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Pandemic Drives India's Education Sector to Go Online, Transforming Traditional Teaching

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The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of technology-driven teaching in India, prompting a significant shift in the country's education sector. As a result, the demand for professionals in online, e-learning, and remote roles has increased exponentially. According to Naukri.com, a leading job portal, the platform has witnessed a four-fold growth in demand for such professionals compared to 2019.

Key Takeaways:

  • The demand for online, e-learning, and remote professionals in India's education sector has grown by 4X compared to 2019, according to Naukri.com.
  • The job listings for work-from-home roles within the education sector have increased by 3.5X post-pandemic.
  • Over 1,000 new jobs have been added to the Naukri platform in the education/teaching sector in July 2022.
  • Top six metros contribute to 55% of jobs in the sector, led by Delhi/NCR and Bengaluru.
  • The most in-demand keywords in the pandemic era are 'teaching', 'counselling', 'training', and 'subject matter experts'.
  • The most in-demand professionals in the sector include Teachers, Counsellors, Trainers, Lecturers, and Professors.
  • Teachers currently contribute to 16% of the roles, counsellors contribute to 19%, and assistant professors and lecturers contribute to 20% of opportunities within the education/teaching industry.
  • The average salary for 'teacher' roles ranges between 2-5 LPA, while 'professor' roles range between 6-11 LPA.

Statistics:

  • 4X growth in demand for online, e-learning, and remote professionals compared to 2019.
  • 3.5X growth in job listings for work from home roles within the education sector post-pandemic.
  • 1000+ new jobs added to the Naukri platform in the education/teaching sector in July 2022.
  • 55% of jobs in the sector contributed by top six metros.
  • 16% of roles in the sector account for teachers.
  • 19% of roles in the sector account for counsellors.
  • 20% of roles in the sector account for assistant professors and lecturers.
  • Average salary range for 'teacher' roles: 2-5 LPA.
  • Average salary range for 'professor' roles: 6-11 LPA.

Sources:

  • Naukri.com trend report
  • [1] "Pandemic drives growth in online and e-learning job roles in India: Naukri.com" (timescontent.com)

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