‘Some kind of idiot’: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath on MBA students; claims ‘colleges are dead’

8 November 2025 Vanshika

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'Some kind of idiot': Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath on MBA students; claims 'colleges are dead'

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, believes traditional colleges are obsolete. He argues that online platforms and AI offer superior learning to MBA programs. Kamath suggests that formal degrees are becoming less relevant as companies like Meta and Apple shift focus from qualifications to practical skills. Vocational training is expected to gain prominence.

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