Hiring at major engineering campuses like BITS Pilani and multiple NITs looks steady to stronger for the Class of 2026, with more recruiters, higher salaries, and a rise in pre-placement offers. Demand is being pulled by core engineering, electronics, semiconductors, and also banking, consulting, and analytics, even as overall IT hiring continues to lag.
A new study warns of a widening AI confidence-capability gap among India’s engineering workforce. Many engineers believe they are ready for AI roles, yet few have strong hands-on practical skills. That mismatch is complicating hiring and could stall careers. Women engineers face extra hurdles, including work-life pressures and limited mentoring, prompting firms to favor proven capability over self-assessment.
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