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      Reimagining education for a future workforce

      India’s education sector is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by the growing focus on human capital development, employability and alignment with industry needs. As the country advances towards its Viksit Bharat ambitions, education is increasingly being positioned as a core enabler of economic growth - shifting from traditional learning models to outcome-led, skills-driven and employment-oriented systems. The emphasis is moving beyond access and enrolment to building capabilities that translate into meaningful employment pathways across sectors.

      At the same time, the sector is being reshaped by digital adoption, AI integration and evolving institutional frameworks. Technology enables more personalised learning, improved access and better administrative efficiency, while also introducing new challenges around privacy, equity and governance. Alongside this, evolving benchmarks such as the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) are strengthening focus on research, outcomes, inclusivity and global competitiveness - driving institutions towards higher standards of performance and accountability.

      The Education and Skills Development practice at KPMG in India comprises a strong team of specialised professionals that deliver forward-looking consulting services across the spectrum such as K-12 education including early childhood education, skills development, higher education, education technology, and supplementary education sectors.

      • Shift towards employability and outcome-led education

        Education is increasingly aligned with job roles, industry needs and employment pathways, moving beyond degree-led models to skill and outcome-based systems

      • Human capital development as a national priority

        Building a future-ready workforce through holistic education, skilling and continuous learning is central to India’s long-term growth

      • Integration of AI and digital technologies

        AI is enabling personalised learning, adaptive content and operational efficiency, while requiring balanced regulation around privacy, bias and inclusivity

      • Evolution of institutional frameworks and rankings

        Frameworks such as NIRF strengthen the focus on teaching quality, research output, graduation outcomes, inclusivity and perception, and driving institutional competitiveness

      • Focus on foundational learning and lifelong skills

        Strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), along with continuous teacher development and experiential learning, is becoming critical to long-term outcomes

      • Industry–academia alignment and skill ecosystems

        Greater integration between education, skilling and industry demand is enabling more relevant curricula and stronger employment outcomes

      • Research, innovation and global competitiveness

        Indian institutions are increasingly investing in research, innovation and global collaborations, improving their global standing and competitiveness

      National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 Category specific analysis

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      National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 Category specific analysis

      How can KPMG in India help?

      Our competencies are sharply focused along client issues in the skills and education space. We offer

      • Large scale programme management
      • Labour Market Information (LMIS) and Business Purpose Re-engineering (BPR) advisory etc
      • Ranking and accreditation assistance
      • Funding, structuring and consulting services across process, people, technology and implementation
      • Strategy development and implementation consulting
      • Institutional capacity building
      • Impact assessments and evaluations
      • Public Private Partnership advisory
      • Digital learning transformation advisory
      • Policy and regulatory advisory
      • Enhancement solutions
      • Programme design and management
      • Market entry and admissions growth plans

      Why select KPMG in India?

      Our team has delivered multiple engagements in the past decade, catering to a wide range of clients, from the central and state governments, regulators, public institutions, private educational institutions, corporates, not-for profit organisations and ed-tech players – including some unicorns.

      We work closely with bilateral and multi-lateral donors, international financial institutions (IFIs), foundations and in the space of corporate social responsibility for corporates across policy definition, planning, designing and delivering specific schemes, monitoring and evaluations, impact assessment etc. Our approach considers the environmental and social governance norms to deliver innovative and sustainable services.

      We are part of KPMG Connected Enterprise for Higher Education and a key member of the KPMG Global Steering Committee for Education and Skill Development. Our India team has worked on-the-ground across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan – apart from India. We have successfully collaborated with the U.K., U.S., Canada and Australian member firms of KPMG International to jointly deliver global engagements as well. 

      Why KPMG in India

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      Driving growth with Education and Skills Development

      Narayanan Ramaswamy
      Narayanan Ramaswamy

      National Leader - Education and Skill Development, Government and Public Services

      KPMG in India

      The human capital of India is shaped through our education and skilling institutions; Union Budget 2026 could provide the much-needed impetus for it. Research, innovation and asset creating should take centre stage in our higher education (HE) institutions. Funding for HE institutions – especially run by private sectors – new as well as expansion of existing institutions – need to have easier and cheaper access to funds. We should treat this an investment like in the case of Infrastructure.

      Narayanan Ramaswamy
      Narayanan Ramaswamy

      National Leader - Education and Skill Development, Government and Public Services

      KPMG in India

      India stands at a critical inflection point. With the largest youth population and a rapidly growing digital ecosystem, it is uniquely positioned to lead the global workforce transformation. But seizing this opportunity requires a bold redesign of our skilling ecosystem grounded in agility, inclusion, and global relevance. India has the scale, talent, and digital infrastructure to lead not follow the global workforce transformation.

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      National Leader - Education and Skill Development, Government and Public Services

      KPMG in India

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