Minister MC Sudhakar urges varsities to raise standards on par with foreign institutions

Bengaluru: Higher Education Minister Dr MC Sudhakar advised state-run institutions to maintain standards on par with international ones to compete with foreign and private universities.

The minister was speaking during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the British Council and Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) to strengthen collaboration in education, skill and cultural exchange.

"In the coming years, state universities will face tough competition from foreign universities. Hence, maintaining high academic excellence is essential," he said.

Sharing details about the agreement signed, the minister said it will create opportunities to strengthen research and skill development in six public universities across the state, while also bolstering their digital libraries.

"As a large number of our students are from rural backgrounds, collaborations with international universities will provide them broader academic exposure," he said.

Alison Barrett, Country Director of British Council in India, principal secretary higher education Kushboo Choudhary, and others were present.