The scenario of knowledge management, along with the model of E-Governance for enhancement of professional education in higher educational institutions

Purpose of the research paper includes the study and application of Knowledge Management Principles in the field of education and study of E-governance model as one of crucial factor for enhancing quality of education in universities and Institutions. In recent times, higher education is not having a favourable time period. Various challenges and pressures are associated with it.

Various approaches and improvements are described in this paper in order to cope with latest trends of technology and growing demands of students in universities. To avoid students going to different private coaching centers, there is crying need to use Knowledge Management Principles. Apart from KM approaches, E-governance is one of crucial factor for enhancing quality of education in universities. To apply e-governance in education system, we must create technical and management skills that can replace the traditional skills and practices.

There are various KM tools like video conferencing, chat servers, blogs, social networking sites that helps in improving extent of communication and learning among students. If knowledge is managed in efficient way, then it becomes easier for student and teachers to access facts, information and solutions. Knowledge is managed by using Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) that can be Document based, Ontology based or Artificial Intelligence based. The courses like ’E-Transformation and Management’ must be introduced in various institutions to create awareness about e-governance. E-governance model has been shown in paper with its phases and their application to support institutional transformation.

The paper tries to contribute a sustainable approach of teaching and learning so that the very purpose of professional education might be achieved by each and every institution irrespective of being private or public. Every institution may help their students to achieve the goals by providing better education using KMS & E-governance model.