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Medical Coding Careers
This blog post explores the opportunities in the field of Medical Coders in India and outside India.
Dr Sp Mishra
Oct 165 min read


Earning While Learning
A Concept India Needs to Embrace (ICC Blog # 126) Graphic design: spm A Chance Encounter That Sparked a Thought During a recent visit to a Tanishq showroom, I noticed a young assistant wearing a name tag that read "Store Promoter." Curious, I asked the main store executive about this role. He explained that during festive seasons, they hire temporary staff—often young students—to handle the increased customer flow. These short-term workers are typically selected through trust
Dr Sp Mishra
Oct 114 min read


Reimagining Higher Education
Putting Human Needs at the Center (ICC Blog # 125) Graphic by spm “Be stubborn on the vision and flexible on the details.” – Jeff Bezos Higher education is supposed to prepare us for the world. Yet, in today’s rapidly changing landscape, many graduates feel unprepared — equipped with degrees, but not direction. After three to five years of lectures, assignments, and exams, too many students find themselves struggling to translate theory into meaningful work. What if we refram
Dr Sp Mishra
Oct 54 min read


The Stream Selection Process Explained (ICC Blog # 124)
graphics by spm As October’s gentle breeze sweeps across India, cooler days begin to settle in—from the misty mornings of Delhi to the calm evenings in Bengaluru. For over 6 crore students finishing Grade 10, this academic year marks more than just a change in weather. It’s the beginning of a big decision: choosing a stream—Science, Commerce, or Humanities—for Grade 11. Well, this journey ideally should have started at least few months or even a year two before. Nevertheless,
Dr Sp Mishra
Oct 35 min read


Choosing the Right School Board in India: CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, or IB
Which School Board is right for your Child? (ICC Blog # 123) Graphics by spm India’s education landscape is transforming. With over 14.71 lakh schools serving 24.69 crore students as of 2024–25, and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introducing sweeping reforms—like the 5+3+3+4 curricular structure, vocational integration, digital learning, and flexible subject choices—parents and students face a pivotal decision: which school board best aligns with their goals? Let’s
Dr Sp Mishra
Sep 304 min read


Rethinking Higher Education
From Guaranteed Jobs to Gainful Engagement in a Turbulent World (ICC Blog # 122) Creative by spm In the not-so-distant past, the promise...
Dr Sp Mishra
Sep 274 min read


Foreign University Campuses in India
Why are they not the Panacea for Our Higher Education Woes? (ICC Blog # 119) The Aspirational Young Indian In a recent opinion piece in...
Dr Sp Mishra
Sep 154 min read


Indian Higher Education:
Insights from Professor B.J. Rao on the Present and Future (ICC Blog # 118) YouTube Thumbnail of the episode In a captivating episode of...
Dr Sp Mishra
Sep 145 min read


From Degrees to Competencies
Reimagining India’s Higher Education Administration (ICC Blog # 117) By Dr. S.P. Mishra Creative by spm India’s higher education...
Dr Sp Mishra
Sep 33 min read


The Career Awareness Gap
Bridging the Divide for India's Future Workforce (ICC Blog # 112) A creative presentation In a rapidly evolving world where technology...
Dr Sp Mishra
Aug 295 min read


Inclusive Futures
Language, Identity, and Belonging in Indian Higher Education (ICC Blog # 111) University of Hyderabad (Pic Credit:...
Dr Sp Mishra
Aug 287 min read


State of India’s Higher Education:
A Conversation with Prof. M.K. Surappa (ICC Blog #108) YouTube Thumbnail of the episode with Prof M.K. Surappa India’s higher education...
Dr Sp Mishra
Aug 214 min read


Data Points for NEET 2025 Counselling (ICC Blog # 102)
Graphics by spm The NEET 2025 results show a decline in overall scores and cut-offs compared to 2024, indicating a more challenging exam...
Dr Sp Mishra
Jul 710 min read


🎓 Degrees Without Destinations? Rethinking Employability in Indian Higher Education (ICC Blog # 100)
NAAC & NIRF Ranking HEIs but not Employment Yesterday, I attended the orientation session for my daughter’s undergraduate program at one...
Dr Sp Mishra
Jun 213 min read


NEET 2025 Results: A Tougher Exam Year with Strategic Implications (ICC Blog # 99)
Graphics by spm The NEET 2025 results reveal a clear uptick in difficulty, tighter scoring, and significant policy changes—all of which...
Dr Sp Mishra
Jun 212 min read


The Coaching Factory (ICC Blog #98)
Creatively designed by Dr Sp Mishra With the release of the JEE Advanced results, newspapers are prominently featuring them. The...
Dr Sp Mishra
Jun 93 min read


How Competitive is College Admission in India? (ICC # 92)
Creative description of the Blog Introduction There is a lot of action happening around the entrance exams, interviews, counselling...
Dr Sp Mishra
May 244 min read


Reimagining Humanities: Bridging the Gap Between Arts and Technology (ICC Blog # 90)
In the latest episode of the India Career Centre Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Professor John Joseph Kennedy from Christ...
Dr Sp Mishra
May 182 min read


Rethinking Higher Education: Choosing a Career Path with Intention (ICC Blog # 87)
Creatively designed by Copilot Higher education is frequently viewed as the key to a successful career. However, pursuing it without...
Dr Sp Mishra
May 35 min read


Present & Future of Higher Education & Formal Job Sector in India
This is a must-read for Parents of Gen Z and Gen Alpha in India. AI-Generated Image As a career counsellor, I frequently receive questions from inquisitive parents about selecting courses and suitable career paths. Many are unaware of the current state of our higher education system and its connection to the formal job sector in India. But I feel to understand future work opportunities (formal jobs), we should have complete knowledge about higher education and the state of fo
Dr Sp Mishra
Jul 10, 20246 min read
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