Patrocinado

Merit in the shadows: As degrees lose their lustre, why are skills not enough without a city pin code?

In today’s skill-first job market, degrees have lost their dominance—but access hasn't caught up. While students from Tier 1 cities thrive with structured guidance, mentorship, and early exposure, their equally capable Tier 2 and 3 counterparts remain sidelined by systemic gaps. The employability crisis in India is not about talent scarcity, but a deep-rooted infrastructure divide.