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1 in 5 Indian College Students Already Runs a Business, IIT Mandi Finds
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What Happened?
A recent IIT Mandi survey reveals that over 20% of Indian college students have started businesses, with a growing interest in entrepreneurship after graduation.
Key points
- 22% of Indian college students have started a business, close to the global average of 23%.
- 43% of students aspire to become entrepreneurs.
- The preference for government jobs has decreased from 12.7% in 2023 to 10.1% in 2025.
- 31% of student businesses with regular sales were founded in 2025.
- Women aspiring to be founders are slightly less likely to start businesses compared to men (45% vs 53%).
- Students with entrepreneurial connections are three times more likely to start a business.
Key insights
- The rise in student entrepreneurship could lead to increased job creation in the future.
- Universities and incubators may need to enhance support for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- The gap between business ideas and actual sales highlights a need for better mentorship.
Why it matters
This trend indicates a shift in career aspirations among Indian students towards entrepreneurship.
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India Today
