97 pc Indian students want education that leads directly to careers: Study

new delhi: a new study by a london-based university has suggested that 97 per cent of indian students want education that leads directly to careers and believe employability, work experience and real-world skills are essential when choosing where to study overseas.the research, commissioned by city st george's, university of london, and conducted by arlington research, found that for indian prospective students, the value of higher education goes far beyond lectures and textbooks.according to the 'value of studying abroad' report, 97 per cent of indian prospective students say employability, work experience and real-world skills are essential when selecting an overseas study destination.“there is a powerful shift in what indian students now expect from international higher education and it goes far beyond classroom learning. indian learners were the most likely across all surveyed countries to value applied learning, technical skills and professional behaviours,” the report said.gemma kenyon, director of employability at city st george's, said indian students expect education to deliver not just knowledge but the skills, confidence and networks leading to real career success.globally, 56 per cent of students ranked employability among their top three decision-making factors, rising to 87 per cent when considering top priorities.among indian respondents, there was strong belief that course design must link learning directly to employment outcomes.inthe global survey of 3,000 respondents, including students and parents, indian students were the most likely to emphasise applied learning and job-readiness.while 60 per cent of respondents said applying technology in learning is essential, 56 per cent prioritised developing technical skills, and at least 56 per cent of indian students rated building professional behaviours as crucial.