Indian Graduates Lack Critical Skills: Only 42.6% Employable, Report Reveals

• A Mercer Mettl report, India’s Graduate Skill Index 2025, indicates only 42.6% of Indian graduates are employable, a drop from 44.3% in 2023, highlighting a capability gap over knowledge.
• Employers seek critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, which traditional education often fails to develop, leading to a 'confidence crisis' among students.
• Aadhi Dileep Kumar, Founder and CEO of De-Skoolit, states students struggle with ambiguity and decision-making without clear answers, despite academic success.
• De-Skoolit focuses on practical skills through real projects, presentations, and collaboration, moving away from rote memorization to foster independent thinking and problem-solving.
• The approach emphasizes regular presentations, teamwork, and assessment based on practical outputs like portfolios, preparing students for real-world challenges and fostering confidence.