Due to the rapid growth of internet technology, Educational Institutions (schools, colleges and universities) in India are investing heavily in e-learning systems (i.e.- primary, secondary and tertiary levels) and this sector has recently seen very high growth mainly due to the sudden outbreak of a deadly disease called Covid-19 caused by a Corona Virus (SARS-CoV-2) shook the entire world. The World Health Organization declared it as a pandemic. However, the success of e- learning system depends on whether with the use of ICT student’s academic performance have been improved or not and whether it has increased the job orientation of students. This article aims to provide a discussion of the current e-learning environment including the E-Learning initiatives in Higher Education taken by Indian Government, current trend in e- learning technologies, their impact on student’s academic performance and their job orientation for the youth today. This article also put some light on how some of the Human Capital Challenges can be overcome by the use of E- learning in tertiary level education in India. It is concluded that a successful e-learning system can build workforce readiness to prepare for the future of work and help in better Human Resource Management.

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Keywords: ICT, Web Based Learning Systems, E-Learning, Online Learning, Tertiary Education.