I am a third year Btech student from Chennai, I read about the Oracle layoffs and it's making me and my batchmates all anxious. Will this impact campus placements, fresher hiring, and job opportunities in India? What should I focus on right now to stay relevant and improve my chances of getting a stable job next year?

Ans: You are right. According to today's (1st April 2026) Times of India's News, 'Oracle has started notifying employees about thousands of job cuts as the tech major (ORACLE) navigates pressures arising from aggressive expansion into AI data centre infrastructure. Some reports suggested that up to 12,000 jobs in India could be affected, though this could not be independently verified'. Times of India had even sent an email to ORACLE but did not get any response from it till now. To answer your question (you didn't mention your BTech branch), since you're in 3rd year, make a list of companies that visited your college in the last 2-3 years, including 2025-26. Shortlist those with the best job chances.

Connect with alumni or recently placed students on LinkedIn for company feedback.

Keep building technical skills and soft skills like communication, presentation, and teamwork. Recruiters now want both good grades/tech skills AND these to boost your placement odds next year. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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