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Engineering Enrolments Rose 47% in Four Years, but Tech Job Additions Fell 70%
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What Happened?
India's engineering enrolments surged to 13.5 lakh, yet net tech jobs plummeted to 1.35 lakh in FY26, raising concerns about the future job market.
Key points
- Engineering enrolments increased from 9.2 lakh to 13.5 lakh over four years.
- Net tech job additions fell from 4.45 lakh to 1.35 lakh during the same period.
- Fresh graduate recruitment in the IT-BPM sector dropped by 56% from FY22 to FY26.
- AI is taking over tasks traditionally assigned to fresh graduates.
- The shift in job market dynamics raises concerns about future talent shortages.
Key insights
- Students may need to focus on practical skills and adaptability to succeed in an AI-driven job market.
- There is a growing need to value blue-collar professions alongside traditional white-collar jobs.
- The shift in job market dynamics may lead to a shortage of experienced professionals in the future.
Why it matters
The changing job landscape could impact the career choices of future generations in India.
Source
Times of India
