This paper deals with how higher education system in India was managed in past. In early civilization time where teaching and learning process revolved around the ‘Gurukal system’. In the middle ages students from Central Asia, China, Middle East, South East Asia and Rome focusing on Literature, Philosophy, Astronomy, Architecture used to come to India whose influence can be seen across the world in terms temples, construction and irrigation systems. In next part this paper elaborates what is current situation of management of higher education in India. The UGC recognizes the Universities to award degrees through affiliation process. In the last part this paper concludes with future situation in management of higher education and opportunities.

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Keywords: UGC, AICTE, MHRD, Philosophy, Astronomy, Architecture.