Disha higher education exhibition draws large crowds in Malappuram

MALAPPURAM The Disha higher education exhibition being held at the MSP Parade Ground here drew large crowds of school students on its inaugural day on Monday (November 9). , but the rush and noise made it difficult for visitors to seek information on courses and career options in a calm atmosphere. Secondary and higher secondary students from schools across Malappuram and neighbouring districts arrived in groups, crowding the stalls.

The large groups moving between stalls left little room for visitors who wanted to stop, interact with representatives and learn about courses and careers. The exhibition was set up in an air-conditioned tent, but the narrow walkways and limited space between stalls could not accommodate the crowd. The noise generated by students gathered in groups also made conversations at the stalls difficult.

Some stalls offered little beyond printed information. The IIT Madras stall, for example, had notices about its online BS degree programmes but offered little information on other academic opportunities at the premier institution.