Its collapse shows all that is wrong with the government’s education policy, highlights biases in its people selection policy and also underscores its centralization tendencies. The NEET’s introduction was not such a bad idea, considering the systemic malaise that existed earlier. The surging demand for medical education collided against limited availability of seats in government … Read more
The ongoing public outcry over the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) mismanagement of NEET-UG, NEET-PG and UGC-NET examinations highlights a related concern: of meeting the career aspirations of tens of millions of young people seeking quality higher education. With half the population of the country—or around 700 million Indians—below the age of 28, our youthful demographic … Read more
India stands at the cusp of a significant transformation, seeking to propel its economy and address the ever-evolving requirements of a dynamic global market. Central to this endeavor lies the crucial necessity for a proficient workforce equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The integration of vocational training initiatives into higher … Read more
Hyderabad: Is the retention of the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) from primary to higher education in Telangana showing a downward trend? If goings-on is any indication, the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE Plus)-2021-22, the All India Survey on Higher Education 2021-22 and the Economic Survey-2022-23 show falling in the percentage of students … Read more