Why 38% of IIT Students Remain Unplaced in 2024: A Closer Look In 2024, a staggering 38% of students across the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) campuses remain unplaced. This statistic translates to approximately 8,090 students out of 21,500 who registered for placements but were unable to secure jobs. This situation marks a significant increase in unplaced graduates compared to previous years, and several factors contribute to this troubling trend. Economic Slowdown and Market Conditions : The global economic climate has been less than favorable, with many industries experiencing slow growth. Companies are cautious about hiring, leading to fewer job openings for fresh graduates. Additionally, there has been a trend of over-hiring in previous years, and companies are now adopting a "wait-and-watch" policy to balance their workforce needs amidst economic uncertainties . Impact of Technological Advancements : The rapid advancement of techn...