U.S.–India relations

Public university systems

Questions, evidence, and comparisons on public university systems in the U.S.–India relationship.

Published analyses

Does India need U.S. help to build a California-style higher-education system?

A three-tier scenario for 30 million additional student places in India, its investment requirements, and the evidence needed to justify American participation.

By Anirudh Shastry12 September 2026 · 20 min read