India Skills Report 2025: Kerala Ranked Among Top States for Employability in India
Analysis:
- Overall Employability:
- Kerala maintains a strong employability rate of 71%, ranking 5th nationally after Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
- The state is recognized among the top preferred states for employment, alongside Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Youth Employability:
- Age 22–25: 87.47% employability, among the highest in the country.
- Age 26–29: 68.82% employability, ranking the highest among experienced professionals.
- Female employability ranks 3rd, reflecting strong workplace inclusivity and opportunities for women.
- Internship Preferences:
- Kerala is highly preferred for internships, with 96.05% of surveyed respondents expressing interest.
- Skill Proficiency:
- English proficiency: 59.72%
- Numerical aptitude: 58.90%
- Digital skills: 37.34%, indicating readiness for technology-driven job markets.
- The state’s skill development is strengthened by initiatives like the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Kerala.
- Survey Coverage:
- The findings are based on a Global Employability Test conducted on 6.50 lakh youths across India, by Wheebox in collaboration with AICTE, CII, and AIU.
Static/Background Part:
- State: Kerala
- Overall Employability Rank: 5th
- Youth (22–25) Employability: 87.47%
- Experienced Professionals (26–29) Employability: 68.82%
- Female Employability Rank: 3rd
- Internship Preference: 96.05%
- Skill Strengths: English, Numerical Aptitude, Digital Skills
- Study Partner: Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Kerala
- Survey Size: 6.50 lakh youths
Updated - 10 Dec 2024; 08:07 PM | The Hindu Source