Automation of Higher Education Sector in India – An Ethical Dilemma

Indian higher education system underwent many changes to take the current shape which is expected to change further in future. Introduction of internet into higher education started changing the pattern of education in a rigorous way. The study was aimed to identify the impact of automation of higher education sector in India to help building knowledge, skill sets and preparing the students for the job market. An exploratory research was carried out taking the opinions from students, teachers, academic administrators from various colleges and universities. The study found that irrespective of public and private mode, students are at the crossroads to understand the real benefit of using automated system of higher education although they are randomly using them.