In today's fast-evolving world, future-ready education is more important than ever. Courses in Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science are equipping students with skills that are in high demand globally.

Indian engineers, in particular, enjoy a strong reputation worldwide. At one leading American electronics firm, nearly 4,000 of its 7,000 engineers are of Indian origin—an inspiring testament to their global impact. For students not pursuing traditional careers in medicine or engineering, emerging fields like AI, cybersecurity, neuro IT, and 7G communication offer exciting prospects and job security.

Education can be broadly divided into two categories: education for survival and education for life. While thousands of institutions offer the former, only a select few nurture character, creativity, and long-term career growth. Students must seek out colleges that go beyond academics to provide holistic development, ethical grounding, and personal transformation.

In today's competitive job market, academic scores alone aren't enough. What truly sets professionals apart is their uniqueness, dedication, and integrity. As companies compete to hire top talent, those who demonstrate not only competence and innovation but also compassion and commitment will enjoy greater opportunities and higher rewards.

--Prof. Sidhanandamirtha Chaitanya, Director, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.