Ten-year-old spiritual genius from Delhi Abhinav Arora has enthralled viewers with his insightful lectures on Hindu doctrine. But his ascent to popularity has spurred discussions on the validity of his spiritual understanding and possible effects on his schooling. There are questions regarding the authenticity of his observations since his orations can be greatly coached. This scenario plays out against the backdrop of India’s difficult educational scene, where restricted job possibilities and fierce rivalry for elite universities leave even the most educated struggling. Reflecting on the wider society consequences of such a route, this story investigates the paradox between Abhinav’s early spiritual activities with the urgent need for basic education.
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Pressure of IIT, NEET, and CLAT Exams Is Holding Students Back from Real-World Success
The Indian education system has overemphasized competitive exams such as IIT-JEE, NEET, and CLAT. This places an enormous burden on students and pays little heed to skills in practical fields and varied career paths. Less than 1% of aspirants are successful, and many fall into depression and financial strain. They have been taught by rote learning and mere theoretical knowledge that fails to equip them for real challenges in life. Instead, more promising prospects and more stability in terms of monetary gains can be seen in careers in digital marketing, coding, and vocational training. Most students will find greater success in the current fast-changing market if they shift their emphasis from exam scores to practical knowledge, creativity, and adaptability.
Students Suicides in Kota due to IIT and NEET Pressure are Highly Under-reported
This crisis in student suicides in Kota, India’s coaching hub, brings to the fore how grueling competitive exams like IIT-JEE and NEET are. While there have been 113 recorded suicides since 2015, a Philox team survey shows that 90% of cases remain unreported, pointing to this tragedy’s under-recognition. The root causes involve extreme academic demands, parental and societal pressures, and the lack of mental health support. Deploying counselors and installing safety measures has failed because of systemic flaws in education and commercialization. Urgent reforms in parental awareness, mental health infrastructure, and examination practices are needed to address this crisis, which is escalating by the day.