You must have often heard, “If you want a good job, good education is a must” but when the time comes to do a job, you also hear that “Whatever I studied in college is not useful in real life”. Why does this happen?

This college education and corporate skill gap was understood by Sumit Shukla of Noida, who has himself gone through this problem. In 2016, he started Scholars Merit startup, which works to make students industry-ready. Today this startup has made thousands of students from 100+ colleges job-ready.

Reality of college education and job – where is the gap?

Many students complete B.Tech, MBA, BBA, and other professional courses, but when they enter the job market, they realize that:

Their theoretical knowledge is strong, but practical skills are weak.

Cracking an interview is a different skill that is not taught in college.

There is no experience of resume writing, corporate communication, and professional networking.

Companies do not consider freshers to be “job-ready” and prefer experienced candidates.

Scholars Merit is becoming the solution to this problem!

What does Scholars Merit do?

This startup increases the placement chances of college students and fresh graduates by providing them industry-specific training. Scholars Merit’s mission is to bridge the gap between education and employment.

1. Industry-Relevant Training Programs

Scholars Merit offers multiple job-oriented courses that prepare students for the corporate world:

✅ Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Coding (Python, Java, Web Development)

✅ Soft Skills Training – Communication, Resume Writing, Interview Preparation

✅ Corporate Etiquette and Personality Development

✅ Live Projects and Case Studies, to gain real-world experience

2. Placement Assistance & Internship Opportunities

Scholars Merit not only provides training, but also provides direct job and internship opportunities to students. For this, they have tie-ups with multiple companies where trained candidates get priority hiring.

3. Resume & Interview Preparation

Resume and interview skills matter a lot in the job market. Scholars Merit optimizes the resume of students and helps them build confidence through mock interviews.

Why is Scholars Merit needed?

According to a NASSCOM report, 80% Indian graduates are not job-ready! Just having a degree does not get you a job, but real-world skills and networking are also important.

Scholars Merit is filling these gaps which include:

✔ Industry-relevant training

✔ Experience of real-world projects

✔ Direct placement and internships opportunities

✔ Interview and resume preparation

What are the benefits of Scholars Merit for students?

✅ Training according to industry demand

✅ Better job placement opportunities

✅ Practical skills that are useful in the job

✅ Proper guidance for resume and interview

Do you also want career growth?

Do you feel that there is a need to fill the gap between college education and industry expectations? Do share your opinion in the comments!