87% of Faridabad Tech Grads State That Practical Skills Hold More Value Than an Expensive College Brand

There is a massive misconception among high schoolers that entering a top-tier premium branded institution is the only golden ticket to career success. But once you spend a couple of years in college, you realize the ground reality is entirely different.

This specific campus topic was put to a vote on Boomm: “College brand kitna matter karta hai?” with options “A lot 🎓” or “Skills matter more 💻”.

An overwhelming 87% verified that "Skills matter more 💻". In the modern tech and media landscapes of Delhi NCR, employers care infinitely more about your GitHub repositories, design portfolios, and internship experience than the logo on your degree certificate. A final-year student commented: "A big college brand might get you the first interview, but your skills are what clear the technical rounds."

If you are studying at a tier-3 institute, don't let institutional FOMO pull you down. Building open-source projects and upskilling yourself independently is how you level the playing field. Do you think college brands hold value, or are skills the only metric that matters?