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Graduate Unemployment in India: Structural Determinants, Labour-Market Inequalities, and Policy Implications (2011–2023)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper examines the structural drivers of graduate unemployment in India between 2011 and 2023. Using secondary data and state-level indicators, it analyses how skill mismatches, labour-market segmentation, demographic pressures, and unequal access to opportunities influence employment outcomes for young graduates. The study highlights persistent regional and gender disparities and the widening gap between higher-education expansion and job creation. The findings show that graduate unemployment in India is a structural challenge rather than a cyclical one, shaped by long-term policy and market rigidities. The paper concludes with targeted recommendations to strengthen employability, improve skill alignment, and address labour-market inequalities.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17826684

Author: Chaturvedi, Vamakshi

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education and Employability

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7109048207

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