brief introduction about IITs and IIMs and why they need more autonomy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>In Body, discuss the Challenges faced by IITs and IIMs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, try to conclude with the recommendations of the<\/strong> <strong>National Policy on Education (1986-1992).<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) are accorded as Institute of National Importance\u202f(INI). INI is a status given to these premier institutes because they are a pivotal player in developing highly skilled personnel within the specified region of the country\/state. But if compared with other institutions in the world, they are ranked poorly including the prestigious IITs and IIMs. The poor ranking of <strong>premier institutes calls for more autonomy and power.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_faced_by_IITs_and_IIMs\"><\/span><strong>Problems faced by IITs and&nbsp; IIMs:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;A major reason cited for these excellent institutions being unable to compete at the global level is the lack of independence and interference from governmental bodies\/authorities in all matters relating to the functioning of the afore-mentioned premier institutes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>&nbsp;In today\u2019s time, the syllabus for any course needs to be regularly evaluated and modified so that it reflects recent developments and future trends.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Procurement of different materials\/objects\/machinery\/technology for research purposes, upgradation of infrastructure, provision of salaries to professors that is comparable to other international institutions so that good talent is attracted, transparent admission process that takes in only the best students, collaboration between industry and educational institution etc are areas in which IITs\/IIMs lack.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reforms_Needed\"><\/span><strong>Reforms Needed:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>More autonomy to IIMs and IITs is needed: <\/strong>Autonomy implies academic and administrative freedom which should result in <strong>the enhancement of quality of education and achievement<\/strong> of academic excellence.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Bureaucratic Interference<\/strong>: Bureaucratic accountability is articulated through the misguided \u2018Memorandum of Understanding\u2019 approach which the HRD ministry forces the IIMs and IITs to copy. Parliamentary accountability through questions is acceptable, but CAG audit is not enough.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Global ranking<\/strong>: Reputation of global schools depends on knowledge creation more than on knowledge dissemination i.e. R&amp;D. On this both the IITs and IIMs fall short.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the National Policy on Education (1986-1992), institutions which have been granted autonomy status have the <strong>freedom to \u201cdetermine and prescribe their own courses of study and syllabi, and restructure and redesign the courses<\/strong>. Academic independence <strong>is the major advantage of being an autonomous institution<\/strong>. It is now high time that IIMs and IITs should <strong>be allowed to retain premier status, allow more academic independence in designing courses and decide the mode\/criteria of selection of students.<\/strong> Institutions which use academic and administrative freedom in a responsible manner will flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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