IIT Bombay provides clarification on placement status amidst reports of 36% of students remaining unplaced.
IIT Bombay Placement 2024: When a student from a prestigious institute fails to secure college placement, it raises concerns about unemployment in India, highlighting broader issues within the job market. As per a Hindustan Times report, Out of approximately 2,000 students registered for the 2024 IIT Bombay placements, only 712 have secured jobs, leaving around 36% still searching for employment. However, IIT Bombay clarified on social media that only 6.1% of its students are seeking job opportunities. This statement from the institute was made in response to a Hindustan Times news report alleging that 36% of the current batch’s students did not secure placements.
Sharing a pie chart, IIT Bombay wrote, “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…”
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 the pie chart published by the Institute, 57.1 per cent of students were placed in IIT Bombay placements whereas 1.6 per cent wanted to start their venture. Based on the pie chart provided by IIT Bombay, 12.2% opted for higher degrees, 10.3% found jobs off-campus, and 8.3% are interested in public service. Of total placed students by the IIT Bombay, a total of 58.8 % of females secured the placement. Meanwhile, 8.1% of women and 5.6% of men are still looking for jobs.