Paradoxes and Contradictions in the Growth of Engineering Education in India: Challenges and Prospects

Tilak, Jandhyala B. G.

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“…Standardisation of education -there is a lack of standardisation in the education system across different states and regions, making it difficult to compare educational outcomes [59][60][61][62][63][64]. Cost of education -education can be expensive, particularly at higher levels and if not funded or sponsored by the government, act as barriers [65][66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73]. Tilak and Kumar wrote, 'In the prestigious institution of the Indian Institute of Sciences, India, four students were reported to have committed suicide in seven months due to mental health issues caused by COVID (The Print, 21 Sept. 2021).…”

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“…Limited focus on certain fields -Nobel prizes tend to be awarded in fields such as physics, chemistry, and medicine, which require significant investment in research and infrastructure [17,71]. India's focus on other areas such as information technology and engineering [73] has limited opportunities in these fields. Cultural factors at play as well, such as a tendency to prioritise more practical or vocational pursuits over pure research or a lack of recognition for the value of scientific and creative pursuits in contrast what Tagore proposed [78].…”

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Stimulating Creativity Through Cognitive Symmetry Breaking: Tagorean Theory of Sustainable Human Development

Ghosh

2024

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While the education systems largely remain knowledge oriented and artificial intelligence started exploding to be used in education, this paper reviews Tagorean Human Capital Theory and substantiate cognitive symmetry breaking by combining a sociophysics approach to education and human capital development that builds on the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore. The development of this theory followed a rigorous process of empirical analysis, theoretical reflection, and statistical simulation. We analysed the current state of education, research, and economic development in several countries to identify areas where Tagorean principles could have the greatest impact. We developed the theoretical foundations of Tagorean Human Capital Theory by integrating Tagore's educational philosophy with insights from sociophysics and the XY model. We conducted a statistical simulation to explore the potential economic and social impact of this theory, using the XY model to simulate the effects of Tagorean principles on creativity in education. We discussed the findings of this simulation and the broader implications of Tagorean Human Capital Theory for education and human capital development, highlighting the potential challenges and opportunities associated with implementing this theory in practice. We provide a framework of cognitive symmetry breaking in education that is evident to be a critical criteria to stimulate creativity.

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Stimulating Creativity Through Cognitive Symmetry Breaking: Tagorean Theory of Sustainable Human Development

Ghosh

2024

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“…Literature suggests a considerable gender inequality in access to engineering education in India (Tilak and Choudhury, 2021). Despite repeated discussions on gender equality, the representation of women in engineering education is comparatively low in many developing countries including India (Gupta, 2012; Melak and Singh, 2021).…”

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“…It produces "specialised human capital" which contributes to dynamic economic growth, generating direct financial benefits and playing a similarly significant role in creating a huge number of social externalities. Determinately, it contributes to the national development in producing skilled human resources (Tilak and Choudhury, 2021). Further, with the considerable contributions of women to Indian economy and society, improving their participation in higher and technical education is focused in the policy space.…”

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Analysing gender differences in academic performance and labour market outcomes of engineering graduates: evidence from India

Choudhury

Singh

2023

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PurposeParticipation of women in engineering education is considerably low in India, although it is increasing in recent years. Also, engineering is primarily treated as a male-dominated profession, and the authors do not find many women in this sector. What factors contribute to this significant gender differences in engineering education and labour market in India? In this context, this study aims to examine the factors that explain the gender variations in academic performance and labour market outcomes (placement and earnings) of engineering graduates in India.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on primary survey data from fourth-year engineering students in Delhi, collected in 2018–2019, with a total sample size of 3186. The study uses Ordinary least square method (OLS) and Heckman selection model to analyse gender differences in academic performance and labour market outcomes of engineering graduates, respectively.FindingsThe study finds that academic performance of male students is around 10.4% more than female students. However, this difference is heavily influenced by various socioeconomic and institutional factors. Interestingly, 3% of female engineering graduates have received more job offers than males, which contradicts the common belief that women engineers face job discrimination in the labour market in India. However, the authors find that male engineers earn around 7% more than female engineers shows the evidence of pro-male gender wage inequality in earnings. The findings support that there is a considerable variation in academic performance and earnings between male and female engineering graduates.Originality/valueWhile the authors find some literature in the area of gender difference in the academic performance and labour market among university graduates in India, studies in the field of engineering education are sparse. In a context where fewer women are found in the field of engineering education along with low participation in the labour market, the findings of this study significantly contribute to the policy making.

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Paradoxes and Contradictions in the Growth of Engineering Education in India: Challenges and Prospects

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Stimulating Creativity Through Cognitive Symmetry Breaking: Tagorean Theory of Sustainable Human Development

Stimulating Creativity Through Cognitive Symmetry Breaking: Tagorean Theory of Sustainable Human Development

Analysing gender differences in academic performance and labour market outcomes of engineering graduates: evidence from India

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