The QS World Current Skills Index, developed by

London-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), aims to assess how prepared countries are to meet the rapidly changing needs of the global job market. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is best known for its many world university rankings.

  • Recognition:
    • India is ranked 2nd globally as the most prepared job market, after the United States, in the QS World Future Skills Index (2025).
    • The index evaluates readiness for future job demands in key areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital, and green industries.

QS World Future Skills Index

  • Four Key Indicators:
    1. Skills Fit: Alignment of current workforce skills with job demands.
    2. Academic Readiness: Ability of the education system to prepare graduates for future roles.
    3. Future of Work: Focus on emerging roles and industries.
    4. Economic Transformation: Progress in adapting to modern economic challenges.
  • India’s Ranking:
    • 25th overall globally.
    • Future of Work: India scored 99.1, ranking 2nd, just behind the US.