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IIT Delhi placement drops to 61%, 738 jobless
Only 61% of IIT Delhi students had secured jobs in the 2024-25 placement cycle, leaving nearly 738 without offers, NDTV reports. The article highlights growing concern over employability even among top engineering…
The Story in Brief
Only 61% of IIT Delhi students had secured jobs in the 2024-25 placement cycle, leaving nearly 738 without offers, NDTV reports. The article highlights growing concern over employability even among top engineering graduates.
This marks a significant decline from previous years, raising questions about the value of an IIT degree in a tight job market. The numbers come from official institute data as of the current cycle.
The Indian Opinion
The dip in IIT placements is worrying, but the panic narrative that the IIT dream is cracking misses the full picture. Employment cycles fluctuate, and skill mismatches affect all graduates, not just those from elite institutes. The real test will be whether next year's numbers improve or the trend deepens.
Source: ndtv.com
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