Mehar Saluja

The NEET paper leak controversy was never just about one leaked exam. It exposed something much deeper inside India’s education system: the growing collapse of trust in merit, fairness, and competitive exams themselves. In a culture where millions of teenagers sacrifice years of their lives for a single test, even the possibility of corruption feels emotionally devastating.

For a growing number of Indian teenagers, studying abroad after high school has become more than just an academic decision — it feels like an entirely different life path. But most students are still deeply confused about how the process actually works. From grades, extracurriculars, and research to SATs, APs, essays, and summer programs, this is a realistic guide to building an international college profile as an Indian high school student.

Western classical music can feel intimidating at first, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right starting points and a simple way of listening, it becomes less about understanding and more about experiencing something new.

"Don't worry, Mom, I'm with the boys. We're just going for the JEE exam. What could go wrong?" Famous last words. In 2026, being 18...

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