As we all know that education is the backbone of any economy or country in the pursuit of greater power. Higher education system of India is the third largest in the world, behind the United States and China. Since independence, India as a developing nation has been moving forward with the conflict in the education sector. It is trying to improve literacy rates with quality education. Higher education plays a key role in supporting knowledge-driven economic growth strategies. It provides an opportunity to reflect on social, economic, cultural, moral, and spiritual problems. It contributes to national development by disseminating special knowledge and skills. India's higher education system has been greatly expanded since independence. Last but not least, the current paper seeks to explore the emerging Issues and challenges in the Indian higher education system in the modern era. . The current study aims to highlight the Issues and challenges in the higher education system in India.