Opinion
Behind the NEET protest 2026 lie troubling realities – underfunded schools, overburdened teachers, and a generation taught to chase ranks over learning
For skill development initiatives to be effective, they must go beyond certification, offer pathways to higher education and also mainstream vocational training, writes JNU professor
Indian education system a ‘conveyor belt’ designed for the past, not for AI and the future, writes Michael Sandeep Surla
This year’s NEET exam debacle should have prompted a reconsideration of such mammoth, centralised exams in general.
The digital world creates an ‘illusion of mastery’. Students must adopt active learning strategies to build knowledge, problem-solving skills
AI offers personalised learning, reduces teacher workload, but student dependency, data privacy a concern, writes The Scindia School, Gwalior, principal
Why the RCT revolution’s promise of evidence-based ed reform narrowed what education could be – and weakened the public system it claimed to fix
Mandatory SC, ST representation, helplines, equity committees – UGC Equity Regulations 2026 expose how the privileged dress up caste dominance as excellence
Year-ender 2025: Many decisions taken this year will be implemented in 2026 and drafts are set to be finalised. Here’s what happened
From elite institutions to over 300 universities now, design education is driving innovation, employment, and cultural change across India, writes World University of Design VC
