India, July 1 -- Skill-based education v/s Traditional degrees

Value of a qualification is ultimately determined by the range of opportunities it grants students

For years, students were told that a degree was the safest route to career security. That assumption no longer carries the same certainty. The debate has gained urgency because the job market has changed faster than most academic systems have been able to adapt.

Automation, digital transformation and international competition are reshaping various sectors of business. However, students continue to graduate from programmes built on structures that cannot keep pace with the demands of contemporary employment. As a result, employability and competence remain misaligned.

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