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Master's Union secures university status to tackle India's employability crisis

Only 42.6% of Indian graduates are job-ready in 2024. Can Master's Union's bold move change the game? With a £122K top salary offer and global placements, it's redefining higher education.

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Master's Union secures university status to tackle India's employability crisis

Master's Union, a Gurugram-based higher education institution, has taken a major step toward becoming a full-fledged private university. The Haryana government issued a Letter of Intent (LOI) to grant it state private university status. This move comes as India faces persistent challenges in graduate employability, with only 42.6% of university graduates considered job-ready in 2024.

The institution currently offers undergraduate degrees through Delhi University's School of Open Learning while awarding its own diplomas for postgraduate courses. Founder Pratham Mittal stated the new status would strengthen practical learning, allowing students to work on real-world projects and industry research. The decision follows growing concerns over employability in India. Recent reports highlight a stark gap between education and job readiness. The Mercer-Mettl Index found just 42.6% of graduates employable in 2024, while the India Skills Report 2026 placed direct employability at 56%. Graduate unemployment has also surged, rising from 32% of unemployed youth in 2004 to 67% in 2023, according to Azim Premji University's State of Working India 2026.

Experts point to several causes: a lack of hands-on training and internships, a mismatch between skills and industry needs, and an oversupply of graduates—5 million enter the workforce annually, but only 2.8 million find jobs. Many employers still prioritise institutional reputation over practical abilities.

Master's Union has already shown strong placement results. In the latest season, students secured an average annual salary of INR 34.07 lakh (around £32,500), with the highest offer reaching INR 1.28 crore (approximately £122,000). The institution also arranged 30 overseas job offers, primarily in the US, Canada, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, averaging Rs 64 lakh per year (roughly £61,000).

The Haryana government is tightening regulations for private universities by amending the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006. New rules will require prior approval for courses and include provisions for dissolving non-compliant institutions. The Supreme Court has also raised concerns about oversight in the private university sector.

Master's Union plans a phased transition, ensuring all legal requirements are met. Its new campus in Gurugram is set to open by 2027, with later expansions adding research and incubation centres. Ankur Vohra, head of institutional partnerships, emphasised the need to bridge the gap between academia and industry, calling it a key part of India's employability challenge. The institution's shift to university status aims to enhance practical training and industry alignment. With strong placement records and a focus on applied learning, Master's Union seeks to address India's employability crisis. The first phase of its Gurugram campus is expected to launch by 2027, marking a new chapter in its growth.

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