In the past 15 years or so, there is an explosion of engineering schools and the number of graduates. I've been part of the crowd that lamented the decrease in the quality of Indian engineering graduates.

When you look at it in a different way. Would you rather have more engineers than less? I would go for more.

As an individual, having an engineering degree is better than having a degree in arts. An engineering degree provides these guys with better employment options even if our notion of quality is shattered.

India is coming of age and the days when 'I studied roman history because I am passionate about it' are not far off. As of now, livelihood trumps passion.