EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 1H 30M
India’s Education System: Degrees vs Skills, Jobs & Industry Gap | Arpit Agrawal | FO496 Raj Shamani
from Raj Shamani's Figuring Out · host Raj Shamani
Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(03:00) - How much does a degree at JECRC cost?(05:21) - How long does it take for a person to get their degree’s worth?(11:27) - The role of a college(16:21) - Your ability to accept failure starts in college(19:56) - What are some things you can learn only in college?(26:52) - How much does a butler in a luxury hotel earn?(35:21) - Making you feel productive is the most dangerous thing a college can do(39:50) - Why shouldn’t people glorify words like “dropout”?(45:02) - Why do entrepreneurs advise people to work instead of getting a degree?(59:27) - Difference in salary between an IIT graduate and a JECRC graduate(1:04:29) - Are there big companies that don’t give you a job if you don’t have a degree?(1:14:52) - Can someone get work outside India without a degree?(1:17:00) - Is an alumni network important?(1:23:15) - How many JECRC graduates get a job?(1:24:06) - What’s the biggest problem with the Indian education system?(1:28:52) - BTS(1:29:37) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Arpit Agrawal, Vice Chairperson at JECRC, to talk about skills vs degree, college ROI, and how career decisions are actually made today.We discuss whether a ₹10 lakh degree is really worth it, how salaries vary from ₹3 lakh to ₹50 lakh, and why the ROI of education is not as simple as it seems. Arpit explains why skills alone don’t guarantee jobs, how college builds confidence and exposure, and why some careers still require formal education.The conversation also covers IITs, average salaries, industry expectations, and why companies still prefer degrees in many roles. He shares insights on networking, working abroad, and why the gap between institutions is slowly reducing.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Arpit Agrawal here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arpitjecrcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arpitjecrc/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(03:00) - How much does a degree at JECRC cost?(05:21) - How long does it take for a person to get their degree’s worth?(11:27) - The role of a college(16:21) - Your ability to accept failure starts in college(19:56) - What are some things you can learn only in college?(26:52) - How much does a butler in a luxury hotel earn?(35:21) - Making you feel productive is the most dangerous thing a college can do(39:50) - Why shouldn’t people glorify words like “dropout”?(45:02) - Why do entrepreneurs advise people to work instead of getting a degree?(59:27) - Difference in salary between an IIT graduate and a JECRC graduate(1:04:29) - Are there big companies that don’t give you a job if you don’t have a degree?(1:14:52) - Can someone get work outside India without a degree?(1:17:00) - Is an alumni network important?(1:23:15) - How many JECRC graduates get a job?(1:24:06) - What’s the biggest problem with the Indian education system?(1:28:52) - BTS(1:29:37) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Arpit Agrawal, Vice Chairperson at JECRC, to talk about skills vs degree, college ROI, and how career decisions are actually made today.We discuss whether a ₹10 lakh degree is really worth it, how salaries vary from ₹3 lakh to ₹50 lakh, and why the ROI of education is not as simple as it seems. Arpit explains why skills alone don’t guarantee jobs, how college builds confidence and exposure, and why some careers still require formal education.The conversation also covers IITs, average salaries, industry expectations, and why companies still prefer degrees in many roles. He shares insights on networking, working abroad, and why the gap between institutions is slowly reducing.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Arpit Agrawal here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arpitjecrcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arpitjecrc/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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