What next after graduation? This July, I became a graduate. A sense of temporary relief from vivas, assignments, examinations, and of course, student politics. But the question which incessantly strikes my mind is what now. Doing a simple graduation from a Central university, which is at a position under 10 in the NIRF, does nothing for us.
My argument is not a critique of Central universities but rather of simple graduation. Is there any relevance in doing a simple graduation in an era of information and communication technology? Does merely having introductory knowledge of SQL, HTML and website designing suffice to get a job? Is there a place for a simple graduate in a company which competes at a global level?
The answer to all these questions can never be satisfactory with a simple yes. For someone aspiring to be a teacher, a degree in education, followed by qualifying in competitive examinations for teachers, is required. For other government jobs, the harsh reality is that the number of vacancies has always been around 2.5% of the number of applicants. The role of the state is getting reduced and private companies are providing more jobs. If the degree from a top Central university is becoming irrelevant, then it poses a serious question regarding other universities and institutions. So, what is the solution?
