NIT Graduate Highlights Limited Use of Degree in Job, Emphasizes Skills and Upskilling
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NIT Graduate Highlights Limited Use of Degree in Job, Emphasizes Skills and Upskilling

Manvi, a chemical engineering graduate from NIT, shared on Instagram that her current job uses only a small portion of her academic knowledge, emphasizing that her degree mainly served as an entry ticket. She noted that many peers work outside their fields of study and highlighted communication skills, continuous upskilling, and self-learning as key to career growth. Her reflections sparked widespread discussion on the gap between formal education and practical workplace demands.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
61%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present a personal perspective from a graduate discussing education and employment without explicit political framing. Coverage focuses on the broader debate about the relevance of formal degrees versus practical skills, reflecting viewpoints common in education and labor market discussions rather than partisan politics. Sources maintain a neutral tone, emphasizing individual experience and systemic observations.

Sentiment — Neutral (61/100)

The overall sentiment is mixed but constructive, combining a critical view of the limited applicability of academic knowledge in professional roles with a positive emphasis on communication and upskilling. The tone is reflective and pragmatic, encouraging students to develop additional skills alongside formal education without dismissing the value of degrees.

How 4 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18'My Job Uses Just 3 Of My Degree': NIT Graduate's Viral Video Sparks Massive Debate On Whether Degrees Still MatterCenterNeutral
economictimesCollege degree or just an 'entry ticket'? Engineer explains the reality of education beyond classrooms. 3 career skills that can helpCenterPositive
economictimesCollege degrees: NIT engineer says job uses just 3 of degree, viral video sparks debate on skills vs educationCenterNeutral
hindustantimesNIT graduate says corporate job uses just '3 ' of her degree: 'It's only an entry ticket'CenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 17 Apr, 09:43 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes17 Apr, 09:43 am
    NIT graduate says corporate job uses just '3 ' of her degree: 'It's only an entry ticket'
  2. 2
    economictimes17 Apr, 04:43 pm
    College degrees: NIT engineer says job uses just 3 of degree, viral video sparks debate on skills vs education
  3. 3
    economictimes17 Apr, 05:23 pm
    College degree or just an 'entry ticket'? Engineer explains the reality of education beyond classrooms. 3 career skills that can help
  4. 4
    news1818 Apr, 07:00 am
    'My Job Uses Just 3 Of My Degree': NIT Graduate's Viral Video Sparks Massive Debate On Whether Degrees Still Matter

Lens Score breakdown

28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Manvi, India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
18 Apr 2026
Key entities
Chemical engineeringInstagramThermodynamicsMechanicsInternetNational Invitation TournamentManviChemical kineticsCommunicationIndiaAcademic degreeEngineer