Digital badges are becoming an increasingly popular way to showcase skills and learning achievements. They give students and professionals the chance to demonstrate practical competencies beyond traditional degrees, highlights Prof Jaiswal. “Earned through courses, workshops, or conferences, these badges can be shared on platforms like LinkedIn, helping learners gain recognition and visibility across the globe,” he said. Other Big Changes Coming to Education in 2026 * Entrepreneurship, innovation, and patent-driven research will continue to accelerate * Relationship between industry and academia will change towards shared ownership instead of occasional involvement * Growth of dual and multiple degree programmes.
