Not an IIT/IIM Grad? Sorry, You’re Not ‘Husband Material’ 

In India, marriage isn’t about love anymore—it’s about finding a degree, a salary package, and a brand name.

💡 “We are only looking for IIT/IIM boys.”
💡 “He didn’t go to a top-tier college? Not good enough.”
💡 “Degree matters. Love comes later.”

It’s as if marriage has turned into a prestigious recruitment process—where a man’s worth is judged not by his values, personality, or emotional intelligence, but by where he studied.

🚨 Didn’t graduate from IIT or IIM? Congratulations, you’re not “good enough” for marriage.

This toxic mindset isn’t just unfair—it’s destroying real relationships, setting impossible standards for men, and turning marriage into a glorified resume shortlisting process. 

Let’s talk about why judging men by their college degree is one of the worst mistakes in Indian matchmaking.

🎓 When Did Marriage Become a College Admissions Process?

In India, the moment a girl’s parents start looking for a groom, the first thing they ask is:

💬 “Where did he study?”
💬 “IIT or IIM toh nahi hai? Then what’s the point?”
💬 “If he couldn’t make it into a top institute, how will he ‘provide’ for our daughter?”

Let’s be real—this isn’t about education.

🚨 It’s about social status.
🚨 It’s about flaunting an IIT/IIM husband like a trophy.
🚨 It’s about showing off to society: ‘My daughter got the best catch!’

But here’s the brutal truth:

1️⃣ A man’s degree doesn’t determine his success. Plenty of IIT/IIM grads struggle in life, and plenty of non-IIT/IIM grads build empires.
2️⃣ Top degrees don’t guarantee good character. A prestigious college doesn’t teach a man how to be a good husband.
3️⃣ This mindset is outdated. If a woman herself didn’t go to IIT/IIM, why is it mandatory for her partner?

🚨 Rejecting a man because of his college is just another form of classism—masked as "having high standards."

💰 The IIT/IIM Groom Obsession Is About Money—Not Love

Many families claim they want an IIT/IIM groom for education and intelligence—but let’s not lie to ourselves.

🚨 It’s about money.

💬 “IIT/IIM means a ₹50L+ salary package.”
💬 “MNC job? Green card? Perfect, our daughter will be set for life.”
💬 “Why settle for a simple businessman when she can get an investment banker?”

But here’s the problem:

❌ Financial success isn’t exclusive to IIT/IIM grads. Some of the wealthiest, most successful people in the world didn’t go to top institutes.
❌ A high salary doesn’t mean a good marriage. Being rich doesn’t make a man caring, loyal, or emotionally intelligent.
❌ Marriage isn’t a financial upgrade. If your biggest concern is income, not compatibility, you’re setting up your daughter for an empty marriage.

💡 Stop treating grooms like IPO stocks and start looking at them as life partners.

🤦‍♂️ The Irony? Women Don’t Hold Themselves to the Same Standards

Here’s where things get even more unfair.

❌ A man who isn’t from IIT/IIM is considered “not ambitious enough.”
❌ But if the woman herself didn’t go to a prestigious college, it’s completely fine.

🚨 Why the double standard?

💬 If she doesn’t have an IIM degree, why is she rejecting men based on theirs?
💬 If she isn’t earning ₹50L+ herself, why does her husband have to?
💬 If she doesn’t own a house at 30, why is it a dealbreaker if the man doesn’t?

🔴 Wanting a successful partner is fine. But demanding a groom with a degree you don’t even have? That’s just hypocrisy.

🏠 The Bigger Issue: This Mentality is Hurting Good Men & Real Love

When parents filter out men based on degree and salary, here’s what happens:

💔 Amazing men get rejected for shallow reasons. A kind, hardworking, loving man is ignored because he didn’t go to a famous college.
💔 Women miss out on real compatibility. Instead of choosing someone who truly understands them, they end up with someone who looks good on paper.
💔 Marriages become status-driven, not love-driven. When the foundation of a marriage is money, degrees, and job titles, what happens when those things change?

🔴 If your love story starts with a resume filter, don’t expect it to end with a happy marriage.

🚀 Final Thoughts: Change the Mindset, Change Your Future

At the end of the day, a degree doesn’t build a happy marriage—emotional connection, shared values, and mutual respect do. 

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