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  • A student working through practice problems at a desk
    PedagogyBy Rahul Kushwaha

    Why 90% mastery is the new passing grade

    Scraping by with a 40% doesn't work in the real world. Discover why PathEd enforces a strict 90% mastery threshold before unlocking new skills.

  • Engineers planning a project on a whiteboard
    IndustryBy Rahul Kushwaha

    The end of syllabus misalignment in B.Tech

    University syllabi are organised by academic discipline, not by industry job roles. Here is how we are mapping degrees directly to career outcomes.

  • A dashboard of performance charts on a laptop screen
    MetricsBy Rahul Kushwaha

    How CRI is replacing the traditional CGPA

    Beyond exam scores, there is no reliable metric to measure actual readiness. Enter the Career Readiness Index — a holistic 0–100 score.

  • A developer tracing a system diagram on a monitor
    ArchitectureBy Rahul Kushwaha

    Understanding career fusion logic

    Changing your target career midway shouldn't mean starting over. Learn how our fusion logic maps previously mastered skills to new paths.

  • A student reviewing handwritten notes beside a laptop
    RetentionBy Rahul Kushwaha

    The importance of learning memory in engineering

    Skills mastered in one semester are often forgotten. PathEd creates a persistent, chronological record of your academic life.

  • A lecturer walking a class through a career roadmap
    VisionBy Rahul Kushwaha

    Building a career-centric degree from day one

    Meaningful career planning is often postponed until the final year. We are shifting preparation to day one of your B.Tech journey.

  • A mentor giving feedback to a student over a shared screen
    FeedbackBy Rahul Kushwaha

    Why continuous feedback loops beat final exams

    An exam at the end of a semester tells you what you failed to learn. A continuous feedback loop tells you what to fix right now.

  • A hiring panel reviewing candidate profiles around a table
    HiringBy Rahul Kushwaha

    The problem with proxy metrics in tech hiring

    Why are companies still using university pedigree as a proxy for coding skill? We explore the data behind a merit-first approach.

  • A team celebrating a milestone in an open-plan office
    ProductBy Rahul Kushwaha

    Gamification vs. true progress

    Leaderboards are fun, but getting a job is better. How we balance engagement with rigorous, employable skill building.

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