Education Reforms and Trends

Analysis of global and national education reforms, trends, and future opportunities for students and institutions.

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One Nation One Subscription (ONOS): India’s Research Revolution or Just Another Expensive Patchwork?

There has been significant discussion, opinions, and criticism surrounding the One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) initiative.

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How UGC, AICTE, NIRF, NAAC, and NBA Need to Interpret Faculty Qualifications Post Supreme Court Clarifications

The recent Supreme Court ruling concerning the precedence of state regulations over central guidelines issued by UGC and AICTE has...

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How Article 30's Minority Privileges for Educational Institutions Challenge India's Secular Vision and Why It’s Problematic for India

Recently, the Supreme Court passed a verdict in the case of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), declaring it a minority institution in a...

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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...

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Burn the NAAC and NIRF Metrics or Reform Them: How Institutions Are Gaming a Broken System for Survival

Indian universities and colleges are being dragged into an unhealthy obsession with rankings and accreditation frameworks , particularly...

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Outdated Curriculums, Outdated Faculty: The Crisis Facing Engineering Education Today (Even in so Called 'futuristic' Private Universities)

In recent years, the issue of unemployment and the struggle of graduates in the job market has been the subject of countless...

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Understand India’s Education Frameworks in Just 30 Pages—No More Confusion!

Understand the Key Educational Reforms Shaping India's Future and A Practical Guide for Understanding India’s Education Reforms Over the...

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Can ANRF Bridge India’s Research Gap? How ANRF Aims to Compete with US, UK, China and Global Giants in Research

The First Governing Board Meeting of ANRF: A Milestone for India's Research Future The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) ...

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A Comprehensive Guide to the National Credit Framework - Steps, Benefits, and Challenges for Universities: Essential SOPs for Higher Education Institutions

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has laid the foundation for transformative change in the Indian education system, aiming to...

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The Dark Side of India's Coaching Culture: Saving India's Students from the Coaching Industry Trap

It was a tragic day in Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar. Three young students, full of dreams and aspirations, met an untimely end. They were...

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Exposed: Anna University Scandal Reveals Urgent Need for Reform in India’s Higher Education System

Recently, the news highlighted a shocking scandal at Anna University during its latest audit. The report revealed that one person was...

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Do We Really Need Entrance Exams like NEET, JEE, CAT, NET, etc. in India? Time to Rethink the Way We Admit Our Students

The current reliance on entrance examinations for admissions into universities and colleges in India has led to significant stress among...

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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...

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Major Overhaul in Engineering Education: NBA to Soon Update Program Outcomes (PO) and Integrate Knowledge Profiles (WK)

As the landscape of engineering education evolves, so too do the standards and expectations set by accreditation bodies. The National...

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Why introducing Digital Humanities and Social Sciences (DHSS) will be important for universities in near future as a Mandatory Course

As India strides towards its ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 , the integration of Digital Humanities and Social...

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Important Update for Higher Education Institutes Offering Online and Distance Learning Courses

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently announced a significant update for Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) offering...

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Construction of Course Outcomes: Beyond Direct Translations of Course Content Objectives

In the evolving landscape of education, particularly within the framework of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) underlined by the National...

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Transforming Indian Higher Education: A Deep Dive into Outcome-Based Education Under NEP 2020

In an ambitious move to overhaul its education system, India introduced the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to make...

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UGC Mandates NAAC, NBA Accreditation and NIRF Rankings for College Grants Eligibility in 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India, in its visionary stride towards elevating the standard of higher education, has...

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Revolutionary Reforms in NAAC Accreditation: A Shift to Binary System and Excellence Levels

We are excited to witness transformative reforms in the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation process. These...

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UGC approves guidelines for Short Term Courses & its a beginning of New Era in Program Designing

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has taken a significant step towards revolutionizing higher education by approving...

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Beyond Compliance: How Academic Audits are Redefining Educational Success

In the ever-evolving realm of education, maintaining and enhancing the quality of academic offerings is not just a goal but a necessity....

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Unlocking Academic Excellence: A Guide to Writing Scientifically Robust Course Outcomes

Course Outcomes (CO) are specific and measurable statements that describe what a student will be able to do upon completion of a course....

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Global Universities Setting Foot in India: A Wake-Up Call for Indian Higher Education Institutions

The landscape of higher education in India is on the brink of a significant transformation. The University Grants Commission (UGC), the...

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Unveiling the Dark Side of BITSAT 2023: Education on Sale?

I am writing this post today with a heavy heart and a sense of disbelief. A recent news article has shed light on a shocking practice...

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Leveraging AICTE's Internship Portal for Enhanced Campus Outcomes and Institutional Rankings

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched a laudable initiative in the form of an internship portal, aimed at...

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The UGC's Bold Move: Stricter Monitoring of Faculty Appointments and PhD Degree Awards

On April 24, 2023, during its 568th meeting, the University Grants Commission (UGC) made a crucial decision that will significantly...

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Empower Your Students with NEP SAARTHI: Be a Catalyst in Transforming Higher Education in India

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a significant reform aimed at transforming the education system in India, focusing on...

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The Professor of Practice Initiative: A Leap Towards Skill-Based Education

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has taken a significant step towards transforming higher education in line with the...

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Infographic: Unlocking Potential with the National Credit Framework (NCrF) - Download link below 👇

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the Ministry of Education has taken a radical step towards transforming the way we...

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The reason why 'The Life Long Learning' Program Outcome (PO 12) are still misused in campuses.

As we know the 12th Program outcome defined by National Board of Accreditation and Washington Accord is ‘Life Long Learning’. Washington...

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How Classrooms can transform your Students Learning Outcomes

Classrooms plays a very important role not just in acquiring knowledge for a student but also it enables student to utilize the knowledge...

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What are the use of Writing Effective Course Outcomes?

Post the Advent of National Educational Policy 2020, Mandatory Accreditation and Implementation of Outcome Based Education, many are...

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Why Dual degree can be a problem and the issue are in the way it is defined by Universities

In April, UGC will now allow the students to pursue two academic programs simultaneously keeping in view the of objectives envisaged in...

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Why Indian Education System missed to create Next Google, Facebook, or Intel? And what we can do now

Only 15.8 per cent of the total publications produced by Indian researchers feature in the top 10 journals globally, a government report...

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5 simple initiatives that any school can take up now in this new era – Education 4.0

By 2030, most of the human brains at workplace will be replaced by Machines and will be very efficient at it than human beings. Here...

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Universities were never prepared for any Disruptive Changes like COVID-19, and how to resolve it now

A fault line is now strikingly visible post the COVID-19 Outbreak. Even after with so much technological advancement we have done from...

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