'And we wonder why graduates aren't skilled': Social media post slams India's failing education system
A Reddit post has spotlighted the deep flaws in India's education system, highlighting how a lack of quality and motivation among teachers and students leads to a skills gap.
In a revealing Reddit post, a user has uncovered the severe shortcomings of India's education system and shed light on why so many Indian graduates lack essential skills. This eye-opening critique has resonated with many.
Three months ago, a Reddit post titled "Indian Education System ?" was shared, including a screenshot of a message from YouTuber Akshat Srivastava.
Srivastava's post on X from April remains strikingly relevant, as he criticises the flaws in India's education system.
He notes, "Many average students in India end up becoming college professors. In private colleges, they are called 'Assistant Professors.' Along with teaching: they prepare for UPSC/GMAT/CAT. So that one day they can better their career prospects. In short, they don't really want to teach."
He then points out the state of students: "Students are 'forced' to learn from them because most colleges have 75% attendance rule. In short, the student really don't want to learn from them."
"So a great ecosystem is created: where the teacher isn't really interested in teaching. And, the student isn't really interested in learning. Yet, the drama goes on. And, we wonder why most graduates in India are not skilled," he adds.
Check out the post below:
Indian Education System ?
byu/leviathnan inJEENEETards
The post underscores a systemic failure: a teaching environment where neither party is motivated, perpetuating a cycle of disinterest and poor learning outcomes.
This critique gains additional weight amidst recent tragic events, such as the deaths of three students trapped in a Delhi IAS coaching center during heavy rains, highlighting the urgent need for reform in the education sector in all sectors.
One response to the post noted: "Bhai saab har hafta aisa ek tweet aati aur har koi ignore karke jaata hai. Koi bhi education system ki parwa nahin hai. Govt ko bhi nahi hai. Koi bhi students ke baare mein, JEE aur NEET ke khilaaf koi bhi awaaz nahi uthaayega."
How the Indian education system is failing its students
The Indian education system has long faced scrutiny for its numerous failings, including subpar education quality, an overemphasis on rote learning, and inadequate teacher salaries, all contributing to a persistent brain drain.
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Recently, a Reddit post examining the top 10 IIT JEE graduates from 1998 revealed that all had relocated to America.
As one commenter sharply noted, "They realised India would never value their intellect and effort, a realisation that's becoming increasingly clear as we witness our place in the education system and beyond. This country is suffering a brain drain because it's practically inviting it."
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