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In this episode, we sit down with educator, speaker, and one of India's most respected teachers, Vijender Singh Chauhan, for a deep dive into the realities of India's education system.From NEET paper leaks and CBSE's controversial on-screen evaluation process to the rise of coaching culture, student mental health, and the obsession with a handful of career paths, Vijender shares his unfiltered views on what is going wrong and what needs to change.He explains why exams have become "larger than life," how coaching institutes have created a parallel education ecosystem, why students are under immense pressure, and what parents often get wrong while raising children. We also discuss AI in education, content creation as a career, alternative politics, and what India's education system would look like if he were Education Minister for a day.Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or simply someone concerned about the future of education in India, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success, learning, and opportunity.Guest: https://www.instagram.com/masijeevi/?hl=enWhat we discussed:0:00 - Intro1:35 - Why education and teachers matter2:23 - CBSE's on-screen evaluation controversy5:00 - Was CBSE ready for this transition?7:05 - AI, student data & privacy concerns8:18 - Can AI replace human evaluation?10:18 - NEET paper leaks & examination failures13:29 - Should India move away from one national exam?14:28 - What students should do during uncertainty15:58 - Student suicides & pressure culture18:03 - Alternative paths beyond exams20:04 - Poverty, privilege & career choices22:53 - Does exam success guarantee life success?25:34 - Why students struggle mentally27:15 - Biggest mistakes parents make29:11 - How much should parents guide children?30:49 - Success, failure & competitive exams33:07 - Why every student needs a Plan B33:45 - Content creators vs traditional careers35:03 - Coaching culture and the education business37:12 - Is coaching becoming a Ponzi scheme?41:38 - If Vijender Chauhan became Education Minister44:28 - Thoughts on youth politics & activism48:58 - Advice for students todayCREDITSProduced by - Digital Dissect Media Host & Research - Aleena QureshiPost-Producer, DOP, Social Media Edits - Harsh HiwaleEditor - Rohit GhanshamProduction Assistant - Santosh

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