Report Finds 75% of Indian Higher Education Institutions Not Fully Industry-Ready

A TeamLease Edtech report finds nearly 75% of Indian higher education institutions lack full alignment with industry needs, with only 8.6% reporting complete curriculum integration. Placement rates remain low, with just 16.67% achieving 76-100% placements within six months. The study highlights limited industry engagement in teaching, scarce adoption of internships and certifications, and calls for mandatory curriculum co-creation with industry to improve employability outcomes nationwide.