The volume offers a timely, multidisciplinary examination of the evolving Indian higher education landscape in the wake of COVID-19, changes and policy implications. The volume explores pedagogical innovation, digital integration, mental well-being, ethics, and institutional resilience. Organized into five thematic sections, it addresses pressing issues such as AI in education, challenges in self-financing institutions, teacher training, and inclusive education. The book also engages with policy shifts, including the NEP 2020, and the broader implications of digital transformation. With its intersectional approach and diverse perspectives, the book is an essential resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand and navigate the dynamic shifts shaping higher education in India.

Kennedy Andrew Thomas is the Director of Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC) and Professor in School of Education at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India. His Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Education and Bachelor of Education are in Education from Bangalore University, and Master of Arts from Annamalai University, India. He has published 31scopus indexed and other research articles in international and national journals, authored and edited books/chapters of reputable nature. He is a resource person in the fields of research, education and technology since 2011, and delivered multiple sessions and organized numerous national and international seminars every year under the CEDBEC, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. He has supervised 13 doctoral scholars, co-supervised 2 doctoral scholars and supervised 6 MPhil scholars. He is an active member of multiple professional associations for the cause of research and education.

Joseph Chacko Chennattuserry is the Vice Chancellor of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) since May 2023. A multidisciplinary scholar, he researches Maritime History, Organizational Culture, and Work Values in Educational Institutions. He has edited books and contributed to reputable journals. Notably, he serves as the Chief Editor of the international book project, "Encyclopaedia of New Populism and its Responses in the 21st Century," published by Springer and leads a research project on organisational culture in South Indian higher education institutions. He conducts workshops on organizational culture and is involved in historical preservation efforts. A member of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate congregation (CMI), he is dedicated in teaching and cultivating an impactful generation that underscores his commitment to shaping the future of education.

Joseph Varghese Kureethara, Professor in the Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, has completed PhD in Mathematics from MS University, Tirunelveli, India in 2010. He is the author of about 150 articles in the fields of Graph Theory, Number Theory, Operations Research and Fuzzy Mathematics. He has authored more than 100 articles in the areas of Management, History, Religion and Sports both in English and Malayalam. His blog has more than 200K pageviews. He has co-edited/co-authored/authored 20 books. He has supervised 12 PhD scholars and 12 MPhil scholars. He lectures Differential Calculus, Measure Theory, Differential Equations, Complex Analysis and Advanced Linear Programming.