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26 May 2023 14:56

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Why minimum age is prescribed for various courses?

We all know that the central government and the state government will fix the minimum age and maximum age limits for students in various classes. Probably I feel that based on the maturity levels required for understanding the subjects that are being taught in a particular course, they may be fixing these limits.

But some students may be academically bright and they can even do better at a lesser age also, I believe. In 2019, the Madras High Court impressed upon the need to reconsider the fixation of 17 years as the minimum age for admission into medical, dental, nursing and other courses in the Centre and State governments.

I solicit the views of other members of ISC on this issue.

#773304

26 May 2023 17:09

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The author has highlighted a very interesting topic regarding the consideration of the minimum age for the different courses in the medical and allied streams where the threshold age of 17 is considered as the right age for admission.Fixation of age is definitely decided considering the capacity of grasping for the course which the aspirants would like to pursue. However, we have seen the candidates graduating such medical courses much earlier than the ages prescribed now. In the British time, there are instances that some students took admission at the age of 16 in medical course and secured the degree successfully but unfortunately she could not serve the patients due to her poor health. She is known as Anandi Joshi. It was the encouragement of her husband to go ahead for the medical course and completed the same successfully.

#773307

26 May 2023 21:47

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Traditionally a child of age around 4 to 6 years old is admitted in class 1 and by the time he passes his class 12 his age becomes 17+ years. So that is one benchmark that most of the states or central government follow in our country.
Some students might be exceptional in their studies but age criteria will not be changed for them. Generally, eligibility rules are made based on the average observations and the same thing is being done in this case also.

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#773311

26 May 2023 22:04

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The prescription of a minimum age requirement for various courses, such as admission into medical, dental, nursing, and other programs, by the Centre and State governments, serves several important purposes:

Maturity and Readiness: Certain courses, especially in the healthcare field, require a high level of responsibility, critical decision-making, and emotional maturity.

Legal and Ethical Considerations: Minimum age requirements help align educational programs with legal and ethical standards. They ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing the specific field, such as patient safety, privacy, and consent. For instance, medical and nursing professions involve dealing with sensitive information and making ethical judgments, necessitating a certain level of maturity and understanding.

Academic Preparedness: Minimum age requirements often correlate with the educational background and academic preparedness required for a particular course. They ensure that students have completed the necessary foundational education, possess the requisite knowledge and skills, and are academically prepared to pursue the course successfully.

Career Planning and Stability: Establishing a minimum age criterion allows students to plan their educational journey and make informed decisions about their career paths.

Safety and Well-being: Certain courses, such as medical and dental programs, involve physical demands and exposure to potential risks.

In summary, the prescription of minimum age requirements for various courses in the Centre and State governments serves to ensure the maturity, legal compliance, academic readiness, and overall well-being of students pursuing specific fields of study. It helps maintain educational standards, professional ethics, and the safety of both students and the communities they will serve.

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#773317

27 May 2023 10:49

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According to gynecologists the carrying mothers should talk to the child in the womb itself smoothly so as to encourage the child in the womb. It is the mother and father used to talk with children friendly so as to make freeness in the minds of children by removing fear on anything. Many parents do not allow their child to others to have even for a while by saying 'he/she wont come to others', this will make slow in the child when growing to move with others.
Similarly there is some age level to understand anything. We cannot teach about the pregnancy to the girl child till the age of puberty attains.
Many parents dump their children in the play schools, nursery schools even before they came to the understand what is what. Only in some cases this idea is working out well as it makes the children bright further and further.
So that the minimum age is prescribed for anything.

#773321

27 May 2023 11:50

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The minimum age requirement for various courses serves multiple purposes. Firstly, it ensures that students possess a certain level of maturity and readiness to handle the academic workload and responsibilities associated with the course. Secondly, it allows individuals to gain sufficient life experience and exposure before committing to a specific field of study. Additionally, the minimum age requirement helps prevent the potential exploitation of younger individuals who may not have the necessary understanding or decision-making capabilities. It also ensures that students have completed the basic education required as a foundation for advanced studies. Overall, these age restrictions aim to safeguard the interests of both students and educational institutions, promoting a conducive learning environment.

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Why minimum age is prescribed for various courses?

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