Days after a teachers' association under the University of Allahabad openly accused administrative lethargy in the Vice-Chancellor's office, the university has released a circular requesting teaching and non-teaching personnel to "strictly avoid" writing articles and expressing their opinions in the media, and threatening "strict action.".

The circular, dated March 29 and signed by Registrar Prof Ashish Khare, reads that "all the teaching and the non-teaching staff members of the University of Allahabad should strictly desist from writing articles, news, comments and views in print or electronic media, which directly or indirectly sully the image of the University of Allahabad".

It also threatens that "non-compliance will be followed by proper action against the erring staff member, under the provisions made under the Act, Statutes and Ordinances of the University.".

On March 25, Allahabad University Constituent Colleges Teachers Association (AUCCTA) had published a press statement, after holding its general body meeting, and said that "several of its members were upset and upset that files of colleges are sitting in the office of the Vice-Chancellor for months and (they) keep visiting the office of the V-C repeatedly to get even little work done.

AUCCTA president Umesh Pratap Singh was unavailable for comment on the Registrar's circular. A university department head, who spoke to this correspondent on condition of anonymity, called the circular "unfortunate". "Nobody can criticise the university authorities on record," the department head said.

The circular does not mention the teachers' association or its press release. Vice-Chancellor Prof Sangita Srivastava's office had referred a request from The Indian Express for comment to the Registrar. Khare, on being contacted, called the circular "routine". "This notification is a routine thing. We had issued one earlier as well and the present one is only a follow-up of that," he said.

On 14th November, 2024, Khare had issued a circular instructed teaching and non-teaching personnel that "except publication of articles or news of purely literary, artistic or scientific nature, any publication in the form of any article or news in print or electronic media platforms shall first be scrutinized by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) and then approved by the concerned authority.".

Replying to questions from The Indian Express on the new circular, Prof Jaya Kapoor, PRO of the university, said, "The (March 29) notice has been issued in view of the model code of conduct for teachers. Teachers can post their achievements and research work, but have been cautioned against making statements in social media, etc., on matters that would bring a bad name to the institution.". No action has been taken till date on anyone under consideration of the notice (November 14).

Allahabad University, formerly "Oxford of the East", was founded in 1887 and is the fourth-oldest university of modern India. It is a Central university since 2005 and belongs to the category of Institutions of National Importance (INI) consisting of 165.

Patliputra University (PPU) conducted its syndicate meeting at the university headquarters here on Saturday. Led by the vice-chancellor (VC) Sharad Kumar Yadav, the meeting witnessed unanimous consent of some major issues which were passed in the recent academic council meeting.

One of the major decisions taken, syndicate members consented to promoting teachers, a much-awaited step aimed at honoring academic achievements and offering growth chances to the arts, science and commerce stream faculty members. The VC stated this approval was a part of the university's continuing endeavors to increase staff morale and achieve quality education.

The syndicate approved promotion of 115 teachers to professor rank, nine of whom were promoted under career advancement scheme (CAS), while 16 teachers were promoted to readers' rank and then 31 assistant professors in senior grade scale, said PPU coordinator college development council (CCDC) Prof Rimjhim Sheel. She added that the same also sanctioned a proposal to include cases of promotion to non-teaching employees as well as those teachers who were left behind during the recent promotion process of the university in due course.

In another significant move, the university budget proposal of the 2025-26 fiscal year was also approved. The proposal entailed a detailed financial plan to enhance infrastructure, increase academic programme and fund research activities, ensuring the university's sustained progress and contribution in the field of higher education, said PPU registrar N K Jha.

The syndicate also agreed on a recommendation from the affiliated colleges to add vocational courses, increasing education opportunities and responding to the increasing need for skill-based training on a two-year temporary phase. The program will provide students with the practical skills and knowledge required to compete in many careers, and improve their employment opportunities, Jha added.

The university will organize its next senate session on April 3 to provide final sanction to all the proposals in respect of academic and development plan approved unanimously in the syndicate meeting, she added.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra inaugurated and launched scholarship distribution for higher education for Wayanad Landslide survivors on Saturday.

During the event, Priyanka Gandhi claimed that when she had gone to Wayanad following the landslide, she witnessed the destruction, suffering, and pain the people had endured.

"We saw it from the outside, but it was you who lost their homes, their loved ones, schools and many things. We can attempt to make life easier for you in the future. Everyone across political parties and ideologies, everyone has contributed to try to help and rebuild the life that you lost," she said.

"It was concerning to witness how many kids lost their families and were left more or less to themselves. A lot of students who were pursuing studies outside the region lost their entire families. In such a situation, we are all very worried about how they will be able to pursue their education," Priyanka Gandhi said.

According to The Free Press Journal reports, the Wayanad MP also added that the United Democratic Front (UDF) made a decision that they will do their best to ensure that all of the affected students are able to pursue their education.

"I am happy to announce that there is a dedicated office working on education rehabilitation. I am extremely glad to hear that 121 Wayanad students are studying in Kanyakumari. I am pleased to congratulate the Malabar Gold Foundation for disbursing Rs 62 lakhs so far and for their offer to sponsor college fees to the extent of Rs 2 crore up to the time when students complete education," Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated.

"We are all here to help you and assist you in rebuilding your lives and creating a better future for yourself," she said.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, MP of Wayanad, also interacted with a delegation of elected representatives, leaders and delegations in Wayanad. She heard their issues and deliberated on various issues.

On July 30, 2024, the Kerala state was struck with a landslide, which was the most fatal in the state, killing over 300 individuals and leveling scores of homes and other structures.

The education schemes of the former AAP government, such as Business Blasters, Happiness Curriculum and Mission Buniyaad, launched in Delhi government schools, have been shut down, a government official announced on Friday.

The Delhi BJP-led government is on the verge of replacing them with new programs such as 'Rashtraniti', 'New Era of Entrepreneur Ecosystem and Vision (NEV)' and 'Science of Living', an official at the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) said.

The official informed PTI that one of the key changes is introducing the NEV, which will be a replacement for the Business Blasters program. While both schemes address extending financial assistance to students for starting their ventures, the framework and execution will be varied.

Under the discontinued scheme, students were provided with Rs 2,000 each as seed capital. Under NEV, the amount has been increased to Rs 20,000, and the money will be provided to a batch of students, the official said. This new program will emphasize educating students on moral values, elderly care and including a range of meditation techniques such as yoga, mindfulness and stretching exercises, he further added.

A schedule will be drawn up so that each element of the Science of Living programme is carried out effectively, he said. The Business Blasters programme was launched in 2021 under the Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum. It gave seed funds to students of classes 11 and 12 to enable them to work out startup ideas.

The Happiness Curriculum, initiated in 2018, was intended for nursery to class 8 students and involved daily routines like storytelling and self-expression activities that encouraged emotional well-being. Its launch was attended by the Dalai Lama.

From April 1, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) will be formally granted autonomy, setting in motion a major change in education administration in the state. The step is likely to simplify procedures, speed up decision-making, and improve the quality of education reforms, officials declared on Saturday.

What Autonomy Means for SCERT

SCERT Director Meghana Shetgaonkar laid stress on how autonomy will fast-track different administrative tasks, specifically recruitment procedures, which have until now been pending.

"SCERT has so far existed as a section within the Department of Education. We have now registered under the Societies Act and shall be independent in our functioning. A governing council with academicians and subject experts will handle all key decisions, making decision-making quicker and eliminating bureaucratic hesitation in appointments," she said.

Another significant alteration is that SCERT will receive a separate budget from the government, which will provide more fiscal flexibility and autonomy in the execution of educational programs.

Role in NEP Implementation

The National Education Policy (NEP) is to revolutionize the state education system, and SCERT is going to play a crucial part in its implementation, particularly for Classes I-VIII students. With the phased implementation of NEP, SCERT will have charge of developing curricula, teacher training, and pedagogic innovations so as to converge them with the aims of the policy.

For Classes IX to XII, the State Board will continue to be the implementing agency, while SCERT will continue to give academic guidance and support.

A New Era for Educational Reforms

The transition to autonomy is expected to enhance SCERT's capability for formulating and executing innovative educational strategies, thereby increasing its responsiveness to changing academic needs. According to experts, with increased independence, SCERT will be able to better introduce new approaches to teaching, improve teacher training programs, and initiate curriculum reforms more effectively.

With a governing board consisting of education specialists and policymakers, the institution will be in a position to make informed choices based on data, and both teachers and students will reap the rewards of the most current education advancements.

With SCERT entering its new era of autonomy, the emphasis will be on speed, efficiency, and educational quality, with the aim of positioning the state's education system to better address future challenges.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has placed the state budget for 2025 in the Assembly, with special emphasis on the education sector. The government has provided ₹2,100 crore to strengthen learning infrastructure, launch skill-based training, and implement digital learning at schools and campuses of higher education. Maybe the most interesting thing about the budget is the compulsory internship program for all undergraduate students to narrow the gap between teaching in class and industry demands.

In its initiative towards e-learning, the state government has declared that every government middle school will be equipped with a laptop per class. In addition, school computer labs will be upgraded to allow students to use advanced technology tools. These efforts are likely to encourage digital literacy among students and equip them with the skills to handle the changing job scenario.

Anticipating the requirement for schools to have appropriate infrastructure, the government provided ₹200 crore for the renovation and repair of the school infrastructure of the state. It is planned to ensure that all the repair work is finished well ahead of the onset of the monsoon season so that the students have a proper and healthy learning setup.

It also provides huge facilities for vocational courses. Students studying courses such as garment designing, house furnishing, beauty and wellness, horticulture and agriculture, and automobiles under the NSQF would be presented with an accessory kit of value ₹20,000. This is done to motivate the students to pursue skill training and become employable in some of the various industries.

Through graduation requirements for internships, the government seeks to equip students with practical skills and improved employment opportunities. This is in line with the state's vision to develop a skilled workforce that can meet industry demands.

Goa Budget 2025 focuses the government's interest in streamlining the education sector by putting into effect digital strategies and enhancing infrastructure and skill development. All these steps are sure to provide students with theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience, making them adequately equipped for future employment.

“Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?” is a big question that haunts many young and old professionals. As someone who is just getting started with his/her career, you have an upper hand that those people don’t have anymore. Thus, thinking whether journalism is a good career path for you is a valid thing to do. 

The fast-moving world requires journalism and mass communication as fundamental paths for people who aim to change society through storytelling and information distribution. You should pursue journalism and mass communication as an Indian student if your interests lie in writing combined with creativity and your goal is sharing information or entertainment content. 

The Importance of Journalism

Society depends on journalism to deliver news information that enables public understanding of present events, societal matters, and cultural growth. The duty of journalists involves fact-based content research and conducting interviews followed by informative reporting that serves an engaging purpose. Society needs trusted journalists more than ever because misinformation now spreads efficiently through social media and other platforms. 

How Will Journalism Change in the Next 5 Years? 

The profession of journalism is experiencing a massive shift, prompted by technological innovations, shifting consumer trends, and transforming societal requirements. Journalism in the next five years will become more in-demand, interactive, and customized, bringing both opportunities and challenges to prospective professionals.

One of the biggest shifts will be further domination by digital journalism. Conventional print media is gradually giving way to increasingly more news being delivered through online sources, mobile applications, and social media outlets. This change will make the journalists to acknowledge and use new digital forms of storytelling like short videos, infographics, podcasts, and interactive content. Online platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and maybe some new platforms will become even more influential in terms of news dissemination and consumption and will open new job opportunities.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will also transform journalism. The current field of journalism is already making use of AI to handle data analytics together with fact-checking procedures and basic news article production tasks. These emerging technologies will keep advancing during the upcoming five years thus allowing journalists to concentrate on investigative work and deep reporting while using machines for managing basic reporting duties. 

Another significant shift will be the emergence of personalized journalism. With algorithms showing the content to users according to their interests, audiences will be shown news that is in line with their interests. Although this personalization increases engagement, it can also result in "filter bubbles," where people are only exposed to opinions that support their views. Journalists will have to devise methods to balance personalization with variety to ensure credibility.

Data journalism will become more relevant as the access to large datasets becomes easier. Journalists will rely more on data analytics to reveal trends, patterns and untold stories in areas such as politics, health, climate change, and economics. This will call for professionals to acquire data visualization and statistical analysis skills.

The next five years will also see more focus on video content for news dissemination. TikTok and Instagram Reels have proved the strength of short-form video narrative in storytelling with younger people. News media is likely to make significant investments in video content production teams in order to create attractive visual narratives appealing to technologically advanced audiences.

In addition, demand for local journalism will increase as people want information specific to their regions. Hyperlocal reporting, for example, reporting on issues that directly impact neighbourhoods or cities, will be an important area for journalists. Lastly, transparency and ethics will be at the forefront of journalism's evolution. As concerns over false news and prejudiced reporting continue to rise, journalists will come under pressure to guarantee fairness and accuracy in their reporting. Fact-checking processes and responsibility checks will become fundamental elements.

Skills Required for Success

In order to succeed in journalism and mass communication, you will require a combination of the following skills:

• Good Writing Skills: Being able to write concisely and clearly is the minimum. Write regularly to refine your style and clarity.
• Research Skills: Journalists are required to dig deep to obtain proper information. Knowing how to conduct comprehensive research will increase your credibility.
• Communication Skills: Whether interviewing sources or delivering news reports, good communication is essential.
• Critical Thinking: Critically analyzing information enables you to recognize biases and provide balanced perspectives.
• Adaptability: The media environment keeps evolving. You need to be willing to learn new technologies and trends.

Educational Pathways

A degree in journalism or mass communication normally means the study of media studies, communication theories, ethics, reporting methods, and multimedia production. Most Indian universities have specialized courses that provide students with theoretical understanding as well as practical skills. Here’s what you can opt for: 

• Bachelor's Degree: A B.A. in Journalism or Mass Communication offers basic knowledge and skills for initial-level jobs.
• Master's Degree: An M.A. can increase your expertise and lead to higher-level jobs in the field.
• Diplomas/Certifications: Short-term courses can make you specialize in fields such as digital marketing, public relations, or broadcast journalism.

Journalism Career Paths

The degree of journalism and mass communication in India leads to different career avenues. Some in-demand ones are journalists, content creators, public relationship specialists,  news anchors, and advertising experts. 

You as a journalist can write stories about news events for social media, print media, magazines, TV, or the web by specializing in domains like politics, sports, entertainment, or technology. As digital media has taken hold, content creators are needed. Content creators produce interesting content for websites, blogs, social networks, and so on.

Apart from these, PR specialists take care of an organization's or individual's public image. PR specialists create press releases, schedule events, and deal with the media in order to create an image. You can also become a news anchor or producer on media platforms. This involves excellent communication skills and the capability to deliver information effectively and confidently.

Lastly, if you want a modern career after completing your journalism degree, you can opt for a role of an advertising expert who produces effective advertisements that grab consumers' attention. This job may include working with creative teams to devise marketing campaigns

What is The Future of Journalism

Technology transforms the direction journalism is taking in India. The evolution of digital platforms has modified the way people consume news and social media strongly impacts what public audiences believe. The tool for achieving future professional success while preparing for a journalism or communication career is staying updated with advancing technology.

A career path in mass communication and journalism creates excellent possibilities to make constructive changes in society. This profession might suit you if being part of meaningful story creation along with educational pursuits of others motivates you. Your educational experience combined with proper training makes a path to a fulfilling career which simultaneously benefits your professional journey and society.

You need to understand that journalism is more than reporting factual news in today’s era since it unites people with essential stories that might help them understand the society better and take better life decisions. Choose GMCET 2025 to launch your journalism career since you should not waste time questioning your future in this field. 

Narayana Murthy, who co-founded Infosys, ignited national discussions through his proposal that Indians should put in seventy working hours per week to achieve higher productivity and economic expansion. Dr. Sid Warrier (MD, DM Neurologist) provides new insights about Murthy's long work hours to explain why these extended hours may not trigger stress for him.

Humans lack the natural neurological ability to differentiate professional responsibilities from restful activities.

The podcast guest, Dr Sid Warrier, delved into brain processing of work activities and stress perception during his interview with the host, actor R Madhavan. Dr Warrier explained to The Times of India (TOI) that the human brain operates without understanding any difference between work activities and periods of rest. The mental processes evaluate tasks by their match with personal identity and their purpose in life.

Dr. Warrier described the close bond Murthy has with Infosys explaining that the company represents “his baby.” According to Dr. Warrier, people who feel emotional connection to their work will not experience it as stressful because their brain does not detect it as such. The mentally calm state of the brain results because meaningful and fulfilling work keeps it engaged.

Dr. Warrier explained that the brain identifies efforts as stress only when individuals work for others or organizations where they lack both a sense of value and connection to their roles. People develop burnout while long work hours become unmanageable for most personnel when there is no emotional connection to the work.

What This Means for Indian Students and Professionals

Dr. Warrier describes a crucial finding that needs special consideration among Indian students and professionals who encounter intense academic and professional environments. The process of discovering meaning in both educational pursuits and professional responsibilities affects brain-based stress management. Students who pursue their studies in areas such as agriculture engineering or computer science demonstrate greater motivation during challenging periods like exam preparation or project deadlines because their college choice matches their passions. Simultaneously, workers who experience value and engagement with their organizational objectives at work face reduced stress during extensive working hours as opposed to employees who feel undervalued at work.

Balancing Passion with Practicality

Dr. Warrier illustrates that proper life balance remains vital despite the fact that work-related passion helps people face difficult tasks more rewarding than stressful. Determine your personal strivings when studying for entrance tests such as GAHET (Global Allied Healthcare Entrance Test) or practicing software engineering or any other profession. Your ability to love your work does not diminish the need to schedule periodic breaks along with clear divisions between your professional life and personal time in order to escape job burnout. It is essential to talk with supervisors and mentors about your perception of being undervalued because this will help improve your sense of responsibility and connection to your work.

Long Hours May Not Be Sustainable for Everyone

The 70-hour work schedule employed by Murthy functions well because of his Infosys attachment but proves unachievable beyond his individual setup. Dr. According to Warrier the sustainability of extended work periods depends on emotional connection and workplace environment together with individual employee differences. 

People who disconnect from their responsibilities or suffer disapproval from their supervisors experience brain signals indicating job stress instead of job involvement. A negative workplace atmosphere strengthens job-related stress regardless of whether work assignments are appropriate. Most people who work under hierarchical or repetitive roles experience physical exhaustion alongside mental fatigue leading to burnout when they spend long hours at work.

Through his explanation of work perception, Dr. Sid Warrier provides valuable understanding about why Narayana Murthy succeeds at his 70-hour workweek although others would experience challenges. Professional success depends on emotional involvement combined with personal identification of work that enables people to transition from effort into engaging work instead of being stressed.

Research into brain perception shows Indian students and professionals that meaningful goal pursuit requires combining their love for their work with practical demands of their challenging competitive schedules. Achieving success means more than mere labor-intensive tasks because it requires finding satisfaction in your work activities in addition to preserving your mental wellness.

Fingerprints and DNA analysis aren’t the only things in forensic science today when any crime investigation is happening. The evolving nature of this field demands that Indian universities to integrate law study with psychology and criminology for developing forensic science programs. Universities seek to train aspirants to analyze evidence and investigate crimes through diverse perspectives. Students who want to enter this profession should consider this interdisciplinary method because it provides advantages for future success.

Transforming Forensic Science

The practice of forensic scientists working independently has become obsolete. Modern criminal cases get solved through collaborative efforts between experts who combine science skills with experience from law and behavioral psychology. Digital evidence tracking and psychological analysis of scams led forensic experts and legal experts to develop a solid legal framework. Traditional forensic education must extend past laboratory work and microscope usage because real-world investigations demonstrate this need. 

The Role of Law in Forensic Science 

Law plays a fundamental role within forensic science since forensic investigators often need their evidence-analysis to stand as vital courtroom proofs. Understanding the legal acts such as the Indian Evidence Act, Criminal Procedure Code, and cybercrime regulations guarantees that the analytic findings are done in the right way that can be utilised in legal cases. 

The addition of legal studies modules within forensic science programs at Indian universities teaches students to handle courtroom procedures. The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) teaches students to deliver technical evidence adequately for judges and lawyers by including mock courtroom exercises in their academic program.

The Role of Psychology in Understanding Criminal Behavior

Psychology as a field makes important contributions to forensic science by letting experts to explore criminal motives as per their psychological states and unveil the actual truth. The educational program for criminal psychology teaches students how to study behavioral trends alongside suspect psychological profiling methods. Professionals use such knowledge to handle both serial offenders and criminal cases originating from psychological disorders.

For instance, forensic psychologists work alongside law enforcement agencies through joint efforts that use behavioral evidence to make profiles of the suspects as well as anticipate their future behavior. Specialized courses in forensic psychology are taught at Osmania University which combine the study of human behavior with essential technical abilities for their students.

The Role of Criminology in Seeing the Bigger Picture

Forensic science gains additional understanding from criminology, which studies how crime fluctuations relate to community factors along with crime prevention methods. The expertise of forensic investigators determines crime motivations and possible methods of crime prevention for the future. Students who study criminological theories can come up with better strategies for crime prevention because they are taught how to spot criminal patterns.

For instance, criminology courses at NFSU gained support from law enforcement agencies to connect educational programs with fieldwork experiences for students. Through active integration of forensic, graduates can perform crime analysis while learning to handle elements that lead to criminal activities.

How are Indian universities adapting?

Indian universities have acknowledged the value of interdisciplinary learning, so they have restructured their forensic science academic program structures. The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) teaches students forensic science through studies of law and criminology to give them complete academic competence. Amity University has forensic science programs for both UG and PG students to build a career in this field by equipping them with the right set of skills through different teaching methods. The University of Delhi runs educational workshops that investigate crime scenes through police officer involvement alongside psychological profiling procedures. Additionally, the online education platform SWAYAM delivers short-term educational courses about forensic psychology and cybercrime laws to make interdisciplinary learning available for Indian students. 

What Students Should Look At

For Indian students who want to pursue or aim for a career in forensic science, following are some steps of action:

1. Choose Courses Wisely: Opt for universities or colleges that provide interdisciplinary courses including law, psychology, or criminology along with basic forensic science subjects.
2. Ensure Practical Exposure: Internship in police forces, legal clinics, or mental health societies can yield practical exposure.
3. Stay Ahead: Enroll for web-based certifications or participate in seminars such as digital forensics or behavior analysis to keep yourself ahead of everything.

As India's crime scenario changes from cyber fraud to artificial intelligence-based forgery, the need for forensic professionals with varying skill sets will only increase. This change mirrors the international trend toward accurate investigations that integrate scientific knowledge with knowledge of human behavior and legal systems. For those entering this profession, becoming proficient in these interrelated fields will be essential to cracking crimes as well as rewriting and redefining India's future justice system. 

The Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS) currently faces another major controversy because of its process to grant university affiliation. The university's approval of new college affiliations has sparked concerns about its adherence to guidelines and transparency protocols.

Background of the Controversy

The state-developed OUHS emerged as an institution to boost health training and research initiatives in the region but now faces multiple recent challenges. The most prominent university issue at present involves its mechanisms to oversee associations with medical and health colleges. Several critics doubt that the affiliation review lacks proper transparency and results in an unfair system that weakens education quality at affiliated institutions.

Several parties, including students, faculty, and educational specialists, have brought forward their problems. A group of stakeholders believes the university makes its decisions without transparency, which creates uncertainty about the suitable quality of the affiliated colleges. A public dispute has emerged regarding the legitimacy of college affiliation procedures that affect student educational prospects.

Concerns from Stakeholders

OUHS students in affected colleges show dissatisfaction because the institution failed to explain the standards needed to achieve affiliation status. Fear exists among students about the validity of their awarded degrees due to the potential lack of proper institution recognition. The staff of colleges from all backgrounds extend voices of opposition to ask for better disclosure in the affiliation evaluation process.

Experts from the educational field have taken part in discussing this issue. The experts stress that proper affiliation validation procedures must remain strong because they protect educational standards in health fields. Unregulated process governance and evaluation methods will likely diminish the high standard of education which future healthcare personnel learn.

University's Response

OUHS officials declared their dedication to supporting educational standards while they ensure all their affiliated colleges maintain needed benchmarks. The university continues to develop explicit affiliation standards, which will receive input from stakeholders concerning their worries.

However, many remain sceptical about these assurances. The critics who review the situation insist that promises alone are insufficient; they need to observe concrete steps being executed to boost transparency and accountability in the affiliation process.

Implications for Health Education in Odisha

Health education in Odisha faces critical questions due to the ongoing controversy regarding OUHS. The healthcare system improvement initiative in the state depends on educational institutions delivering superior standards of training that produce skilled professionals.

Failure to solve existing issues at this moment could generate extended problems for learners together with service delivery of healthcare in the region. A decline in educational institution credibility will lead future health science students to avoid enrollment which in turn reduces the number of available healthcare professionals in Odisha.

Looking Ahead

All groups participating in OUHS's affiliation discussions need to work together to discover effective solutions. The university needs to establish complete openness together with all educational practices that match recognized standards in higher learning.

The system needs structural improvement, so stakeholders such as students along with educational authorities and teaching staff must collaborate to develop changes that boost internal accountability. The direct resolution of existing concerns will help Odisha build better healthcare education standards which develop skilled future healthcare professionals.

The current situation at Odisha University of Health Sciences proves how vital integrity remains for maintaining proper educational operations. The unfolding narrative requires continuous evaluation of university responses to feedback and implementation progress for restoring confidence throughout the student body and teaching staff.

Dr. Sanjeev Singh of Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre in Faridabad shared his perspective on healthcare development in India at the Times Now Summit 2025. From using the latest technology to emphasizing preventive care, he highlighted the progress being made in making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and personalized for everyone.

Dr Singh noted that technological advancements are the main driving force behind these changes. Healthcare innovations that use telemedicine and artificial intelligence make healthcare accessible in remote locations such as small villages, hard-to-reach towns, and hilly places where people reside. Through telemedicine, patients receive online doctor consultations at home, which provides proper medical attention without them needing to make lengthy travels. The use of AI technology is advancing medical diagnostics while forecasting health patterns to generate personalized therapeutic strategies for each patient.

India has faced difficulties in healthcare accessibility since the start of its medical system. He described strategies that focus on building up basic healthcare services while broadening health insurance enrollment. The Ayushman Bharat healthcare program assists millions of patients in obtaining medical insurance coverage which shields them from fiscal risks during medical crises. Such a modification has become essential because it secures financial protection for households that formerly lacked healthcare affordability. 

Dr Singh explained that preventive healthcare systems represent the solution to combat rising diabetes and hypertension cases in India. Early detection becomes possible through awareness initiatives and periodic medical examinations enabling people to take positive actions for their health maintenance. Community-based health initiatives serve as essential platforms to promote changes in healthy living behaviors among people.

During the discussion, Dr. Singh drew attention with his interpretation linking genetic mapping to the Indian birth-chart tradition known as janampatri. Dr Singh pointed out that genome sequencing allows people to gain knowledge about their health factors and behavior similar to how a janampatri uses astrology for life event prediction.

The genome will develop into a personal soothsaying tool equivalent to the traditional Indian janampatri. According to Dr Singh "The genome-patri will become understandable when we examine the gut microbiome so we can understand both your behavior patterns and the predicted timeline of your life through these two to three decades."

The medical field advanced through the development of "genome-patri" technology. Studies of inherited genetic factors enable people to understand their medical vulnerabilities so they can begin preventive actions at an early stage. The strategy complies with current global precision medicine patterns because it adjusts treatment methods along with lifestyle guidance based on genetic information.

Multiple sectors, including government and private companies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), need to join forces according to the summit discussions. Dr Singh stressed at the summit the value of public-private partnerships (PPPs) because they merge assets and competence from divergent domains to boost innovation and service quality.

Despite the noted positive developments, more challenges continue to exist. The nation currently suffers from an insufficient workforce of healthcare providers, which affects rural communities most severely. Indian healthcare infrastructure is inadequate while urban populations receive better medical care than rural populations do. The country needs persistent investments in healthcare personnel training as well as facility development across its entire span to tackle these challenges, said Dr Singh.

Dr Singh presented a positive prediction concerning healthcare developments in India. Dr. Singh predicts a healthcare model that unites innovative technology with reasonable medical access and prevention-orientated care to develop a healthier national population. Medical organizations maintain extensive efforts to reform healthcare by providing patients with ways to gain more authority over their own well-being.

The Times Now Summit 2025 offered leaders, including Dr. Singh, an opportunity to explore collective sector cooperation for future Indian development. The healthcare industry leads Indian transformation toward worldwide leadership status in health innovation.

All-in-all, the summit highlighted that quality healthcare accessibility for every Indian citizen evolves alongside nationwide progress due to collective efforts to defeat obstacles.

As a holistic field, media is transforming at a speed never experienced before, which has led to demands for new skills for achieving success in media practice. Media students in 2025 are enjoying an expansive professional field, yet they must perform well with quick changes alongside complete mastery of new digital platforms. Media programs actively encourage students to take up promising careers within podcasting streams, journalism, and social media content development. 

The Rise of Emerging Platforms

Now that things have changed, history no longer witnesses television and newspaper media as the primary visual elements of our modern society. Popular modern digital platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Spotify along with Instagram, have redefined all aspects of content creation and consumption, especially that about consuming news. Such platforms seek content creators with creativity and authenticity for audience engagement, which appeals to current cultural trends of Millennials and Gen Z.

How Are Media Programs Adapting?

The educational model of media has gone through significant updates in order to adapt to current industry trends. Higher education institutions and universities are now directing their focus on training students in methods appropriate to new platforms. 

Here’s how they’re doing it:

1. Practical Training in Content Creation

In different media programs, students learn practical skills by attending workshops to create podcasts, make video content, and learn social media marketing. Educational programs teach students how to operate Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software alongside the audio editing program Audacity. Academic work that includes podcast creation exposes students to the complete process from scripting through recording and editing and final distribution steps.

2. Teaching Platform-Specific Strategies

Different platforms consist of distinct algorithms and patterns among their user base. Media coursework shows students how to develop content specific for different platforms which includes the creation of brief TikTok videos together with visually striking Instagram content. The training enables students to modify their creative approaches according to online platform requirements.

3. Focus on Storytelling

Storytelling is the central element of all content creation projects. Educational media programs use this element of storytelling in advertisements, gaming sectors and the entertainment industry to train students in developing powerful narratives.

4. Data-Driven Insights

The comprehension of analytics represents an essential requirement for working in contemporary media. The training enables students to read analytics data points, including audience engagement rates together with click-through rates (CTR) and target audience demographics, to develop better content approaches.

5. Collaboration with Industry Experts

Educational institutions connect with industry experts to arrange networking events as well as classes featuring business professionals. The connection between classroom theory and practical implementation occurs through this approach.

Career Opportunities in Emerging Platforms

New platforms generated various professional opportunities across the media industry for students studying media. For instance, the expanding popularity of podcasts requires knowledgeable producers who manage the complete production process for various genres such as true crime, education, and comedy. Brands seek expert knowledge from Social Media Managers who develop interactive posts and lead the management of campaigns, as well as expand their social media footprint. Apart from that, content creators succeed independently on YouTube and Instagram by creating specific niche brands such as travel vloggers or fitness instructors, which is one of the best media career options. Also, the streaming content sector needs developers who possess skills in making fresh programming as well as conducting digital promotional campaigns for new releases, opening new career opportunities for media students.

Key Skills for Success

Success as a content creator requires developing certain essential competencies for future professionals who want to enter this field:

• Creative thinking: Digital space success demands creative thinking, which enables digital creators to stand above their competition.
• Software knowledge: The development of essential skills involving editing software (for example, Final Cut Pro) and design tools (such as Canva) constitutes technical proficiencies for success.
• Trends knowledge: Continuous adaptation leads to staying relevant because trends quickly transform in the current digital environment.
• Communication skills: Communication skills work equally well for writing scripts and maintaining online relationships with audiences.

The Role of Authenticity

Online fatigue has become a reality that made authenticity emerge as the top priority in content development. People seek true emotional bonds above flawless presentation. The teaching of media programs directs students toward delivering believable stories instead of fabricated material.

Many popular YouTubers who are successful today are the ones who have been authentic, sharing content around real-life experiences they have or their views on the same or something that connects with the audience, and refreshing reviews to maintain connection points with their fans.

What Should Media Students Know?

While opportunities are a lot, challenges also lie ahead. The number of creators trying to receive audience attention is asking creators to ensure they are consistent and combined with unique creative approaches for distinction. The platforms, when changing their algorithms unpredictably, affect how content reaches their users and how visitors engage with it, which makes it challenging for content creators to survive in the market without the knowledge of algorithms. Last but not least, producers who get sponsorship or earn from ads are usually the ones earning money, while many creators face problems making money from their content. Those who duplicate and learn regularly make their careers on emerging platforms more rewarding than the potential threats these platforms present.

Is It Worth Becoming a Content Creator in 2025?

Content creation is undergoing a transformative and enthralling state currently. Future media students in 2025 will utilize emerging platforms to create limitless creative opportunities which allow them to establish meaningful professional paths. Internet users now have the chance to explore their shining potential in either podcast production or social media campaign management.

Research indicates that the media industry in India is expected to reach 2.7 trillion in 2025 which means digital media will become the largest segment. Experts believe millions of creators will gain substantial audience reach in the coming three years and might become half a trillion-worth of the industry by 2027. The industry is growing because data plans are affordable and people have smartphones. Additionally, because more audiences prefer content made in vernacular languages and relatable storylines, more and more local creators can expect to have a successful career as content creators.

In the eyes of Indian media students, their journey toward cultural fame lets them have both independence of finances and artistic flexibility. Working as a content creator gives them independent work opportunities through which they can earn money by partnering with brands, earning ad revenue, and making money from subscriber payments.

In 2025, you should consider becoming a content creator due to its worthiness. Working as a content creator provides the opportunity to both create narratives and make connections with many people and build connections between your passions with meaningful work. The time has arrived for Indian students who want to follow media education into an exciting profession.

Moreover, educational media institutions have transformed their curriculum to deliver pertinent abilities that help students succeed in this high-speed industry. And to build a career in content creation, you need to enroll in the top media universities in India, which is possible after you take the AIDAT 2025 entrance test. Check the official AIDAT portal for details. 

Design goes beyond creativity by enabling people to solve problems and share concepts that result in transforming our environment. The growing need for trained designers will dominate different sectors, including fashion design and interior design, graphic design, and UI/UX design throughout 2025. Students who aim to pursue design education through AIDAT (All India Design Aptitude Test) should first work on enhancing the necessary design skills to build a prosperous future career in the field.

Aspiring designers must develop seven fundamental skills for a rewarding career in this field.

1. Creativity and Innovation

Every designer must demonstrate creativity as their fundamental skill because creativity drives them to develop nontraditional solutions. Creativity becomes essential when creating logos for products because it gives you the power to differentiate your work in a bigger picture. 

To develop this skill, practice brainstorming ideas regularly. Practice various artistic methods such as drawing and camera work, because they help you grow your imaginative abilities. Address design challenges from various perspectives and enter competition-based events to become a better problem solver.

2. Visual Communication

Design depends on visual methods to deliver information effectively. The messages from your work must reach your audience clearly by using graphics layouts and colors. Visual communication abilities serve as essential tools for both UX designers and fashion designers in addition to graphic designers within their professional roles.

To improve, Study color theory and typography principles. You should examine how successful designs demonstrate their effective communication of concepts to users. Working on assignments that need you to merge attractive design elements with useful structural elements.

3. Technical Proficiency

Modern design professionals need to establish essential skills in using digital design software. The design industries widely use tools such as Adobe Photoshop along with Illustrator and AutoCAD and Sketch. Students who want to excel in design entrance examinations benefit from technological expertise when they demonstrate their qualifications through portfolio reviews and practical tests.

To acquire this skill, practice using design software that your dream field makes use of. Design samples, take freelance projects, and learn new techniques of using the software from YouTube, or other educational platforms offering specific courses. 

You can also consider signing up for distance education programs related to your career design applications. Moreover, daily practice will help you master both features and shortcuts of these tools effectively.

4. Research and Analytical Thinking

Professional designers apply analysis results and research instead of simply designing solutions. Both UX designers perform user research to identify problems that become their design challenges, and fashion designers examine market trends as they develop new collections.

Develop skills to perform market research along with techniques to assess data effectively. Follow industry trends by regularly monitoring blogs and magazines as well as Pinterest and Behance on social media.

5. Collaboration Skills

Most design work requires teamwork with developers as well as marketers and clients who help materialize inventive ideas. Strong communication abilities together with perspective diversity help designers to work effectively with others on projects that benefit from different views.

To improve teamwork ability, participate in student group assignments and work-based internships. Try to deliver your concepts in both meetings and discussions; this will help you build confidence and understand the team, which will lead to better collaboration skills.

6. Adaptability

The design industry advances swiftly through new technological innovations and changing fashion standards, which include both AI digital tools and sustainable materials in fashion creation. Designers need to maintain flexibility as well as show a willingness to acquire new design methods.

Teachers and students should study current state-of-the-art technologies which combine virtual reality with augmented reality for product creation and artificial intelligence techniques which help graphic design professionals. Also, participating in webinars and workshops can help with learning new methods. 

7. Building a Strong Portfolio

Through your portfolio, you access opportunities in design, and it presents your professional capability to university admission bodies and hiring organizations after the design entrance exam success. Work on building a strong design profile that not only is impressive but also helps you learn and hone your skills. 

Preparing for AIDAT aka Design Entrance Exam

Securing a seat in top design colleges in India becomes possible for Indian students when they successfully pass entrance exams such as AIDAT 2025. The exams evaluate your creative capabilities together with your visualization skills and problem-solving competencies by using design aptitude test syllabus segments. Once you gain the abovementioned skills, clearing this design entrance exam becomes easy. Working on these skills is equivalent to preparing for the entrance exam. 

The design sector allows endless professional pathways including graphic designer visual creation as well as interior redesign work and UX designer user interface development. Strategic preparation for AIDAT—the top-ranking online entrance exam for design in India combined with mastery of the seven core skills will help you stand out as a candidate and build a satisfying career in design.

Living a successful design career goes beyond possessing talent because persistence, versatility and steady self-improvement matter equally. Build your competencies today because your career as a designer reaches out to welcome you. Visit the official portal of AIDAT to secure your seat in the top design college in India.  

Graphic design is something that influences the manner in which we communicate, market, and innovate in the modern digital age. For aspiring designers in India, a career in graphic design is more promising in the near future.

Through the All India Design Aptitude Test (AIDAT), aspiring graphic designers can get admission into top graphic design schools in the country, providing students with the chance to build and enhance their creative skills and establish successful careers. Let us look at the best colleges, admission procedure, career opportunities, and salary for students studying graphic design through AIDAT.

Top Graphic Design Colleges in India

• Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab
• MIT ID Avantika University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
• Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat
• Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab
• The Design Village (TDV), Noida, Uttar Pradesh
• Ecole Intuit Lab, Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Ecole Intuit Lab, Delhi
• JD Institute of Fashion Technology (Vile Parle Campus), Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Poddar International College, Jaipur, Rajasthan
• LISAA School of Design, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana
• JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka
• Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
• Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Cindrebay School of Design, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Indus University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Alliance University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
• Mod'Art International, Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra
• Sushant University, Gurugram, Haryana
• Vedatya Institute, Gurugram, Haryana

These colleges offer specialized courses in graphic design and are known for their emphasis on creative learning and industry-specific training.

Admission Procedure via AIDAT

All India Design Aptitude Test (AIDAT) is a national-level entrance test that aims to test the aptitude of a candidate for design. The process of admission is in two phases:

Stage 1: Online Exam

The AIDAT test comprises 100 multiple-choice questions with subjects such as design aptitude, drawing, reasoning ability, and colour theory. Students are given 60 minutes to answer the test. 

Stage 2: Counselling Session

When the candidate clears the exam with a minimum of 45%, they get a call for counselling sessions in which the counsellors help them select the best design college in India. 

Stage 3: Interview and Portfolio

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to reserve slots for the portfolio review and interview phase. 

Stage 4: Admission

Once all the stages are done, the candidate then gets admission into the design college by paying the admission fee.

Scope of Graphic Design

Graphic design is among the most rapidly growing fields in India with applications in various industries such as advertising, media, e-commerce, and entertainment. The demand for designers has increased with the growth of digital marketing and content creation. As a graphic designer, you can consider opportunities like Visual Designer, UI/UX Designer, Brand Identity Designer, Motion Graphics Artist, and freelancer. 

Graphic Designer Salary

One of the most attractive parts of a career in graphic design is its profitability. Fresh designers can earn anything between ₹3–5 lakhs per year. With growing experience and specialisation in sectors such as UI/UX or motion graphics, professionals can receive more than ₹10–15 lakhs every year. Freelancers tend to charge competitive rates depending on their experience and body of work.

Why Graphic Design with AIDAT?

1. Access to Best Colleges: AIDAT gets you associated with the best colleges that provide holistic education according to industry requirements.
2. Practical Training: The course is based on practical training with software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
3. Multiple Career Options: From ad agencies to tech ventures, graphic designers are needed in various industries.
4. Freedom to Create: Unlike traditional professions, graphic design lets you be free to express yourself while solving real-life issues.

How to Get Started?

• To start your process of graphic design with AIDAT:
• Go to the official portal aidatexam.com to register for the exam.
• Study well with study materials available on the portal.
• Take the online test and present your portfolio at the interview process.
• Attend counselling sessions to get admitted to your desired college.

To conclude, with AIDAT as your stepping stone, you can enter some of the best colleges that help develop your talent and guide you towards a successful career in this exciting profession. Whether your heart is set on creating brand identities or building interactive digital experiences, now is the ideal moment to make your passion your profession

Security technology has grown to become an essential discipline in the digital era because the need for qualified personnel continues its substantial expansion. Students who want to enter this evolving field should consider the B.Sc. Cyber Security program in India as their optimal educational path. The undergraduate B.Sc. Cyber Security program provides students essential technical skills combined with hands-on knowledge needed to protect digital systems from cyberattacks. Accomplishing a successful admission to top institutions for this program becomes possible through the All India Forensic Science Entrance Test (AIFSET). A comprehensive overview of how you can establish your future in cybersecurity career success will be provided next.

What is B.Sc. Cyber Security?

The three-year undergraduate Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Cyber Security exists to develop graduates who can safeguard information systems along with maintaining data security. dijital attacks continue to advance in complexity which requires organizations throughout all industries to employ professionals who can perform ethical hacking and handle network security and incident response tasks. The course provides students with proficiency in the detection and prevention of cyber threats by teaching them advanced methods and tools for mitigation.

The program trains students by letting them work directly with cybersecurity equipment such as encryption devices and firewalls and by organizing both simulated cyber attacks and hands-on experience at prominent security companies. Graduates possess sufficient skills to qualify as Cyber Security Analysts as well as Ethical Hackers and Network Security Engineers and Information Security Consultants.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc. Cyber Security

All candidates interested in applying for the program through AIFSET need to fulfill these admission criteria:

1. Candidates need to complete 10+2 studies in science, mathematics, or computer science from an authorized education board.
2. Students need at least 50% in 10+2 academic results to enroll in this UG degree.
3. The AIFSET entrance exam acts as the essential requirement for qualifying candidates who want to obtain admission into the program.

Why Choose Cybersecurity?

The fast-paced growth of cybersecurity as a global profession coincides with rising information security threats which organizations face in their digital operations. Cybersecurity represents an attractive professional choice because of several decisive factors:

• Modern organizations require numerous experienced cybersecurity professionals because of growing cyberattack frequencies, which results in high demand for the security of sensitive data.
• The cybersecurity field enables routes to various professional paths from ethical hacking to consultancy positions that serve IT businesses directorates of finance and government agencies, and e-commerce businesses.
• Students access modern detection platforms through artificial intelligence along with forensic analysis technologies.
• Your role as a cybersecurity expert will involve protecting digital assets and securing online ecosystems while ensuring their safety

AIFSET is the key to B.Sc. Cyber Security

Through the All India Forensic Science Entrance Test you can launch your Career Path

AIFSET represents the All India Forensic Science Entrance Test designed to admit students interested in forensic science together with cybersecurity fields. Following is the process to apply for B.Sc. Cyber Security course using AIFSET:

• Registration: Fill in the online registration form provided on the AIFSET website.
• Entrance Exam: Take the AIFSET exam and score a minimum qualifying mark to move further.
• Counselling and Admission: Be a part of the counselling process to choose your desired institution that provides B.Sc. Cyber Security.

Note: The exam is online, and it makes it easy for students from all the regions to take it

In short, with a B.Sc. in Cyber Security through AIFSET, you can become a part of this booming industry by acquiring the much-needed skills and expertise. Whether you wish to become an ethical hacker or be responsible for network security in international corporations, this program is the key to achieving a highly rewarding job through the best cyber security career. Check out the official AIFSET portal for details. 

Students who intend to study BCom LLB at distinguished Indian institutions must pass the All India Common Law Entrance Test (AICLET). A good preparation plan consisting of structured study methods remains essential because of rising competition and score importance for AICLET success. Future candidates can find this guide beneficial to secure admission at top BCom LLB colleges by cracking AICLET 2025 successfully.

Understanding AICLET 2025 Test

AICLET is an online entrance exam accepted by top law universities in India that evaluates the potential of students seeking to pursue law. The examination requires candidates to complete the full test duration of 60 minutes by addressing questions from various subjects. Starting your preparation for AICLET success requires an understanding of both its format and the complete syllabus.

Preparation Strategies

Students should adhere to the syllabus because this will lead to focused preparation. There will be 100 MCQs, and the questions will be from 5 subjects that include:

• English Language 
• Current Affairs 
• Legal Aptitude 
• Logical Reasoning 
• General knowledge

1. Students should work on their command of grammar and practice comprehension. The examination demands students stay updated about current events, historical information, and legal developments. 
2. To succeed in Legal Aptitude, look into fundamental legal rules together with thinking patterns. If you start to feel drained, utilise time to practice puzzles, sequences, and analytical reasoning questions when you want to divert your mind but ensure you clear the Law entrance exam. Establish a proper study program that divides subjects into specific timed slots. Systematically review all topics during your studies while reserving enough time for revisions.
3. Students seeking excellence in AICLET should start taking practice mock tests, which represent an effective preparation method. Practice tests allow you to learn the examination pattern, control your time usage, and discover both your best abilities and weak areas.
4.  Also, time management practice under exam conditions should also be done that will help you to enhance your speed and accuracy because AICLET conducts a timed exam.

Post AICLET Exam

Results for the AICLET will be declared on the official AICLET portal at its designated release time. After getting your score, you will get a call for counselling sessions that will help you select colleges based on your entrance exam rank.

Your selection process for a college, after you clear AICLET law entrance exam, should include thorough research into faculty, campus conditions, placement statistics, and the successful accomplishments of former students. You should research extensively to find an academic destination that matches your professional aspirations.

AICLET 2025 becomes accessible through a committed strategy combined with organized preparation with disciplined time organization. Your opportunities to get admission at top BCom LLB colleges within India will increase drastically when you follow the test-prep tips shared above along with professional preparation techniques and repetition exercises. Remember, your purpose exceeds clearing AICLET, but to achieve your law career path, it is important to define your goal and get a good law entrance exam score.  

The fast-moving digital generation is continuously evolving through media technologies that are creating a wide range of opportunities for creative individuals. A career in media technology opens up through the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Media Technology for people who love visual storytelling with digital design skills in multimedia production. Individuals seeking admission to this evolving field must take the Global Media Common Entrance Test (GMCET) 2025 as their first evaluation step.

What is B.Sc. in Media Technology? 

A B.Sc. Media Technology degree consists of six semesters, which form a three-year undergraduate program. The program combines creative principles with visual communication practices, which provides students with educational theory alongside hands-on technical skills. The course consists of various subjects, including:

• Graphic Designing: Articulating attractive graphics that transmit effective messages. 
• Video Editing: Acquiring skills in presenting the art of telling stories by efficient video fusion and effects.
• Pre and Post-Production: Learning about end-to-end production operations, ranging from ideation to final release.
• Shooting Techniques: Attaining technical competency to shoot clear-quality visuals. 
• Communicative English: Sharpening skills critical for fluent and effective communication. 
• Audio and Video Production: Acquiring nuances of integrating audio and visuals with synchronization.
• Photography: Aesthetic and technical capture of moments.
• Content Writing and Scripting: Crafting stories that appeal to various audiences.
• Computer Graphics and Animation: Visualizing ideas through digital creativity.
• Visual Effects (VFX): Designing immersive experiences with the latest technologies.

What is GMCET?

Global Media Common Entrance Test (GMCET) is a South Asia-level entrance examination providing admission to undergraduate courses in media. GMCET is an entrance to media programs such as BA-JMC, BJMC, BMS, BMC, BMM, and others in the participating institutes and universities of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and other nations.

The Role of GMCET 2025

The academic journey in Media Technology requires students to successfully pass GMCET 2025. The entrance exam was specifically created to evaluate candidates' aptitude because it determines eligibility for undergraduate media programs across multiple universities that participate in the assessments.

Eligibility Criteria

Registration for the examination requires potential applicants to fulfil the following conditions:

• Candidate should have completed their Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent education with a minimum aggregate of 50% for General Category, and 45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. 
• Candidates who are taking 10+2 examinations in 2025 are also eligible for GMCET 2025. ​
• A candidate with a diploma from AICTE-approved university with a minimum of 50% marks can also apply.

Application Process:

1. The official GMCET website allows candidates to register online by filling in personal information, including name, email ID, mobile number, date of birth, and additional required particulars. ​
2. Students should complete the application form by entering valid information and double-checking that every section contains proper input.​
3. The last step for completing registration involves paying your application fee. ​

Preparation Tips:

• Study the exam syllabus thoroughly to create an effective study plan by understanding which topics exist and how the exam is patterned.​
• Regularly practice with mock tests alongside practice papers to both improve your time management abilities and problem-solving capabilities.​
• The examination of current media industry developments and public affairs enables you to face general awareness sections with confidence.

Why Choose B.Sc. Media Technology?

The demand for qualified professionals in animation, VFX, and digital artistry continues to rise rapidly, that has made the media field a leading industry of the coming years. The degree provides you with the necessary skills through which you can transform your imaginative ideas into professional animated content by becoming either a Storyboard & Concept Artist, an Animator or a VFX Supervisor. The same pace of technological advancement increases professional options to include Digital Artist and Character Designer and Digital Effects Animator alongside Compositor and Digital Effects Painter positions that offer lucrative opportunities. The B.Sc. Media Technology provides ideal beginnings for creative technology enthusiasts who want to build their careers across the expanding media sector.

To conclude, B.Sc. in media technology develops both your technical skills and your creative side, as well as your analytical skills and communication abilities, which are highly important for industry success.

To become a media professional, aspiring candidates should strategically choose to pass the GMCET 2025 entrance exam. Register for the media entrance exam through the official GMCET portal and secure your seat in the best media schools to transform your creative passion into a satisfying profession.

Every law graduate faces the timeless dilemma between working in the judiciary and corporate law professions. These two paths are noble yet vastly different in their own ways. One path leads to the sacred legal buildings, which present an essential role in developing societal norms, while the other path will lead to business and commerce within corporate law.

The process of selecting proper professional direction following an LLB graduation requires students to choose between these two leading career paths. These law career pathways require major dedication and expert legal knowledge yet serve different areas of interest, special abilities, and ultimate career objectives. A detailed analysis of different legal career opportunities can help Indian law graduates in selecting their career direction.

What Does a Career in Judiciary Mean?

As the judicial branch delivers justice along with maintaining law enforcement, it remains the central support of the legal system. Judges, together with magistrates, run court operations and assess legal text before making decisions which affect community members. If you have strong feelings for justice along with public service commitment and fairness, then a career in judiciary becomes an ideal fit.

How to Become a Judge in India?

Candidates who want to work in the judiciary must clear the Judicial Services Examination, which also goes by the names PCS-J and Provincial Civil Service Judicial Examination. Fresh law graduates can enter subordinate courts by participating in competitive Judicial Services Examination administered by state public service commissions to become judges and magistrates.

Eligibility Criteria:

• One must be a citizen of India 
• LLB degree from a university that is approved by official authorities is required.
• Junior candidates of 35 years of age and below are eligible according to state-to-state guidelines.

Roles in Judiciary:

• Magistrate: Handles criminal cases at the district level.
• Sub-Judge/Civil Judge: Deals with civil disputes.
• District Judge: Promoted from subordinate roles or through lateral entry exams.

Pros of a Judiciary Career:

• As a member of the judiciary one enjoys job security coupled with social respect.
• The judiciary benefits from personnel whose direct actions maintain justice systems and protect societal welfare.
• The workers are offered a formal workspace that includes defined professional development paths.

Cons of a Judiciary Career:

• Successful candidates face exams that demand very challenging preparation.
• Too much workload, especially at lower levels of the judiciary.
• Earnings in the judiciary system offer lower compensation than what corporate lawyers receive.

What Does a Career in Corporate Law Mean?

Corporate law provides legal guidance to businesses regarding regulatory frameworks while it concentrates on managing transactions, including mergers and acquisitions as well as contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Individuals who prefer active workplaces yet appreciate business and financial elements together with strategic thinking should consider this field of work.

How to Become a Corporate Lawyer in India?

The normal path to excelling in corporate law begins with gaining internship experience in corporate law firms or in-house legal departments throughout the candidate's LLB program. A degree in LLM Corporate Law adds both advanced expertise and improved career potential to students.

Key Responsibilities of Corporate Lawyers:

1. Business contracts go through the lawyer for drafting analysis and review prior to acceptance.
2. This career path assists businesses with merger and acquisition strategies along with helping them meet their compliance requirements.
3. Corporate lawyers maintain control of intellectual property rights related to trademarks and patents.
4. Representing corporations in legal disputes.

Pros of a Corporate Law Career:

• High earning potential with lucrative bonuses and perks.
• Corporate lawyers gain work opportunities with both multinational corporations together with premium law firms.
• Working with international business standards presents employees with worldwide professional connections.

Cons of a Corporate Law Career:

• Demanding work hours with tight deadlines.
• Top firms maintain stiff competition to hire new employees.
• Corporate positions provide lower employment safety than government positions.

Which Path Should You Choose?

You can choose a career in judiciary when you have interest in legal justice together with public service duties. If a structured job path together with employment security appeals to you, and the judicial pathway matches you who shine at extensive legal paperwork and make fair choices based on the evidence, a career in the judiciary in India is right for you.

On the other hand, if you have interest in commercial or financial legal matters as well as business transactions can be your sign. You should consider a corporate law career in India if you operate optimally in quick-moving professional settings that also offer lucrative compensation. Lastly, if you feel satisfied from solving complex company-wide legal challenges, this career path is your calling.

How to Prepare for Each Path? 

For Judiciary:

• The early start of preparation for judicial service exams requires students to focus on both CPC (Civil Procedure Code) and CrPC (Criminal Procedure Code) procedural laws.
• Participate in judiciary coaching programs that give students mock tests plus expert teaching services.
• Current affairs knowledge is vital because it appears prominently in the examination syllabus.

For Corporate Law:

• During your LLB course obtain internships at respected law firms to acquire useful hands-on experience.
• People seeking to work in corporate law should build their skills at drafting contracts while developing negotiation abilities and corporate compliance measures.
• A corporate law LLM certification with additional experience helps candidates access better professional opportunities in this field.

Emerging Trends in Both Fields

In Judiciary:

• Digital courts demand judges who have proficiency with technology to manage modern case procedures.
• Increasing focus on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like mediation.

In Corporate Law:

• The market demands more data privacy law specialists because of GDPR and similar legislative requirements.
• Law practice in the fintech sector continues to expand because digital payment systems increase in popularity throughout India.

In conclusion, your pursuit of a rewarding career should consider whether you want to work in either judicial or corporate law since their professional goals align differently with your skills. For those who want to pursue public service while making societal impact through justice maintenance the judiciary holds perfect potential. The professional realm of corporate law suits individuals who seek business tactics and financial gain along with active work conditions.

Study your individual capacities alongside your professional targets as well as your interests before choosing your path since each legal career demands exceptional dedication alongside a constant work ethic and enthusiastic responsiveness toward law.

As a society, we often prioritise academic achievement over the emotional well-being of our children. The stress of shifting schools and cities can have a profound impact on young minds, leading to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and isolation.

Reminiscing 2020’s global house-arrest and with campuses being closed and online learning being pursued, edtech push by COVID is now stronger than the fintech push by demonetization. The teacher-student model has ceased to exist for ever now, and we are moving to a qualitatively different mentor-learner model not just in the current digital learning phase, but also in the post pandemic times ahead. Beyond this complete campus lockdown phase, during which time mentoring-learning-assessing has gone online globally, we shall be moving towards blended phygital education ahead, which will be the new normal ahead, and will make the new model of mentor-learner firmly entrenched.

Learning or academics or education broadly has three functions: creation of learning content through research, writing, packaging with visuals; dissemination of learning through classes, lectures, notes, self-study, discussions; & assessment and evaluation of the education of the learner by various methods. All these three have been majorly impacted by the self-isolation imposed to ensure social distancing so that the learners and the mentors may first be protected from the spread of the infection of COVID19. The lockdown across the world is simultaneously a boon and a bane for the teaching-learning community today.

Teacher to Mentor:

The teacher was a sage on the stage, introducing every new topic, speaking the last word on it, sticking to a structured syllabus as prescribed, interpreting it as s/he deems right, finishing the syllabus and focusing on examination and evaluation to complete the cycle of delivery of education. He often demands respect, and relies on the power to punish to set things right (not always, though). Teacher teaches and often sermonizes.

Each premise noted above is changing now.

Mentor today is a co-learner, may be the first stimulus for a topic but never the last word, starts from a structured syllabus but is expected to move towards organic learning depending upon the variegated interest areas of groups of learners, aggregates learning resources from multiple sources and shares with the learners, is more a guide, second parent and agony shelter of sorts for the learners. Examination also is diverse and evaluation is just one more function and not the ultimate yardstick of learning and brilliance of the learner. Mentor may often be less informed about an issue, but with a better perspective to guide. Mentor engages and inspires.

Learning Resources Aggregation & Delivery:

To begin with being the new age mentor, a massive train the trainer and capacity building is needed today. For this, first the mentor has to be a digital personality with smartphone and net connection, and with laptop and wifi connection. Next, one has to learn how to create, deliver and engage in content across multiple online platforms, and how to take matter learnt online to matter practiced offline face to face. Third, one has to now learn assessment with open book through analysis and application, through quiz, through applied projects, through phygital presentation and actual work in labs and studios after using virtual labs and studios.

Creating the learning resources was quite easy earlier. There were the books, often called text and reference books, then the power-point presentation of the teacher, and then chalk and talk. And the topic was first introduced in a class, post which notes were given, books were mentioned, and later examination was conducted to check memory and a bit of understanding.

The game is changed now. And totally so.

The concept of proprietary content (the mentor’s own videos, audio or podcast content, power-points, cases, info-graphics etc), aggregated content (books, monographs, videos, podcasts, URLs, pdfs, cases, etc taken from the internet, YouTube and Vimeo, etc), and also massive open/closed online learning resources (free ones like Swayam or NAPTEL, paid ones like those of Coursera or LinkedIn, and the university’s own online courses): these three are the learning resources today.

The mentor is expected to make a mix of proprietary, aggregated and online learning resources, suitably arranging them from the easies one to the toughest one and offer to the learners digitally (using Google Class, emails, or better, Learning Management Systems like Canvas or TCSion, Blackboard or Collaborate, etc,) at least a week or more before they meet digitally or physically to discuss the content. This is called Flipped Classroom where the learners get learning content much in advance, read, watch or listen to the same asynchronously at their own time, place or pace, note down things they have not understood or have questions on, and come to the digital/physical classroom synchronously, to clarify doubts, discuss cases, debate on conclusions drawn and participate in quiz or analytical or applied assignments. Delivery of the online session can be on any platform: MS Teams, Zoom, Webex, Google Meet and can move from the synchronous digital classroom to asynchronous digital chatroom debates and discussions for further clarification.

This makes the task for Content Creation and Content Delivery for the mentors much more diverse, tech-savvy, and tougher than the traditional teacher’s job.

Learners’ Engagement & Evaluation:

Further, education will now move from a system imposed disciplined endeavour to voluntarily participated and internalized process. It will be truly a learner-centric education now in the new normal, and shall be far more participative than the past. The learner in the digital or blended mode is learning voluntarily and not on the basis of an imposed discipline on campus through a web of rules and power dynamics. While voluntary learning will throw many non-interested or apathetic learners out of the learning circle, it will also make many focused learners internalize education better and apply it in a more focused manner at his or her individual level.

Also, with Artificial Intelligence, robotics, automation, Machine Learning and internet of things being the other emerging realities, the skills for mass production or education to do the same work repeatedly will be totally irrelevant ahead when machines will take over almost all such work (more than three fourths of all human work today). Hence, new age skills, apart from technology use, have to be in areas like creativity, innovation, incubation, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, design thinking, empathy, emotional intelligence and risk management. Each of these can be qualitatively and quantitatively mentored to any youth from an early age of say 15 years till 25 years of age, and will become his or her second nature.

To deliver such a learning, the learners’ engagement techniques have to be more tech-savvy (google forms, polls, surveys, quiz, virtual lab and studio, AI tools, etc) and also with higher emotional quotient (use of humour, videos, info-graphics, empathy in the class, allowing diversity of opinion, wellness conscious, etc).

Even the evaluation or assessment has to be diverse. Assessment refers to learner performance; it helps us decide if students are learning and where improvement in that learning is needed. Evaluation refers to a systematic process of determining the merit value or worth of the instruction or programme; it helps us determine if a course is effective (course goals) and informs our design efforts. Assessment and evaluation can be both formative (carried out during the course) and summative (carried out following the course). There can be many ways for the same. Mentors can make learners aware of expectations in advance (e.g. one week for feedback from deadline) and keep them posted (announcement: all projects have been marked). For example, one can create tests that are multiple choice, true/false, or short answer essays and one can set the assessments to automatically provide feedback.

When online, evaluation can be on the basis of proctored digital examination or open-book analytical and applied evaluation with non-google-able questions. And this is surely not an easy task for the mentors as teachers of the past were used to repeat past questions, had set patterns of questions, examinations were ‘suggestions’ and memory based, and not application based in general. Online quiz, open book examination with time-managed and proctored question paper delivered online, applied questions not based on memory but comprehension, telephonic interview etc have been the usual ways of digital assessment and evaluation of learning.

There will be offline evaluation also. Here, the assessment can be based on offline written examinations, field-survey based presentation or report writing, debates, lab/studio-based practical, or a peer-group work, or a submission of a long-term real life or live project.

Digital Learning Tools Today:

The pandemic requires universities to rapidly offer online learning to their students. Fortunately, technology and content are available to help universities transition online quickly and with high quality, especially on the digital plank, though at a cost and with the risk of several teachers and administrators being forced to go out of the system.

Digital learning on the go or from distance calls for tech-led holistic solutions. It requires several content pieces to be transmitted digitally. These content pieces can be in the form of pdfs, ppts, URLs, YouTube links, podcast links, case-studies, etc. There can also be e-books, audio-books, kindle based content, magzter sourced magazines, etc. Then this can involve learning without being face to face through boxes, as in Google Class, or learning face to face as in Zoom live audio-visual discussions. People may also use GoToMeetings or MicrosoftMeet sessions also. Attendance can be taken on Google Spreadsheet and through WhatsApp Group chat of a batch of students too.

Then there are MOOCs, collaborative distance learning, wikis, blogs etc. Individual resource-rich institutes develop their customized secured and IPR protected Learning Management Systems, through the use of BlackBoard or TCSion LMS. Other LMS options like Kaltura or Impartus allowing video recording of talks also ar in use in many places. There are CourseEra courses, Swayam online lessons from UGC and similar other avenues to learn online.

Learning digitally can be further assisted with Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) which can take the viewer to an enhanced experience even integrating scenarios which are yet to happen creatively bringing them within the learning experience. These are immersive and contextual experiences, and artificial intelligence driven chatbots can further enhance the digital interface of the learner and the mentor.

Digital Learning Value-adds:

Incorporating big data analytics and content management, educators can develop an individualized curriculum that enhances how each student learns (e.g. playlist of learning content in WiseWire changing for each student). Many in the West have started the use of the millennials' language and style: Khan Academy video lessons, YouTube use, distinct style and language for young learners. Twitter, Tumblr, Snapchat, Imessage, Instagram, Facebook & Whatsapp are being creatively integrated with school education. There is a case of a management school in India, where the professor sends a 3 minutes interesting video on the subject he is taking up next through group whatsapp to increase interest in the batch towards the topic being taught.

In the US, the smart-phone applications like Socrative and Plickers are helping teachers interact and assess students’ progress, collaborate via cloud-based applications to work and solve a common goal. Teachers can publish real-time quizzes and polls for students via mobile devices to keep them engaged.

Further, using anything from iMovie to WeVideo, learners can create video as a learning resource. YouTube (with privacy settings) and SeeSaw or Flipgrid are also alternatives learners can make use of. The benefits of SeeSaw and Flipgrid are that students can add voice recordings or text sharing feedback with peers. Students became the co-creators of content and as a result, more engaged, including their parents. Useful apps like Book Creator, Explain Everything and EduCreations can be utilised towards this end. 

There are various software used to create digital content, like Camtasia, Raptivity, Captivate, Articulate Online, etc.

Yes alongside, social media use extensively will support learning online. Facebook Page can broadcast updates and alerts. Facebook Group or Google Hangout with advanced features in G-suite can stream live lectures and host discussions. Twitter can act as a class message board. The 256 characters help to keep messages succinct. Instagram can be used for photo essays. One can create a class blog for discussions. There are many different platforms available, such as WordPress, SquareSpace, Wix, Blogger for that. And, one can create a class-specific Pinterest board as well.

Students to Learners:

With mentors replacing teachers, the students cannot be the pre COVID typical students any more going ahead.

Students study in classroom, are taught by teachers, limited to given syllabus, and study for marks, grades, degrees. Students give exams in written and on the basis of suggestions or set patters of evaluation.

Learners study within and beyond the classroom, from mentors, peers, personal experience, books, digitally aggregated content, through projects and through assignments. Learners learn for lifetime application, and hence learn to learn further as things learnt today are obsolete soon. Self-learning or learning to learn is hence a major cultivated skill for the present day learners, especially in higher education, as techniques and technologies are changing in the work-place in less than five years now. Learners also learn organically. While structured syllabus must be completed for foundation and examination, organic learning is about self-driven learning in few chosen areas out of interest, assisted by the mentors.

Yes, for this, doubling public education expenditure, digital access to the hinterland, considering digital connectivity as a human right, digital literacy as a fundamental pre-requisite in any work, providing cell phones and laptops or tabs en masse, announcing cheaper data packages for students, CSR in the field of domain of digital connectivity by corporate houses, etc and more would be needed soonest to bridge the yawning digital divide in the otherwise class divided society. It must be noted that even UNESCO has noted that only 48% of Indian learners’ community of 283 million is receiving some sort of online education today, the rest 52% going bereft of any form of formal learning whatsoever for more than a year now! And among these 48%, the girl-students are having a worse fate in the poorer families due to limited digital devices to which the sons have a higher access than the daughters.

Conclusion:

India has been speaking of digital education for long but it has stayed on as a possibility and not a reality for more than a decade now. Even IITs and IIMs have used digital platforms on the side for sharing of content and debating on issues sporadically. The larger mass of 1300 plus universities and some 44,000 colleges have actually not digitized their content, not made access to online learning mainstay of their teaching-learning process, except the distance learning universities. In fact, the old school educationists looked at online and distance education with some disdain all across South Asia. They are in for a major shock now. The digital divide needs fast bridging through the promise of 6% of the GDP for public education, through 2% of profits for CSR given here, and through civil society initiatives like getting smart-phones, laptops and tabs for the less privileged.

It is clear that going ahead digital access will be a human right, and those in governance must wake up to the reality that youngsters need in expensive tablets and easy data access. A nation that spends less than 3% of national budget for public education (lower than Tanzania, Angola and Ghana, et al), with the states putting in 2.5 (Bihar) to 26% (Delhi), with Delhi being the only state in double digits, cannot ensure digital education for the masses, unless allocation of funds and their transparent spending happen.

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Prof. Ujjwal Anu Chowdhury

The author is Vice President, Washington University of Science and Technology and Editorial Mentor, edInbox.com

The last two years have clearly shown that technology-aided remote schooling is neither fully possible nor completely desirable. 

Lest we forget that India is a nation of more than one-third of the population in the 15 to 25 years age-bracket, the most promising period of life when one decides career path, subjects for learning, types of work to do, and becomes self-dependent in the process.