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    Points:5

    Are we going to face an issue of overeducation

    The floodgates opened in the education sector in the last few years. Paradigm changes are occurring or have happened in that realm.
    Open schooling and distance education took a different form and gained acceptability and popularity and even became the mainstay for education during the COVID lockout times and did not lose even after that.
    The NEP2020 also envisaged revolutionary and disruptive changes in the educational sector in this country. The chances now are of pursuing two degree courses simultaneously, a variety of streams and combinations of subjects, Integrated courses, dissolution of rigid boundaries of arts and science streams, etc. The status now is imagine something, and it is available or soon available.
    People not only pursue various courses along with their careers not just for their career prospects, but for their own satisfaction and achievements. Even after retirement
    senior citizens join various educational courses at the institutions or online.

    So I reasonably envisage a future decade with a large number of double graduates, double postgraduates and multi degree people, and even multi-doctorate people. Just as the world is undergoing an over information issue, we may also face an issue of overeducation.

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  • #775401

    Points:4
    There is no over education prevails according to me. Over education or under education are all according to the situation only. For a clerical post in an organization applicant with post graduation is considered as over qualification. Similarly there are certain prescribed qualification for specific posts and for that posts the prescribed qualification is sufficient and in such cases only the issue of over or under qualifications is raised.
    There are people elevates their qualifications more and more according to their interest only and if they did so for the employment sake it is called over qualified. I have a Advocate friend in Vijayawada who possess three MA degree after his name.

  • #775404

    Points:4
    Some people are going for 2 or 3 degrees and multiple courses because they want to make a good career by switching from here to there. This is primarily happening because jobs are less and qualified people are more.
    Today we are having a lot of specialisations in various fields. Every area has sub areas and then special courses. It is obvious that there will be a lot of choice for the students to learn and acquire multiple certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
    In a sense this is a case of over education only.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #775415

    Points:5 (₹ 5)
    There is no over education concept I feel. It may be an over qualification for a particular position. When employment opportunities are very less people having higher qualification may try for jobs that require lesser qualification. A PG opting for a clerk post in banks we are seeing for many days. These days many PhDs are opting for the posts where only PG is sufficient. They are over qualified. Some organizations never concerned over qualified candidates for lower grade jobs.
    My sister did three MAs. MA Hindi, MA Sanskrit and MA Telugu. She did all these degrees out of her interest. Can we say she is over educated. Education is a passion and some people will be getting education even after retirement and they appear for examinations.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #775480

    Points:2
    This post reminds me of one Mr.Shrikant Jickar to hold most qualified individual with 20 degrees and IAS listed in Limca Book of Records also IPS and later became politician too but passed away at an early age.
    shasthranaam Ganitham moordhanisthitham

  • #775482

    Points:5
    Many people have interests in many subjects, but due to career and because of various other reasons, they could not pursue their academic interests during their student days.
    Some other may find some subjects very interesting and they study these subjects at a mature age.

    One of my school-day friends (whom we, his classmates and the teacher considered and still consider exceptionally brilliant) had interest in French history, literature, culture and art. He could not pursue his interest at that time, instead, he has become a computer engineer (scientist?) after completing M.Tech. from Kanpur IIT. Now, after crossing 55, settling his only son (who is becoming a doctor from an AIIMS), he has resumed his study of French language, literature and culture.

    Four or five years before, I read an article on the division/partition of Korea. I found this article very interesting. I wanted to learn more about Korea. So, I completed two MOOC courses on Korean politics & the partition of the undivided Korea into North and South Korea and about Korean history and culture.

    Thanks to advancement in technology, many people can pursue studies in their areas of interest in various ways. This has nothing to do with 'over-education'. This is not to show off.

    They like it, so they do it.
    Kabhi un mad-bhari ankhon se piya tha ek jaam, aajtak hosh nehi, hosh nehi, hosh nehi—Jigar Moradabadi ("Once I drank a cup from those drunken eyes; till now I haven't regained my senses!")

  • #775486

    Points:5 (₹ 3)
    Over education might offer a chance of satisfaction to the aspiring candidates in the sense that they are extremely qualified in the multiple areas. In the same subjects say in Physics, there are different branches such as Mechanics, Electricity, Nuclear Physics, Electronics, Light etc and again there is the elaborate studies of each chapter. More the aspirants penetrate to such areas, more they would discover strange secrets not known earlier.
    Very often they might confuse whether they are reading Physics or Mathematics or some new stuff because at the higher levels they would notice the amalgamation of the contents in such a manner that the same chapters are being dealt in two or multiple subjects.
    In that sense, the aspirants might feel stimulated with the higher domain of knowledge but in the job market, the employer would see how the aspirants can match their expectations regardless of their over qualifications.
    Hence the candidates should definitely resort to realistic paths at least in the present time to gain the best from their acquired knowledge by way of getting matching jobs to realise their dreams.

  • #775489

    Points:5
    Overeducation" refers to a situation where individuals have more education (typically in terms of degrees and qualifications) than what is required for the job they are currently in. This can happen for several reasons.

    Some individuals pursue higher education because they aspire to learn more or are passionate about a particular field, not solely for job prospects. Often, the job market and education system don't align perfectly. This results in some individuals having more education than what their current job demands. As industries evolve, some jobs may require different skills than what was originally anticipated when individuals chose their educational path. In some cases, individuals may not find job opportunities in their field of study and end up in jobs that require a lower level of education.

    In a global job market, competition for highly skilled positions can be fierce. Overeducation can be a strategy to make individuals more competitive. Limited job opportunities in a specific region or economic conditions can force individuals to take jobs that don't match their educational qualifications.

    While overeducation can lead to underemployment and dissatisfaction for some, others may find it advantageous in adapting to changing work environments or pursuing personal growth.
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  • #775490

    Points:4
    The education landscape is indeed evolving rapidly, with diverse opportunities for learning. However, whether we'll face an issue of "overeducation" is a matter of perspective. The pursuit of multiple degrees and lifelong learning can be seen as an asset, offering flexibility and skill diversification. It's essential to match one's educational pursuits with personal and career goals to ensure that the investment in education is meaningful. The value of education often lies not just in the number of degrees but in the knowledge and skills acquired and how effectively they are applied.

  • #775493

    Points:4
    Sarojah Madam, in her response (#775480), has mentioned Dr. Shrikant Ramchandra Jichkar, an extra-orinary brilliant person. He was simply addicted to studying and acquiring knowledge. He left IPS asnd IAS only to study! His name is mentioned in the Limca Book of Records.

    He joined Indian National Congress and became an M.P. But he was not given due importance even in his own party. But, he used to ask searching Parliament questions on different issues. I vividly remember that even top officers of the Ministry had to brainstorm a lot to answer questions asked by Dr. Jichkar.

    His untimely death in 2004 due to a road accident is an irreparable loss for the Indians.
    Kabhi un mad-bhari ankhon se piya tha ek jaam, aajtak hosh nehi, hosh nehi, hosh nehi—Jigar Moradabadi ("Once I drank a cup from those drunken eyes; till now I haven't regained my senses!")

  • #775503

    Points:4
    There are some posts where people having higher qualification will not be consider for a junior position. Many organizations ask for Post Graduation in Chemistry for a Chemist post. But I used to apply for those posts after completing my PhD. Some organization never called me for an interview also. They regret saying that they are not considering people with higher qualification. Like this sometimes people having higher qualification may not be considered for junior positions. I also felt sometimes that my PhD has become an obstacle for me. But after starting my career I understood how my PhD helped me in career progress.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #775533

    Points:1
    Having read the above response posts, I understand that most members feel we cannot say more degrees as overeducation, but just over-qualification. I am convinced to yield to that take.
    As learning ,knowledge and real education are not same as having more degrees, I concede that we cannot say somebody is over educated as there is no threshold limit for real education, but there can be some compartmental thresholds for qualifications on varied contexts.

    Hence we may be facing a situation of overqualification- which can lead to some under valuation of its utility.


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