The State of College Admissions 2026
A roundtable discussion on what this year's admissions cycle reveals about student choice, and what institutions should do next.
Sharp conversations with educators, experts and institution-builders about ideas and choices shaping Indian education.
A roundtable discussion on what this year's admissions cycle reveals about student choice, and what institutions should do next.
Why have private schools earned families’ confidence while private universities still face scepticism? A conversation about credibility, affordability and value.
What will it take to turn India into a research and innovation powerhouse? A conversation about funding, collaboration and building stronger research institutions.
AI-readiness is not merely about introducing age-appropriate tech. It requires schools to protect human skills like reasoning, creativity, and ethical judgment.
The best university partnerships go beyond logos and MoUs. They are built around shared ownership, complementary strengths and tangible value for students.
Placements capture the beginning of a career, not its trajectory. Universities must prepare students for adaptability, judgment and lasting relevance at work.
India’s faculty shortage is not simply a numbers problem. Universities must rethink who can teach, how academic careers work and what talent needs to stay.
A widening gap separates what schools believe they provide from what students actually experience. What would genuinely student-centred education look like?
Alumni engagement must begin before graduation and offer value long before institutions ask for support. What does a genuinely two-way relationship require?
Foreign universities could expand choice and strengthen Indian higher-ed, or become expensive outposts. Their contribution will depend on what they build here.