Indian higher education system has grown in a remarkable way, particularly after independence period, to become one of the largest systems of its kind in the world. However, the system has many issues of concern at present, like financing and management including access, equity and relevance, reorientation of programmes by laying emphasis on health consciousness, values and ethics and quality of higher education together with the assessment of institutions and their accreditation. Institutions of higher education fulfill vital roles in the global education community; they have the potential to bring changes within educational systems that will shape the knowledge and skills of future generations. Often, education is described as the great hope for creating a more sustainable future; higher education institutions serve as key change agents in transforming education and society. Not only do higher education institutions educate individuals, they update the knowledge and skill of students, provide professional knowledge, and often provide expert opinion to regional and national ministries of education. Recognizing the above and the basic fact, that the Universities and colleges have to perform multiple roles to give quality education as Establish one independent national agency for quality assurance; Re-organization and integration of various faculties; Ensure professionalism and consistency in the work of the quality assurance agency; Learning resources and student support; Establishment of IQAC within institution; Quality assurance of teaching staff; curriculum renewal and others are discussed in the paper.

Key Words: Quality; Higher Education; IQAC; Professionalism; Learning Resource; Curriculum Renewal.