Education has always been considered the basic criterion to get employment in almost all sectors. In the case of politics, especially democratic politics in India, there is no such educational criterion that one must meet to become a member of parliament or a member of the legislative assembly. The discussion concerning the need for compulsory education for political leaders in India is not a new one, but no consensus has been reached till today. People supporting the idea state that mandatory educational qualifications for leaders are a must for a country to have good governance, whereas people who oppose mandatory education for political leaders assert that mandatory education goes against the fundamental principles of democracy. This topic lies at the crossroads of democratic participation and the need for efficiency. According to studies, people with higher education possess better analytical abilities and technical knowledge to make efficient decisions; however, history shows that some leaders lacking proper education changed the lives of their nations with the power of foresight, empathy, and courage. In this research paper, we will discuss whether education plays an important role in the efficiency of political performance. What is more, does it make politicians more ethical? Through the study of the political history of India and comparative political histories from other regions around the world, we can prove that while formal education makes politicians, it does not contribute towards ethics and grassroots connectivity.