A study of stakeholders’ perceptions of higher education at Punjab: A quantitative approach

At present, Punjab has Eight State Universities, One Central University, Two Deemed Universities & Four Private Universities providing professional education courses of many varieties. This strategy has also brought out many significant changes in the delivery modes of higher education system in the state. 55 government colleges, 136 private aided-colleges & 188 private colleges providing technical and professional education in Punjab are also affiliated to these state universities. Recently Punjab Govt. has issued No Objection Certificate to two private universities i.e. Aadesh University and Chandigarh University. The questionnaire to measure stakeholder perceptions is divided into 6 categories: (1). Perception about Education & Education System. (2) Perception Regarding the Higher Education system. (3) Perception regarding the Higher Educational System in India. (4). Perception regarding Higher Education Institutions in Punjab. (5) Perception about GATS & Liberalization. (6) Perception regarding your own Higher Education Institution. All 300 respondents were further categorized as students (100), administrators (100) and faculty members (100). The responses available from the all categorized respondents were measured on 5 Point Likert Scale as Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree & Strongly Disagree were the measured level of response from all respondents. The analysis procedure used in study combines all agree component together i.e. Agree & Strongly Agree and disagree component together i.e. Disagree & Strongly Disagree. The each categorized respondents were further analyzed on their perception levels regarding education and its system, higher education system and its existences in their institution, state and in India and finally regarding GATS & its Liberalization.