The IC3 Student Well-being Pulse Report reveals that nearly one in five students feels stressed about academic performance, and one in six worries about their future. These numbers reflect the weight of expectation. Many students work hard to meet standards set by others while carrying quiet self-doubt. Almost half say they sometimes feel they are not good enough. As per the report, among girls, the sense of comparison and inadequacy is even stronger. The result is a generation striving to do everything right, yet unsure of their own voice. Schools, therefore, cannot simply reward discipline and achievement: they must also nurture openness, empathy, and critical thinking, primarily the qualities that help children grow as individuals, not just as students.

A new study points to mounting pressure in schools and colleges nationwide as the key cause of student suicides, underscoring a deepening mental-health crisis among students

The IC3 Regional Conference, South Asia, will be held for school leaders, counsellors, and teachers, on January 23-24, 2026 at O.P. Jindal Global University. The theme is Looking Deeply – From Information to Insight. All schools and colleges can participate.

The IC3 Regional Conference, South Asia—the only Regional Conference being held in India this year—will take place on 23–24 January 2026 at O.P. Jindal Global University. Centered on the theme “Looking Deeply – From Information to Insight,” this first-of-its-kind residential experience offers educators a unique opportunity to reconnect.

From school infrastructure to digital learning and career readiness, does this budget pave the way for a brighter future? Let’s dive in.

The 10-year journey of IC3 and its connection with Mumbai .. How we are back to our home ground with ACE in Mumbai & linking the 1st RF Navi Mumbai