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In What Way Education Institutions in India Better than in Europe?

Education institutions in India and Europe both have strengths and weaknesses, and which is "better" depends on what you're comparing — cost, academic rigor, global reputation, access, or cultural context. However, here are some areas where Indian education institutions may be considered better than their European counterparts, depending on the lens: 1. Affordability and Return on Investment Lower Tuition Fees : Public institutions in India (especially IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, etc.) offer world-class education at a fraction of the cost compared to European private universities. Value for Money : For many students, especially from middle-income backgrounds, an IIT degree can lead to global opportunities with minimal student debt. 2. Competitive Environment Merit-Based Admissions : Entrance to top Indian institutions like IITs and AIIMS is highly competitive, often considered tougher than Ivy League admission due to the sheer number of applicants. Academic Rigo...

Yes and No of Switching from a Big Company to a Small Company

Should we move from a big organization to a small organization? What reasons can influence your decision when you move from a large to a small organization? How does it feel when you transition from a big company to a small company? What qualifies as a big organization and a small organization? Recently, I switched from a big company to a small company, this is what it looked like from the outside and in my first introduction. Here in this blog I share some of my experiences. Chandigarh University is a big company, and I dared to call it a company and not an educational institution because these private firms are in-fact selling education. There is little of actual value underneath the glitz and glamour that one sees from the outside of these organizations. I managed to spend two years at Chandigarh University in one of its core management departments. When things started becoming difficult and analyzing the dim chances of promotion, I decided to make the move to some other company. Un...