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Student Success Strategies
Tips and frameworks to enhance student outcomes, skills, and engagement in higher education.


How Wokeism in Indian Education Is Brainwashing Students — Here’s Who and How It’s Rewiring Your Child
Discover how Wokeism in Indian Education is reshaping young minds, classrooms, and cultural values. This article exposes the hidden forces, global funding, and ideological pipelines behind the shift — and what parents and educators must do before it’s too late.
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Why Alumni Don’t Give a Damn About Your College – The Harsh Truth (The Dilemma of Alumni Engagement)
The Dilemma of Alumni Engagement Most institutions get this completely wrong... and it's ruining the future of higher education. Let me take you inside a well-known NIRF-ranked autonomous institute in Karnataka. I was invited by the institute to help set up a Venture Capital (VC) team for their Incubation Centre. As part of my visit, I wanted to check the operational processes of their office. What I saw left me stunned. The campus? Stunning. The infrastructure? World-clas
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Exposing the ₹100,000 Crore Scam: How Colleges Exploit Students in the Name of Placements
Beneath the appearance of India’s flourishing higher education landscape lies a shadow industry worth an estimated ₹100,000 crore.
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The Ultimate College Selection Checklist: A Proven Alternative to Rankings and Accreditation for Finding the Perfect Fit
A Proven Alternative to Rankings and Accreditation for Finding the Perfect Fit
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How Many Seasons Does India Have? The Reality vs. What Our Education System Teaches Us
If you were to ask someone, "How many seasons does India have?" what answer would you expect? Most of us, without a second thought, would...
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3-Year vs. 4-Year Degrees: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Implementing NEP 2020's Vision
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a transformative policy that aims to reshape the education landscape in India by fostering flexibility, holistic learning, and global alignment. One of the most significant reforms introduced under NEP 2020 is the recommendation to shift undergraduate programs from a 3-year format to a 4-year structure . This reform brings Indian education on par with global standards, encouraging multidisciplinary learning, enhancing research oppo
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Shocking!!! Media and Government are Blaming Global Slowdown for IIT's Placement Crisis: But the Reality is Something Different
The IIT Placement Crisis – What Does it Mean for Indian Engineering? The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have long been considered the pinnacle of engineering education in India. However, the placement scenario for the 2024 batch paints a troubling picture. With thousands of graduates still unplaced, even at these prestigious institutions, the situation for other engineering colleges across India could be far worse. If IITs are facing a placement crisis, what does this
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10 Scholarships in India Every Student and Institute Should Be Aware Of
India offers a plethora of scholarships aimed at helping students achieve their academic dreams, regardless of their financial background. Here are ten crucial scholarships that students and educational institutions should be well-acquainted with. 1. National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Application Link: Apply Here The National Scholarship Portal is a comprehensive online platform that facilitates the application process for various government scholarships. It acts as a single
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Does Your Degree Say AI or ML? You Might Not Be Eligible for Some Jobs or Exams
The evolution of engineering education in India has led to the creation of specialized programs focused on cutting-edge fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). While these programs are designed to equip students with the skills needed for future careers, they are also inadvertently creating barriers to employment and higher education. As an expert in higher education, it is crucial to examine this issue from multiple perspectives, including the imp
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The Real Cost of Pursuing UPSC and Its Impact on Youth: Is the Dream Worth the Sacrifice?
In recent times, the Indian education system has faced scrutiny, marred by continuous controversies and the troubling revelations of corruption that primarily benefit a select few within and outside the government. This shadow cast over the system not only disrupts the lives of students but also tarnishes the credibility of our future professionals, including doctors and engineers. However, today's discussion shifts focus from these controversies to another pressing issue: th
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Paper Publish Alert - Enhancing Employability in Indian Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities, and Urgent Actions
Historical Context and Purpose of This Paper The concept of employability has increasingly taken center stage in the discourse surrounding higher education in India. As the global economic landscape evolves, the demands on educational institutions to produce not only academically proficient but also industry-ready graduates have intensified. Historically, the Indian higher education system primarily concentrated on academic instruction with less emphasis on the integration of
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From Classroom to Career: How Allowing Students to Make Mistakes Transforms Higher Education
In the context of higher education, mistakes are often stigmatized, creating a culture where students fear failure. This fear inhibits creativity and innovation, which are critical for personal development and national progress. Allowing students to make and learn from mistakes fosters resilience, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Consider the story of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, whose early experiments were fraught with failures. These mistakes, however, paved the way
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Finding Peace and love: Lessons from Haemin Sunim's 'The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down'
It's been a long time since I've read a spiritual book that truly resonated with me. But all of a sudden, a book popped up on my Amazon...
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7 Impactful Tips to attract Good Students to your Campus
Whether you’re a new campus or have been in operation for several years, getting more students is probably your top priority. If you’re...
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