STUDENT SELECTION AND ADMISSION TO HIGHER-EDUCATION - POLICIES AND PRACTICES IN THE ASIAN REGION

Student selection and admission for higher education in the Asian regi on are matters of concern at a time when there is rapid growth in enro lments and mounting pressure for changes, and when public funds are un able to match demands for expansion. This paper provides a broad revie w of policies and practices in developing and newly industrialised cou ntries of the Asian region, paying particular attention to access, sel ection, the admission process, equity and links to the labour market. It attempts an evaluation and provides suggestions for policymakers.