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Rajasthan is a state where a larger network of Higher Education (HE), is engaged in imparting education. However, the existence of colleges is not depending only upon the number of admissions therein. Young people entering higher education institutions (HEIs) are more cautious about their careers and interested in earning multiple degrees, diplomas or certificates in a short period of time. Apart from that, they prefer quality education, modernized facilities, up-to-date content and engaging educational offerings. They avoid traditional teaching methods and old-fashioned institutions. This is because these methods were not interdisciplinary approaches nor were they designed for holistic development. Institutional expansion to improve gross enrollment ratios (GER) is essential and this requires space, staff and infrastructure. The opening of a new university is an imperative to facilitate the provision of 'Siksha apke dwar' for young people, on the one hand to ensure access and at the same time to adopt the quality and facilities that are the true expectations of the beneficiaries. Addressing the above goals of access and quality is therefore a formidable challenge. In states like Rajasthan, where geographic diversity, economic inequality and poverty are major constraints, the dilemma of how to ensure access and quality is significantly exacerbated. This paper describes few aspects of problems, discussion and solution in lieu of present status of higher education Rajasthan.