The Crisis of Empty Degrees in a Hungry Job Market By: Javid Amin Picture this: Aakash, a 23-year-old engineering graduate from a reputed college in Mumbai, spends months applying for jobs. He has a first-class degree, aced his exams, and even topped his class in theoretical subjects. Yet, he’s rejected repeatedly. Why? “You lack hands-on experience with cloud platforms,” one employer says. “Can you debug this code in Python?” asks another. Aakash’s story isn’t unique—it’s the reality for 15 lakh Indian engineers graduating annually, of whom 80% are unemployable in the tech sector, according to a 2024 Aspiring Minds…
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