• Nuzhat Nazeer
• Tariq Ahmad Mantoo

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented disruptions to the education sector worldwide. In Kashmir, a region already grappling with socio-political complexities, the abrogation of Article 370 and Covid-19 pandemic further exacerbated the existing issues and added new obstacles to the higher education landscape. Thus, this study intended to comprehensively explore the challenges brought about by COVID-19 pandemic on higher education in Kashmir by reviewing the existing literature. Through a thorough review of secondary data, six key themes emerged. These themes revealed that higher education system in Kashmir faced several challenges, including a double lockdown, limited internet access, and insufficient resources. Despite these obstacles, virtual learning served as a supplementary approach to traditional methods, highlighting the resilience and adaptation of students in Kashmir. These factors emphasize the significance of addressing these obstacles to ensure equal education and well-being in the region.

Covid-19, Higher Education, Online Learning, Conflict, Kashmir

"Exploring the challenges on higher education during the covid-19 pandemic in Kashmir", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.h337-h347, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406738.pdf

"Exploring the challenges on higher education during the covid-19 pandemic in Kashmir", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. pph337-h347, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406738.pdf