Being the last budget of the Modi Govt 2.0, the interim budget to be presented on February 1 this year by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is expected to continue with reforms and initiatives for transformative and sustainable socio-economic growth, both in terms of intent and allocations. Considering the future jobs will be influenced by AI, the country needs to scale …

Anand Rathi Advisors Limited (ARAL), one of India’s premier investment consultants, in its latest report on education says the Global Education sector is poised to reach ~$7 trillion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 5%. Similarly, the Global Educational Technology (EdTech) sector is expected to reach ~$500 billion by 2028, with CAGR of 18%. While unveiling the report, Samir Bahl, …

By Vinod Agrawal, Managing Partner & Head, FIITJEE Dwarka Centre The JEE Main exam is considered one of the most competitive and challenging entrance exams in India that opens the door to admissions into IITs, NITs, and other prestigious engineering colleges in India. Conducted twice a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which also conducts prominent exams like NEET and …

With the two national school examination boards—the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announcing the Class X and class XII examinations 2024 schedule, the focus and energies of students, parents and schools are completely concentrated on the ensuing examination season for the first four months of 2024. The CBSE practical …

Ashutosh Gupta, Country Manager, LinkedIn India, recently spoke at a national education conference about skills-first mindset and how education systems should take this transformation in their stride. We’re here reproducing the keynote (though not verbatim) as an important year-end piece of opinion that also sets in future thought process. India is a land of brimming potential standing at the forefront …

Year 2023 arrived building on the reprieve that 2022 offered from Covid pandemic and the resilience seen across the ecosystems.  So, importance of mental health and wellness in school curricula continued so did acceptance of flexible learning pathways even though classrooms were back in strength and engagement. Jitendra Karsan, Chairman Safari Kid India, feels looking back at 2023, the education sector witnessed …