Online degrees in India are not getting equal respect from employers. A new report shows only 18% of recruiters think online degrees are as good as regular degrees. This is a problem as more students are taking online courses.
Chennai, 13 Sep 2025
Online degrees in India are not getting equal respect from employers. A new report shows only 18% of recruiters think online degrees are as good as regular degrees. This is a problem as more students are taking online courses.
Big gap between education and jobs
The government wants more online learning, but many companies still prefer regular degrees. A survey found 72% of job ads ask for regular degrees only. People with online degrees also get paid less, about 15-20% less than those with regular degrees. Some jobs like IT are more open to online degrees, but banks and government jobs are not. The government wants more online learning, but many companies still prefer regular degrees. A survey found 72% of job ads ask for regular degrees only. People with online degrees also get paid less, about 15-20% less than those with regular degrees. Some jobs like IT are more open to online degrees, but banks and government jobs are not. The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world of cinema…
Concerns about cheating and skills
Employers worry about cheating in online exams. A study found 41% of online students admitted to cheating. They also think online students miss out on important skills like teamwork. Many parents also do not trust online degrees. Only 12% of big companies have changed their rules to accept online degrees. Many colleges also lack good internet for online classes. Employers worry about cheating in online exams. A study found 41% of online students admitted to cheating. They also think online students miss out on important skills like teamwork. Many parents also do not trust online degrees. Only 12% of big companies have changed their rules to accept online degrees. Many colleges also lack good internet for online classes. The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world…
What matters most is not where a student studied, but what they can do.
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Updated 14 Sep 2025, 18:42 IST; source: link
