Dr. Abhay Jere's Blueprint for the Future

Dr. Abhay Jere advocates for a modular, personalized learning system integrated with industry experience to create a future ready workforce. Jere’s call for a radical overhaul of the education system has sparked a much-needed debate.

- Aanchal Ghatak

In an enlightening address, Dr. Abhay Jere, Vice Chairman & Chief Innovation Officer at AICTE, shared his visionary insights on the future of higher education in India. Dr. Jere, known for his pivotal role in driving the Smart India Hackathon to become the world’s largest open innovation model, began by drawing parallels between the evolution of banking and the anticipated transformation of education.

His address paints a picture of a future where traditional educational institutions are challenged to adapt or risk obsolescence.

A MODULAR, PERSONALIZED APPROACH

Dr. Jere advocates for a modular education system where students can select individual courses based on their career goals and interests. This approach, coupled with the integration of working professionals as educators, will create a dynamic and relevant learning environment.

The concept of ‘academic banks of credit’ is introduced, allowing students to accumulate credits across different institutions and potentially even different fields of study. This flexibility promises to foster lifelong learning and upskilling.

“Just as banking has shifted from physical branches to digital platforms, education will undergo a similar transformation,” Dr. Jere stated. “You will require education, but you may not require educational institutes as we know them today.”