The Death of the Degree: Why What You Can Do Matters More Than Where You Studied
The structural shift from credential-based to skill-based hiring — with data on how many Indian employers now cite demonstrated ability over degree institution.
What you’ll take away from this post
- Degree institution has fallen as a primary filter for 60%+ of Indian tech employers
- Demonstrated capability — verified via assessment — has replaced it
- This is good news for candidates from lesser-known colleges with real skills
- Verified skills are a permanent, portable asset — a degree is context-dependent
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