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The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the growing significance of soft skills in an ever- evolving environment. A study was conducted to explore and contrast the perceptions of students and employers about the significance of soft skills across India. Results indicate that 86% of respondents say there has been a greater focus on soft skills in the past 5-10 years and that firms place more importance on soft skills than students/graduates. Additionally, significant differences have also been found in the ranking of the 10 soft skills covered in this paper, which reflect varying levels of prioritization. This paper recommends that firms and Institutions of Higher Learning (HEIs) must collaborate not only to raise students' consciousness towards recognizing the significance of soft skills but also to encourage them to take personal responsibility to develop and obtain these vital skills in order to regularly adjust themselves to the changing job market as well as enhance their employability.