Sanyal is a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council
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Moneycontrol31-12-2025, 09:46

PM Advisor Sanyal: UPSC 'Waste of Time', AI Reshapes Education

  • Sanjeev Sanyal, PM's economic advisor, calls UPSC exams for job stability a 'waste of time'.
  • He argues traditional curriculum and test-centric education are losing relevance due to AI and rapid technological changes.
  • Sanyal states AI is superior at delivering cutting-edge knowledge, making static university models outdated.
  • He suggests people should start working at 18 and pursue degrees alongside jobs, citing Sridhar Vembu and Elon Musk.
  • The economist highlights a collapse between the idea of skilling and tertiary education, urging a re-evaluation of learning systems.

Why It Matters: Sanjeev Sanyal advocates for a radical shift in education, questioning UPSC and promoting AI-driven, work-integrated learning.

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