Balwant Singh, an IIT-Roorkee graduate who did B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering in 2022, wrote in a publish on LinkedIn saying his household’s nicely being hangs within the steadiness, and the stress to offer is immense.
IIT-Roorkee CSE graduate Balwant Singh couldn’t get a job within the campus placement in 2022; he later discovered an internship exterior the campus, at Cognizant; someday later, he misplaced his internship position as nicely
At a time when reviews are doing rounds on IITs’ beneath-par placement charge, an IIT-Roorkee graduate took to social media on Monday to share his “dire situation” in a heartbreaking publish, saying that he’s “desperately” reaching out for assist, as he has not been capable of safe a job since January regardless of efforts.
“I’m in a dire situation and desperately reaching out for help. After graduating from IIT Roorkee in 2022 with a CSE degree, I’ve found myself in an unexpected struggle. The burden of supporting my family and managing mounting debts is growing heavier by the day. Despite my efforts, I haven’t been able to secure a job since January, and the stress is unbearable,” Balwant Singh, the IIT-Roorkee graduate who did B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering in 2022, wrote in a publish on LinkedIn.
Talking to news18.com, Balwant Singh stated he couldn’t get a job from IIT-Roorkee within the campus placement in 2022 when his B.Tech was accomplished. Later, he discovered an internship exterior the campus, at Cognizant. Sometime later, he misplaced his internship position as nicely on the IT firm amid layoffs and has been unemployed since March 2023. Meanwhile, he was getting ready for the GATE examination.
In the LinkedIn publish, he stated his household’s nicely-being hangs within the steadiness, and the stress to offer is immense.
“We’re facing financial difficulties like never before, and I’m at a point where any salary will do. I just need a chance to work, to earn, and to start clearing our debts. Despite being an alumnus of IIT Roorkee, I have not received any support from any of my peers. This post is a desperate attempt for me to get an interview, I am ready to learn and open to any roles available in the IT field,” the IIT-Roorkee graduate wrote.
Meanwhile, as per reviews not too long ago, this 12 months at IIT Bombay, a big 36 per cent of the two,000 college students who registered for the 2024 placements are nonetheless in search of job provides.
A Hindustan Times report stated this season has seen a rise in college students who’re left with out placements, hitting 35.8 per cent, which is 2.8 share factors larger as in contrast with the earlier 12 months.
However, IIT Bombay later clarified. In a publish on X, the premier tech institute stated solely 6.1 per cent of its college students are in search of job alternatives.
