By Express News Service
GUWAHATI: Suicide by students in India assumes an alarming proportion with 27 cases reported from Kota alone so far this year. While there are multifaceted reasons behind this grim statistic, one major contributing factor is the lack of awareness among students on the career path they choose.
In an effort to address this critical issue, a Bengaluru-based education startup, Edvizo, has initiated a programme called “National Level Common Entrance Examination” (NLCEE) whereby students are provided with valuable insights into their potential career paths.
“Every year, over 90 million students in India depend on private coaching centres to prepare for various competitive exams. Many of them flock to educational hubs like Kota, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune and Guwahati in search of better educational opportunities. However, the pressure and expectations often lead to mental health issues and, in extreme cases, even suicide,” Edvizo said in a statement.
The startup, founded by IIT Guwahati alumnus Ravi Nishant, said the NLCEE programme seeks to provide a solution by sending selected students on educational exposure visits to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) free of cost.
It selects students based on their academic performance and potential and gives them the opportunity to stay on an IIT campus for 4-5 days. During their stay, they interact with IIT professors and students, visit various departments and laboratories, and gain a deeper understanding of different career paths.
“What makes the NLCEE programme unique is that it extends the invitation not only to students but also to their parents. Edvizo covers all expenses for the trip, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder this invaluable experience. In 2022, Edvizo sent 30 students to IIT Bombay for a 7-day exposure visit and another 30 to IIT Guwahati,” the statement said.
It added that these exposure visits provide students with first-hand knowledge about various career options and empower them to make more informed decisions about their future. The experiences gained during these visits help students set higher aspirations and foster their overall personal and professional development.
GUWAHATI: Suicide by students in India assumes an alarming proportion with 27 cases reported from Kota alone so far this year. While there are multifaceted reasons behind this grim statistic, one major contributing factor is the lack of awareness among students on the career path they choose.
In an effort to address this critical issue, a Bengaluru-based education startup, Edvizo, has initiated a programme called “National Level Common Entrance Examination” (NLCEE) whereby students are provided with valuable insights into their potential career paths.
“Every year, over 90 million students in India depend on private coaching centres to prepare for various competitive exams. Many of them flock to educational hubs like Kota, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune and Guwahati in search of better educational opportunities. However, the pressure and expectations often lead to mental health issues and, in extreme cases, even suicide,” Edvizo said in a statement.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });
The startup, founded by IIT Guwahati alumnus Ravi Nishant, said the NLCEE programme seeks to provide a solution by sending selected students on educational exposure visits to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) free of cost.
It selects students based on their academic performance and potential and gives them the opportunity to stay on an IIT campus for 4-5 days. During their stay, they interact with IIT professors and students, visit various departments and laboratories, and gain a deeper understanding of different career paths.
“What makes the NLCEE programme unique is that it extends the invitation not only to students but also to their parents. Edvizo covers all expenses for the trip, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder this invaluable experience. In 2022, Edvizo sent 30 students to IIT Bombay for a 7-day exposure visit and another 30 to IIT Guwahati,” the statement said.
It added that these exposure visits provide students with first-hand knowledge about various career options and empower them to make more informed decisions about their future. The experiences gained during these visits help students set higher aspirations and foster their overall personal and professional development.
