Guidelines for Transforming Higher Education Institutions into Multidisciplinary Institutions

Abstract

The quintessence of Higher Education Institution (HEI), as envisioned in the National Education Policy 2020, is one which builds vibrant communities of scholars and peers, break down harmful silos between disciplines and enable students to become well-rounded individuals. However, a substantial number of HEIs in the country are either single stream institutions or multidisciplinary institutions with rigid disciplinary boundaries. To transform the HEIs into multidisciplinary institutions within the timelines suggested by the NEP 2020, therefore, is a challenge.