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Beyond Placements: Creating Problem-Solvers, Not Just Job Seekers

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How VGU is Reshaping the Purpose of Higher Education

For a long time, higher education has been seen as a direct route to a job. And while placements remain important, today’s world demands more. It needs individuals who can think critically, solve real problems, and adapt to change.

At Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, this deeper purpose of education is taken seriously. VGU is committed to developing capable professionals who don’t just seek opportunities — they create them. The focus isn’t just on getting students placed, but on preparing them to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments.

Here’s how VGU is working toward that goal:

1. A Recognised and Reliable Institution

Before transformation can happen, there needs to be a strong foundation — and VGU provides that through academic quality and national credibility.

  • NAAC-accredited and approved by UGC, AICTE, and other national bodies
  • Stands among India’s well-established private universities
  • Recognized in multiple national and regional rankings for academic excellence, innovation, and emerging leadership
  • Offers interdisciplinary programs across technology, business, design, agriculture, law, and more

These accreditations and recognitions speak to VGU’s seriousness about maintaining standards while staying future-ready.

2. NEP-Based Education with a Real-World Outlook

VGU is among the forward-thinking institutions that have actively aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This isn’t just on paper — it’s reflected in how courses are designed, delivered, and evaluated.

  • Major-minor combinations that allow students to personalise their academic paths
  • Skill-based and practical learning, including workshops, internships, and real-world assignments
  • Flexible credit systems, multiple entry/exit options, and multidisciplinary choices
  • Integration of entrepreneurship, ethics, communication, and sustainability as core elements of the curriculum
  • Emphasis on research, innovation, and problem-solving from early semesters

This NEP-based structure allows students to learn how to think, not just what to think — a crucial trait for anyone aspiring to solve real-world problems.

3. A Culture Where Learning Leads to Action

VGU’s learning environment is built on the idea that students should not just study problems, but attempt to solve them.

  • Outcome-Based Learning (OBE): Courses designed around what students can actually do with what they’ve learned
  • Active learning methods: Case studies, project-based learning, design thinking, simulations, and labs
  • Strong mentorship where faculty guide students in applying knowledge
  • Innovation cells, research clusters, and incubation support to address real challenges

Students are encouraged to experiment, fail, improve, and try again — an essential cycle for developing real problem-solving capacity.

Moving Beyond the Offer Letter

Yes, placements are still a priority at VGU. The university continues to maintain strong relationships with top recruiters and has seen a consistent record of successful placements across sectors.

But the real achievement is in preparing students who can contribute meaningfully from day one — because they’ve already been solving problems in college.

Whether it's improving agricultural productivity, addressing community health challenges, developing better financial tools, or designing inclusive systems — VGU students are challenged to look at the world not just as future employees, but as problem-solvers and creators.

Rethinking the Role of Education

At VGU, education doesn’t stop at employability. It’s about building character, capacity, and curiosity — the kind of qualities that lead to long-term success in life, not just work.

With:

  • Recognised academic standards
  • A progressive NEP-driven curriculum
  • A hands-on, student-first learning culture

VGU is creating graduates who are not just job-ready, but world-ready.

Because in the real world, jobs may come and go — but the ability to solve problems, think independently, and create value will always be in demand.

Author: Dr. Jagdish Kumar Arun (HOD, Pharmacy)

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