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Examinations?? As the exam season of many government universities and colleges are approaching, I had a thought which was roaming around my mind from the second semester. While we spend hours and hours trying to complete the syllabus and understand everything just a few days before the examination, do you think that it’s helpful? I don’t blame the students or the faculty for such a situation but what happens is that our society has still that mentality of- marks nahi aaye? Band krro yeh society ka kaam, internships sai kya fayda hoga padhoge nahi toh?. I mean honestly 1 mahine padhkr waise bhi koi fayda nahi hora hai cause we don’t remember anything that we studied post the examinations. Same old syllabus, same old pattern of checking papers and the same old mentality.I mean what’s the deal ki jitne pages likhoge utne marks milenge? Seriously? There is no sense of scoring marks like this. Government colleges might have the best rankings and best environment but what our current generation needs is practicality, which is something that needs to be focused on. Practical work experience, real life projects, presentations, competitions these are the things which have helped people shape their overall personality, gain exposure and maybe crack placements. Drop your thoughts on this ???? #examinations #delhiuniversity #governmentofindia #internships #students
As a fellow graduate from Hindu, I disagree a bit. While there is no doubt that Delhi university could use some reform in their exam and teaching pattern, I actually think that the reading and subject matter that we read and study is very competitive in quality and our faculty (at least at Hindu) is really good at helping us get the skills we need in a professional career (critical thinking, analytical argumentation, writing capacity, a temperament to read complex and dense texts, linguistic ability). I am not sure what you mean by “practical experience”, but someone who studied abroad for masters after being at Hindu and then worked in the UN system in Geneva, I think the way we learned economics at Hindu was one the most foundational things that has been helping me have an edge in my masters as well as in my job. Of course, this could differ across disciplines and departments but a large part of what I’ve built on during my masters coursework, writing my thesis and in my work, have been things I learnt at Hindu. That is however only one part of the argument, a second part is on our own motivation and drive. (Cntd)
I slightly disagree with the statement that we don't remember anything we studied after examinations. If you're truly passionate about what you're studying and curious about its real world applications, you'll naturally find the time to explore it further and go the extra mile. While it's easy to blame universities for not teaching us everything, the responsibility also lies with us as learners. One of my professors once explained that while the curriculum may lag in some areas, it's designed with certain constraints. Theory and practical knowledge go hand in hand without a strong theoretical foundation, practical experience can't stand on its own. As for the focus on marks, I once asked a professor about this, and this was his response that a good GPA is not just about marks it's about the knowledge you acquire and your ability to retain and apply it over time which requires effort beyond just textbooks and lectures. If your goal is merely to secure a job, you might fall into the trap of 'remember for one semester, forget in the next.' But if you're aiming for long-term understanding and growth, focusing on the deeper aspects of course.
+ it’s high time we realise that a college degree =/= guarantee of a job (misplaced expectations from tertiary education will always leave you disappointed with results; you should know what you’re signing up for before you design your expectations from your institution; reading between the marketing lines is your job as a student signing up for a college).
You’ve raised some really important points. The focus on exams and marks can often overshadow the real learning and practical experience that is essential for students’ growth. I completely agree that hands-on experience, such as internships, real-life projects, and competitions, not only enhances skills but also prepares students for the challenges they will face in the professional world. A shift towards a more practical and experience-driven education system would definitely help bridge the gap between academic learning and career readiness. Let’s hope the education system evolves to incorporate more of this in the future!
Well said every college is and society's is running like a race a race of old mentalities Proneet Narain
One of the key issues in this contemporary world, Marks= Intelligence, don't know when this will change coz I really don't see anyone willing to change this despite of the fact that everyone knows we are on the wrong direction. Well said, Proneet
I am advocating this since my class 12 but now believe it has no point. Focus on your personal extracurricular development and pave your own path my friend.
Absolutely! I feel balance is the key to everything, and it's not a skill any organization can teach, it’s something life and circumstances shape for us. Well said! ??
Well Said and Put together Proneet Narain
Professor, Hindu College, University of Delhi, Member Academic Council at University of Delhi, PhD in Corporate Governance
3 个月I can see you are studying business mathematics! Haha!! I strongly agree with your point but the fact that the base to practicality lies in the theory! Neither is complete without the other!! The need of the hour is an amalgam of both but such things are possible when courses are residential! Learning is disrupted when one doesn’t attend classes regularly and for multiple reasons classes too get disrupted! Upto a certain level in the organisation you may do well by sheer experience but knowledge upgrade will give you an edge! Subsequently this won’t happen inside formal classrooms but in other ways! But knowledge acquisition has to be done systematically!! So my advice is to treat base level education as an important stepping stone it’s shortcomings notwithstanding.