IIT Bombay Graduates Not Getting Placed? Here’s the Truth

In a surprising turn of events, several media houses reported that graduates from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay are encountering unexpected hurdles in securing placements. These reports naturally raised concerns among students, faculty, and industry observers alike as IIT Bombay is considered to be one of the best institutes in India.

Traditionally known for its stellar track record in producing top-tier engineering talent coveted by leading companies worldwide, IIT Bombay reportedly has been unable to place as many as 36 percent of its graduates as per media reports. “Almost 36% students who registered for placement at IIT  Bombay are yet to find jobs. This is the situation in a premium institution. Now imagine the placement condition in regional engineering colleges, state and private engineering colleges,” said a concerned tweet from a user called Abdur Rahman on the matter.

“It's tough to digest that 36% students of latest batch at IIT Bombay fail to get placed. You get IITis with the help of reservation, but you don't get placement that's why study more,” said another user called Devan Thakur. Reports on this downturn in placements prompted a wave of introspection and concern among students and faculty members.

IIT Bombay Responds to Reports

IIT Bombay, on the other hand, clarified that only 6 percent of its graduates are yet to find jobs, thus denying the media reports. “Lately there has been news that over 30% of IITB students do not get jobs! An exit survey among graduating students in 2022-23 says only 6.1% are still looking for jobs. Here is the survey result for you to decide,” said the institute on its official handle.

Lately there has been news that over 30% of IITB students do not get jobs! An exit survey among graduating students in 2022-23 says only 6.1% are still looking for jobs. Here is the survey result for you to decide... pic.twitter.com/ICrAQUdpVt

— IIT Bombay (@iitbombay) April 4, 2024

According to a survey issued  by IIT Bombay, only 6.1 percent of its graduates are still looking for a job. Some of the other statistics from the survey as are follows:

• 57.1 percent of IIT Bombay students have been placed.
• 10.3 percent of them have found jobs by themselves.
• 8.3 percent went into public service.
• 1.6 percent have found their own companies.
• 12.2 percent have opted for a higher degree.
• 4.3 percent have not yet decided.