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Purpose: The paper presents global scenario of higher education and tries to show the challenges faced or reforms to be made in higher education in Nepal, in the future as well as see both Nepalese and Indian societies in a similar way without discrimination. The purpose of this research paper is to make close links between Nepal and India through higher education by making inclusive and equitable societies with the roles of civil society.

Methodology: The methodology of this study is document analysis and interview with some professors.

Design: This is a qualitative study and no numerical data have been used here. Findings: The paper highlights the challenges which the higher education system faced and proposes few reforms which are needed for inclusive and equitable societies between Nepal and India.

Implications: This research paper has got in – depth implications for the people of Nepal and India which shows that these two countries have got similar cultures, societies, religions, and common ways of dealing to each other as well as open access to higher education for the people of both countries in either sides.

Value: This paper has got great value to make close relation among the group of people living in Nepal and India and avoid discrimination among them.

Keywords

Challenges of Higher Education, Inclusive and Equitable Society, Civil Society, Social Structure.

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