India, April 11 -- India's education system is one of the largest in the world. Every year, millions of students step out of schools and colleges with degrees, mark sheets, and accolades. Yet, many find themselves unprepared for life beyond the classroom.

Ask a fresh graduate how to file taxes, face a job interview, cope with anxiety, or manage finances and chances are you will get a nervous smile or a blank stare. Our classrooms have taught them algebra, anatomy, and even the atomic number of sulphur, but rarely the skills to live life practically.

Across India, from small towns to metro cities, the academic journey of a student is a 'race' - from primary school exams to board marks, entrance tests to competitive coaching, degree perce...