Job placement crisis hits IITs: 38% of students remain unplaced, shows RTI

Students of IITs are facing a significant job placement crisis. Data obtained through Right to Information applications filed by IIT Kanpur alumnus Dheeraj Singh indicates that about 8,000 students across 23 campuses remain unplaced this year.

In 2024, of the 21,500 students registered for placements, only 13,410 secured jobs, leaving 38 percent not getting placed. This is a notable increase from two years ago when 3,400 students, or 19 percent, were unplaced.

The older nine IITs are particularly affected, with 16,400 students registering for placements this year, of which 6,050, or 37 percent, are yet to find jobs.

The newer 14 IITs fare slightly worse, with 2,040, or 40 percent, of 5,100 registered students unplaced. As IITs navigate these challenges, addressing the job placement issue remains a critical priority.