by Advocate Varun Goel, Yuk Fong, Chin, Tanya Saxena, Dr. Pankaj Dwivedi, Dr. Anuj Verma, Dr. P.K. Anjani, Dr. Meenakshi Verma
ABSTRACT
The study examines the impact of regulatory policies and private-sector participation on the sustainability of management education in India. Employing a mixed-method research design, it integrates quantitative analysis of data obtained from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the University Grants Commission (UGC), and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) with qualitative insights gathered through semi-structured interviews with policymakers, faculty members, and institutional administrators. The findings reveal that regulatory frameworks, particularly accreditation and quality assurance mechanisms, significantly influence institutional performance and long-term sustainability. Accredited institutions demonstrate higher enrolment growth, improved placement outcomes, and greater financial stability compared to non-accredited institutions, with a strong positive correlation (r = 0.72, p < 0.01) between regulatory compliance and sustainability indices. The study further highlights that private institutions, which account for nearly 74 percent of total management enrolments, have played a transformative role by introducing digital pedagogy, industry-linked curricula, and enhanced employability programs. Despite these advances, disparities in research productivity and affordability remain. The comparative analysis shows that public institutions excel in governance and academic quality, whereas private institutions lead in financial health, innovation, and industry engagement. The study concludes that balanced governance combining regulatory accountability with institutional autonomy, along with strengthened public–private partnerships and technological integration, is essential for ensuring the sustainable growth and global competitiveness of management education in India.
