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India’s Graduate Skill Index 2023

A comprehensive report that evaluates the current state of employability of graduates for top in-demand job roles and skills.

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Type: Report

Use case: Workforce planning, and skill development insights

Target audience: Employers, educators, policymakers

Did you
know?

Skills such as Core Java and SQL are expected to decline in the coming years while cognitive skills are gaining prominence in the workplace.

Key takeaways

A framework for assessing skills in the context of emerging AI advancements

The employability readiness of Indian graduates for the most sought-after job roles and skills

Practical recommendations for businesses and educational institutions to build a future-ready workforce

What’s inside

An overview

Mercer | Mettl analyzed the data from 2500+ campuses in India and assessed 440K+ learners’ campuses across 30+ states and union territories in India to dive deeper into how the talent landscape of young India is transforming and impacting their employability.

What you will learn

Along with key data insights on employability of Indian graduates, the report offers recommendations to help organizations and academia equip themselves with strategies to bridge the skills gap and enhance workforce readiness.

Sneak Peek

The report offers vital insights for industry and academia to collaborate on upskilling and nurturing talent. It emphasizes the need for aligned curricula, continuous learning initiatives, and a focus on emerging skills to ensure graduates are workforce ready. By leveraging these insights, both sectors can create a competent talent pipeline for the evolving job market.

Key findings from the report:

  • 45% of Indian graduates are overall employable to join the workforce in 2023
  • 48% of graduates applying for AI&/ML roles are job-ready
  • 37% are employable for sales and business development roles
  • 57% of learners in Tier 3 colleges are employable in critical thinking skills

Written by

Niyaatii Swami is General Manager: Product and Solutions Marketing at Mercer | Mettl. She specializes in Product Marketing, Go-to-market strategies and strategic communications. She has worked in the HR solutions space for the most part of her career and has build a thorough understanding of the industry.

- Niyaatii Swami

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