Engineering India's Education: Examinations, Employment, Ethics & Equity

This book, titled "Engineering India's Education", is a compilation of the opinions expressed by the author to critically examine India's evolving education landscape, rapid expansion and declining quality. It explores issues such as academic malpractices, examination integrity, and the disconnect between education and employability. There is a critical analysis of the systemic inefficiencies, coaching culture, and industry gaps while addressing the psychological toll on students, including fear of failure and stress. The impact of Artificial Intelligence on pedagogy and ethics is thoughtfully assessed. Institutional challenges like equity, access, regulation, and academic processes are also discussed. The book also proposes reforms focused on ethical practices, stronger foundations, and aligning education with sustainable and inclusive development goals. Its major sections are "Expansion, governance, and reforms in education"; "Ethics, integrity, and quality"; "Artificial intelligence and technology in education"; "Students, society, and behavioural dimensions"; "Education and employment"; and "Teachers and social justice".