India Skills Report 2026: Employability Rises to 56.35%

Current Context: India Skills Report 2026 (13th edition) released in Nov 2025 by ETS (Educational Testing Service), CII (Confederation of Indian Industry), AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), AIU (Association of Indian Universities), and Taggd.

• Survey covered 1.03 lakh students across 20 states, 3 Union Territories (UTs), 7 industries, plus 1,000+ employers.
• Employability rose to 56.35% (from 54.81% in 2025), showing steady improvement.
• Women (54%) surpassed men (51.5%) in employability for the first time in 5 years.
• Top states: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka; Top sectors: Technology, BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance), Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Healthcare.
• Education streams: MBAs (Master of Business Administration) and B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) graduates dominate employable talent pools.
• Growth driven by AI (Artificial Intelligence) adoption, digital fluency, hybrid work, and global workforce mobility.

Question:

Q.1 What was India’s employability rate according to the India Skills Report 2026?
a) 48.2%
b) 52.1%
c) 54.81%
d) 56.35%

Answer: d) Employability improved to 56.35%, rising from 54.81% in the previous year.