The EdTech Revolution: What's Next After the AI Boom?

Technological advancements have updated educational approaches and recruitment strategies, yet a considerable gap remains between what employers seek and what graduates offer.

- MR. SUMIT SHUKLA

Despite AI-driven educational tools, there were 150,000+ tech industry layoffs across 542 companies in 2024; job competition has intensified dramatically. Educational institutions must adjust their approaches, and EdTech innovations are important in this environment.

REALITY OF THE SKILLS GAP Despite India's enormous 600 million working-age population, employment readiness figures raise concerns. Research from Aspiring Minds shows 94% of engineering graduates lack job-readiness. Mercer Mettl's Graduate Skill Index 2025 reveals only 42.6% of Indian graduates meet employability requirements.

Technical proficiency alone proves insufficient nowadays. Companies increasingly value interpersonal capabilities, team-oriented attributes, and analytical reasoning faculties. Traditional education struggles to evolve alongside industry demands. This misalignment creates hindrance for both degree-holders expecting placement and businesses searching for qualified talent.

HOW EDTECH IS BRIDGING THE GAP EdTech market growth reflects this educational shift. Valued at $250.2 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $721.2 billion by 2033 (IMARC Group), the industry expands at 11.86% CAGR. Many higher education institutions now incorporate AI platforms offering skill assessments, industry certifications, and courses covering emerging fields like cybersecurity and cloud computing—practical skills often overlooked in traditional programs.

The standardized educational model is becoming obsolete. AI-powered platforms can evaluate individual strengths and weaknesses, creating customized learning pathways unique to each student. These technologies help learners assess their employability prospects in specific industries while suggesting targeted development opportunities.