Anybody who has passed out of the Indian educational system knows the various stereotypes attached to it and would agree with most of them. For example, our system often places high importance on marks, leading to a culture of memorization for exams. Students may prioritize memorizing facts to score well, sometimes at the expense of a deeper understanding of the subject.
Now this take can be regarded as controversial. However, people online have been sharing similar controversial opinions regarding academia. The conversation started when a user on X (formerly Twitter) @ShegunTweets posted this:
what academic opinion will have you like this? pic.twitter.com/4rUeD0ZbDF
— Shegun 🌪️🌟 (@ShegunTweets) January 24, 2024
This led to several people sharing their controversial takes on academia. While some said that you can actually pass an exam by studying the night before, others opined that your academic achievements will start to matter less and less after you’ve secured your first job. While there were some who said that one doesn’t need JEE coaching 2-3 years prior to the actual exam, others claimed that Humanities is as difficult as Science.
Have a look at some of the responses here:
when toppers say they didn't study they mean it. They just use common sense and bits and parts of what they heard in the class during the exams and score. But y'all just never trust them. https://t.co/M6v4kGQAGm
— adi ZOE DAY✨ (@adispotifykid) January 25, 2024
You can read the night before your exam and pass https://t.co/0mf0oF9Vfq
— Baby Chisom💕 (@chiiiiiisom) January 24, 2024
Your academic achievements are just relevant when you apply for your first job. After that, your work experience and ethics are more important.
So dont take it seriously and enjoy your academic journey. Develop soft skills more. https://t.co/jl8odhcjeL
— __sandrotorres (@__sandrotorres) January 26, 2024
You can be overly prepared for a test and stagger at the most simplest of questions https://t.co/NUiWjtUF8z
— RITCHIE'S CUTS (@richardezee) January 24, 2024
you don't need to attend coaching classes for JEE before 10th grade….2 years after the board exam are more than enough to prepare https://t.co/XdH3b9SyXF
— shreya¹ᴰ (@93KIWIXCALAMITY) January 25, 2024
Whoever said "marks doesn't matter" was in delusion , actually it does, in majority cases unless you are exceptionally talented https://t.co/XJG32AeLBa
— pri. (@highonnlife_) January 25, 2024
Everyone has the capacity to be a top student. You just have to figure out HOW you learn. If you can learn how you retain information, there’s nothing you can’t excel in. https://t.co/bVgVOQjCUc
— Aunty Chinny (@ChinnyOh) January 25, 2024
Passing without studying,and making fun of those who actually do and take their academics seriously,is not a flex. https://t.co/UFE5TpcaS2
— jiya (@jerry_berryyy) January 25, 2024
Indian educators on YouTube are responsible for most of the academic success and degrees in the world. https://t.co/W7C2AelR3u
— JaPrado. (@Dr_AustinOmondi) January 25, 2024
the reason school systems are failing everywhere is because they focus on achievement rather than learning https://t.co/Dd1gjlSIBJ
— miracle boy mashi 🍉 (@mfingsatori) January 25, 2024
If someone chose Arts, it's not because it's "easy" as it's not🤡
They simply have interest in that subject🫶🏻 https://t.co/qn3CsGozIn— P💌 | (Taylor's Version) (@hisfangirl_p) January 25, 2024
one exam once a year to test if someone is eligible is kind of unfair, draining, and misses out on loads of genuinely talented people who were just a bit unlucky on that one day https://t.co/k4AYfE7LVk
— leo valdez's long lost twin 🍉 (@c00chiesavior69) January 25, 2024
Humanities are just as hard, if not harder, than sciences. They are just much more difficult to assess so the standards are way lower & because of this, even people without basic reading comprehension can still pass. https://t.co/iJweJ1XcV7
— astrid💤⸆⸉ (@astrid_behr) January 25, 2024
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