My Shoolini Biotech UG: Placement Reality?

Ans: Hi Sandip,

Don't believe the placement records. It’s important to recognize that you should not jump to conclusions or assume data integrity in this matter. A multitude of factors influence placement activities, making 100% placement highly improbable, especially in private institutions. You can see this reflected on LinkedIn, where many candidates indicate they are "OPEN TO WORK," meaning they did not secure placement through the institution.

As I mentioned earlier, one of the major factors is the quality of the students (the "product") of the institution. When all students are placed, there should be a list provided, but they often do not do this. Instead, they simply claim that all students have been placed.

Another crucial factor is the marks scored by candidates. Industry professionals typically expect a minimum of 60-70% consistently from 10th grade through the completion of their undergraduate or postgraduate courses. If there are discrepancies in their academic records, they may not be hired.

Additionally, skills—both hard and soft—are vital. Without the necessary skills, candidates may not be selected. Ultimately, all these factors are based on the student rather than the institution itself. The institution may provide a brand, but it is up to the student to leverage that brand effectively.

So, instead of solely focusing on the institution's placement statistics, look at yourself: Are you EMPLOYABLE? That is the most critical criterion.

Visit their website to see which industries are recruiting and what packages they are offering to students. Sometimes, institutions have memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with recruiting companies, which may give candidates opportunities to join as fresh graduates.
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