Study finds India engineers overconfident on AI while practical skills lag badly

Published on 24 April 2026

Many feel ready for AI roles, but skills fall short

A new study warns of a widening AI confidence-capability gap among India’s engineering workforce. Many engineers believe they are ready for AI roles, yet few have strong hands-on practical skills. That mismatch is complicating hiring and could stall careers. Women engineers face extra hurdles, including work-life pressures and limited mentoring, prompting firms to favor proven capability over self-assessment.

Engineers show high AI confidence but weak practical capability
Hiring is getting harder due to the confidence skills mismatch
Women engineers face extra barriers like mentoring gaps
Companies increasingly demand hands-on evidence over self-checks

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Study finds India engineers overconfident on AI while practical skills lag badly

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