Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- Kashmir's universities are beginning to confront a problem they helped create: an education system that can produce graduates faster than the economy can absorb them.

For years, campuses have relied heavily on theoretical syllabi, inherited theorems and credential-focused learning while the job market moved toward skills, technology, entrepreneurship and applied knowledge.

The resulting mismatch has fed educated unemployment and contributed to falling interest in some academic programs.

A visible change is now taking place. University of Kashmir has increasingly highlighted startup culture, skill-based education and programs that connect students with practical opportunities. Islamic University of Science and Techn...