39% engineers earn below 7 LPA, 30% MBA graduates below 10 LPA: Is India’s engineering dream turning into a house of cards?
TOI Education / May 23, 2026, 17:10 (IST)
India’s long-celebrated engineering and MBA dream is facing a harsh reality check. A new report showing many graduates earning far below expected salary levels raises uncomfortable questions about the true value of professional degrees today. The story explores how aspirations, parental sacrifices, coaching culture, and changing hiring trends have reshaped the emotional and economic meaning of success for young Indians.