In a positive sign of growing interest in the fields of Engineering, Pharmaceutical, and Agricultural Technology, a staggering number of students have registered for the Maharashtra state Common Entrance Test (CET) 2023 PCM group exam. The exam, which will span from May 9 to 14, has attracted a total of 28,533 aspiring students. With a higher representation of male candidates and a significant overall applicant count, the state is witnessing a surge in enthusiasm for these disciplines. The State Common Entrance Test Cell has organized the Ma...
Exploring the Paradox of Academic Excellence and Real-World Incompetence Unraveling the Dichotomy of Academic Brilliance and Practical Inefficiency Over the years, I have had the privilege of interacting with a diverse array of students, ranging from mature learners, parent-students, to research scholars. These individuals, adept at navigating their professional lives, often exhibit a unique perspective towards education, viewing it as a communal activity or a sacred journey of enlightenment and progress. However, a striking observation that emerges from my interactions with these research scholars and students is their ability to circumvent the conventional education system to achieve their academic goals. This phenomenon is not a reflection of their intellectual prowess but rather an indication of their survival instinct in a system that values degrees over knowledge. For instance, many of these students have been nurtured by 'helicopter paren...