India, Jan. 15 -- Nearly 75% of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India are not aligned with industry needs, and only a quarter use live projects to train students, according to a new report released by TeamLease EdTech on Wednesday. Titled "From Degree Factories to Employability Hubs", the report is based on responses from 1,071 public, private and deemed universities, as well as autonomous and affiliated colleges across India.

The report calls for making industry-aligned curricula and certifications non-negotiable, while strengthening experiential learning through mandatory internships and live projects, urging institutions to move "decisively from degree factories to employability hubs."

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