No concept of dropping out in higher education: Minister answers questions raised on IIT, IIM suicides, dropout

Majumdar highlighted that under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, several academic reforms have been implemented, including multiple entry and exit options, the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), and the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).

The minister said stated that the government has taken multi-pronged measures to provide psychological support to students, teachers, and families. (Express photo by Praveen Khanna/ representational)

The concept of “dropping out” does not apply to higher education, as students have multiple options and often migrate from one course or program to another, said Union Minister of State (MoS) for Education Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha regarding dropout and suicide rates in IITs, NITs, IIMs, and central universities, Majumdar emphasised that students in higher education can choose and transition between programmes.

To enhance accessibility in higher education, the government has introduced various measures such as financial assistance, scholarships under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Scheme, fee waivers for disadvantaged groups, and the PM-Vidyalakshmi scheme to promote study loans.

Other initiatives include the establishment of more institutes, student support systems like counseling cells, grievance redressal mechanisms, remedial coaching, and online learning platforms such as SWAYAM, the National Digital Library (NDL), and e-PG Pathshala.

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The education minister of state also highlighted that under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, several academic reforms have been implemented, including multiple entry and exit options, the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), and the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).

Addressing concerns over student suicides, he stated that the government has taken multi-pronged measures to provide psychological support to students, teachers, and families. Initiatives like MANODARPAN, launched by the Ministry of Education, focus on mental and emotional well-being to prevent such incidents.

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