Unemployment among graduates in India is significantly higher than the national average, with NITI Aayog highlighting weak job linkages of generic degrees like BA, B.Sc, and B.Com.
Over 90% of Indian graduates work in unrelated jobs
Aug 26, 2026
02:22 pm
What's the storyThe NITI Aayog has raised concerns about the high unemployment rate among graduates in India, which it says is much higher than the national average.
The think tank's report "Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat" highlights that over-reliance on generic degrees such as Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) is a major contributor to this issue.
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This article is authored by Achal Khanna, CEO, SHRM, APAC MENA.
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