Hiring at major engineering campuses like BITS Pilani and multiple NITs looks steady to stronger for the Class of 2026, with more recruiters, higher salaries, and a rise in pre-placement offers. Demand is being pulled by core engineering, electronics, semiconductors, and also banking, consulting, and analytics, even as overall IT hiring continues to lag.
Indian companies are forecast to hire 10–12 million employees in 2026, about 2 million more than in 2025. Firms plan to boost campus hiring and also make workforce diversity a priority. The uptick suggests employers are preparing for stronger talent absorption next year, with recruitment likely starting earlier and broadening across candidate pools.
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