Paradox of learning: How Indian higher education institutions produce unemployable graduates

 Despite India producing millions of graduates each year, a growing number remain unemployable as higher education struggles to align with industry needs. With outdated curricula, minimal internships, and limited skill-based training, colleges are producing degrees that fail to translate into workplace readiness. The gap threatens youth livelihoods, employer productivity, and the nation’s economic potential. Despite India producing millions of graduates each year, a growing number remain unemployable as higher education struggles to align with industry needs. With outdated curricula, minimal internships, and limited skill-based training, colleges are producing degrees that fail to translate into workplace readiness. The gap threatens youth livelihoods, employer productivity, and the nation’s economic potential.