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,

Why are they not the Panacea for Our Higher Education Woes? (ICC Blog # 119) The Aspirational Young Indian In a recent opinion piece in...

Reimagining India’s Higher Education Administration (ICC Blog # 117) By Dr. S.P. Mishra Creative by spm India’s higher education system stands at a pivotal crossroads. With over 40 million students enrolled across 1,000+ universities and 40,000 colleges, we have built one of the largest academic ecosystems in the world. Yet, beneath this scale lies a troubling paradox: while degrees proliferate, competencies lag. The disconnect between academic output and workforce readine

Education Rankings—A Mirage of Merit (ICC Blog #109) Creative by spm The Illusion of Objectivity India’s education system is a vast and...