The Marks-to-Mindset Shift: Why Indian Education Must Focus Beyond Scores

India’s education system traditionally prioritises marks over mindset, curiosity, and problem-solving. However, career success increasingly depends on adaptability, communication, and initiative. Keep reading to explore how students and educators must shift focus from score-based achievement to developing thinking abilities and real-world skills. The marks-driven mindset “Score higher marks, or you’ll amount to nothing.” Most Indian children have heard some version of this. From teachers to … Continue reading The Marks-to-Mindset Shift: Why Indian Education Must Focus Beyond Scores

Why Career Awareness Should Begin in the First Year of College

Many students think that career planning begins in the final year, during placement season. But the key to kicking your career journey off successfully is to prepare early on, ideally from the very first year of college. Read on to see why it’s essential to begin so early. If you’re a college student, you know how exciting the first year can be. It feels like … Continue reading Why Career Awareness Should Begin in the First Year of College

Why Counselling Is More Than Giving Advice

Counselling is not advice-giving but a structured, ethical process rooted in active listening, empathy and professional training that supports long-term emotional growth, self-awareness and healthy coping. Are you a student considering a career in counselling psychology? Or you may be wondering whether choosing counselling is really worth investing in for your mental health. What makes it different from just talking through a problem with your … Continue reading Why Counselling Is More Than Giving Advice

CMR University Opens Admissions For International Students, Establishes Dedicated International Affairs Division

CMR University, Bengaluru, is now ready to welcome International students to pursue academic programmes of their choice. CMR University has also established a dedicated Division of International Affairs to facilitate admissions and also assist overseas students in settling down to begin their new academic journey at the University.  At this juncture, with students of more than 60 countries having chosen CMR University as their preferred … Continue reading CMR University Opens Admissions For International Students, Establishes Dedicated International Affairs Division

CMR University Establishes Specialized School Of Education, To Nurture Aspiring Teachers

CMR University, Bengaluru, continuing its glorious legacy of “Nurturing Creative Thinkers To Drive Positive Global Change” has now established a specialized School of Education offering a postgraduate and doctoral program in Education. This specialized School is focussed on moulding teachers, school leaders, education researchers, and educational administrators who will transform the education canvas of India. The aim is to empower them with pedagogical and technological … Continue reading CMR University Establishes Specialized School Of Education, To Nurture Aspiring Teachers