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flag India’s youth face high unemployment despite rising education, with nearly 40% of 15-25-year-olds jobless, according to a 2026 report.

flag India’s youth face a persistent jobs crisis despite rising education levels, with nearly 40% of 15- to 25-year-olds and 20% of 25- to 29-year-olds unemployed, according to Azim Premji University’s 2026 report. flag While tertiary enrollment reached 28% and gender and caste disparities in employment have declined, job creation has not kept pace, especially in formal sectors. flag Graduate unemployment remains high, with only a small share securing stable, salaried jobs. flag Economic pressures have reduced male enrollment, and regional disparities, faculty shortages, and unequal access to professional courses persist. flag With India’s working-age population set to peak and then decline after 2030, urgent action is needed to align employment growth with the aspirations of a large, educated youth cohort.

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