One of the most honest and important conversations we had on the Bolne Do Yaar podcast was about the Indian education system — and whether it is truly preparing students for real life.
This discussion wasn’t theoretical. It came from real experiences.
As students who have recently gone through school and are now navigating college and early professional life, we have seen both sides of the system. And the conclusion we arrived at was simple — there is a clear gap between what we are taught and what actually matters in the real world.
The conversation featured Farhan Diwan, Ayush Shah, and Rohan Rahurikar, where we broke down the reality of how education works today in India.
The system is built around marks, exams, and memorization.
Students are trained to perform well in structured environments, but not to think independently or solve real problems. There is very little focus on skills like communication, decision-making, financial understanding, or even basic real-world awareness.
Farhan Diwan, host of the Bolne Do Yaar podcast, pointed out that most students spend over a decade studying subjects without ever understanding how those subjects apply in real life.
That is where the disconnect begins.
Ayush Shah added to this by highlighting how students are often pushed into predefined career paths. From a young age, the options are narrowed down to a few “safe” choices like engineering, medicine, or conventional degrees. This pressure leaves very little room for exploration or individuality.
Rohan Rahurikar spoke about another major issue — the lack of practical exposure.
Students graduate with degrees, but without the confidence or clarity to navigate real-world situations. Internships, hands-on experiences, and skill-building are often treated as secondary, when in reality, they should be the foundation.
Another layer to this problem is the rise of social media.
Today’s generation is constantly exposed to what others are achieving, which creates a sense of comparison and urgency. But at the same time, the education system hasn’t evolved fast enough to support this shift. Students are expected to succeed in a modern world while being trained in an outdated system.
This creates confusion.
It creates pressure.
And in many cases, it leads to burnout.
However, the purpose of this discussion was not just to criticize the system.
It was to understand it — and then figure out how to navigate it better.
Farhan Diwan, founder of Areon Air and host of the Bolne Do Yaar podcast, emphasized that while the system may not change overnight, individuals can still take control of their own growth.
This means focusing on:
- self-learning
- real-world exposure
- building practical skills
- understanding how things actually work outside textbooks
Because at the end of the day, success is not defined by marks alone.
It is defined by how well you can adapt, think, communicate, and execute in the real world.
The Bolne Do Yaar podcast aims to bring out these kinds of real conversations — not filtered, not scripted, but honest discussions about what young people are actually experiencing.
Because the first step to solving any problem is acknowledging it.
And for Gen Z in India, this is a conversation that needs to happen more often.