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Degree dream dims as 73% expect 5 LPA but only 40% reach it
Economy
Published on 27 April 2026
Most students bet on 5 LPA, but reality bites
Unstop’s Talent Report 2026 finds a widening gap between student expectations and payouts. While 73% of UG students expect around Rs 5 LPA, only 40% manage it. The report also shows shrinking “degree premium”: 30% of MBA grads earn below Rs 10 LPA and 39% of engineering grads earn below Rs 7 LPA, compressing pay differences across streams.
- 73% of UG students expect Rs 5 LPA, but only 40% achieve it
- MBA salary premium is weakening, with 30% below Rs 10 LPA
- Engineering pay is also compressed, with 39% below Rs 7 LPA
- Overall, differences in earnings across streams are narrowing
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