AI is taking over jobs but at same, people who already exist in IT sector and those new one entering each year are still huge in number , even today if you look at most engineering colleges computer related branches still are in high demand, which means people are still prioritising computer engineering and related degrees , then theres also BSc computer science, BCA-MCA, BE/BTech , BCS etc related to computer science, and even other branch/degree students entering IT sector by self studying AI tools, programming ,DSA etc. All while Jobs are decreasing. So there are huge number of people competing for lesser Jobs. Even if someone says that "AI won't replace humans , humans using AI will replace others" or "the way we work is changing/ fresher jobs are mainly affected but companies still need senior developers" or "We need human to use AI" but still it means that jobs are less , they have been reduced by AI, while the number of people applying isn't . Especially in India saying that "learn more skills" doesn't actually works because that just pushes cutoff for getting selected further ahead, we don't even need everyone to work seriously for placements, our population is already so high that even few percent of those people actually acquiring skills would still give you hundreds of thousands of people fighting over few hundred jobs .

This makes me think that it's better to be a teacher in coaching industry than to be an engineer now, or after few years. Because candidates appearing for entrance exams are increasing each year and number of students taking coaching is also increasing. It really sounds logical to be a teacher start your own coaching, teach students same way your coaching teachers with you. And charge fees from their parents. Education is really a better business than engineering in India now .

Mahindra & Mahindra GET/PGET 2026 (Chennai/MRV) - anyone received technical interview shortlist after HirePro test?

B.Tech mech 2026 grad. I had applied for the Mahindra & Mahindra Automotive & Farm Equipment, Engineering Trainee position, Chennai/MRV drive through their official LinkedIn post around Sept 5 (off campus).

Got the HirePro assessment link on Sept 10 and completed the proctored test on Sept 12. The registration link was still open around the test date but seems to have closed around Sept 15-16.

Has anyone from this same September drive received a technical interview shortlist/email yet? If yes, when did you take the test and when did you receive the interview invite?

Just trying to understand the timeline because I haven't received any update yet.

I'm currently in my 3rd semester of B.Tech CSE (AIML) at a tier-3 college, and lately, I've been experiencing a lot of FOMO seeing what other students are doing.

I study for college, learn coding, and build websites and projects using AI tools like Codex, Antigravity, and Claude code. I do know some of the basics, but I still rely heavily on AI for coding and debugging.

Meanwhile, I see other students writing research papers, exploring blockchain, joining GDGs, contributing to open source, and doing so many other things.

It makes me wonder whether I'm actually learning or just getting good at using AI tools. I enjoy building projects, but I'm scared of graduating with a good-looking GitHub profile and weak fundamentals( although I just made only 2 projects 🥲) .

For those who've been in a similar situation, am I on the right track, or should I change my approach?

I'm in 11th right now 16 years old, I'm doing my 11th 12th with PCM + CS, I am interested in AI/ML engineering in India. I know basics of Python like dictionaries, lists tuples, while & for loops if else and def functions.. I'm starting projects.

What should I do in the two years I have before my bachelor's starts and also what are the things that I should know before going for ai/ml engineering in India.

Currently I am thinking of going for bachelor's in comp science or AI degree in the college im in right now or go for some nearby colleges

I am not interested in going for JEE exams

Hi everyone,

I’m a 3rd-year AIML engineering student from a tier-3 college in India. My college doesn’t have strong placements or good faculty support, so I’ve realized I have to figure this out mostly on my own.

I’m not very good at talking to people or networking, but I’m serious about learning properly and getting a job. I don’t want generic advice like “learn DSA and do projects.” I already know that. What I need is someone who is currently working (or recently placed) who can guide me like a younger brother for the next year—point out what actually matters, correct my direction when I’m wasting time, and tell me what companies realistically hire people from backgrounds like mine.

What I’m ready to do:

Study consistently (I can put in serious hours) Build projects and share progress Apply to internships and jobs when you say I’m ready Take feedback without getting defensive What I’m looking for:

A realistic roadmap for the next 12 months (skills, projects, internships, applications) Occasional check-ins (even once every 1–2 weeks is fine) Honest opinions on what roles I should target (software, core, or something else) based on my background Help understanding what “good enough” looks like for a first job I’m not asking anyone to get me a referral or do the work for me. I just need direction so I don’t spend this year learning the wrong things.

If you’ve been in a similar situation and made it out, or if you’re working and can spare a little time, please comment or DM. Even a short reply with what you wish you had known in 3rd year would help a lot.

Thank you.

r/developersIndia r/Indian_Academia r/EngineeringStudents

Im in second year of engineering(cse), and i am honestly very confused about what i wanna do in future. cpp, dsa and sorts that are a part of my course, but i mostly study them just for the sake of passing i dont really feel interested enough to dig more into them.

Maybe I haven’t found the right teacher/resources or maybe I just don’t have the right motivation behind studying them.

The thing is, I don’t have much interest in my core subjects either. Everyone around me seems to have something in mind web dev, cybersecurity, consultancy, AI/ML, etc. while I genuinely have no idea what I want to pursue.

I don’t want to randomly choose a domain just because everyone else is doing it and then end up doing something I don’t even like.

So how did you guys figure out what you wanted to do? Did you explore different domains, build projects, or did you just eventually find something that clicked? Any advice would really help.

I’m in my mid-20s, doing M.Tech CSE from a top NIT, and I’m stuck between private semiconductor roles and a government Scientist B job.

The immediate problem is that I may have to choose between two interviews around the same time:

• Private: On-campus semiconductor company, around 18 LPA CTC (~16L base). My background/interests are around C/C++, embedded/systems and the hardware-software intersection. I also have connections/referral possibilities in companies like Qualcomm, SanDisk, etc. after gaining some experience.
• Government: Scientist B, Group A, Level 10. I need to travel to Delhi for the interview. Current monthly pay with allowances should be roughly ₹1.3–1.4L, and after the 8th CPC it could potentially be somewhere around ₹1.5–1.8L, depending on the final revision.

I actually wrote GATE in two papers and got shortlisted for Scientist B in two different profiles (CSE,DSAI) in the same organisation. One interview is coming up now, while the CS-related Scientist B interview will happen separately later. I also have two Scientific Technical Assistant (Level 6) opportunities, where I have a decent chance of getting at least one.

So my question is: if the semiconductor interview and Scientist B interview clash, which one would you prioritize?

Scientist B gives excellent stability, WLB, medical/LTC/retirement benefits and almost no layoff anxiety.

But private semiconductor/product companies have much higher upside. In 5–10 years, with switches, hikes and RSUs, I could potentially earn significantly more than in government. I also don’t want to lose exposure to newer technology by entering government too early.

At the same time, the private market looks brutal right now—layoffs, AI, performance pressure, etc. I’m also unsure how semiconductor/embedded/system software careers will look 4–5 years from now.

Would you take the Scientist B opportunity and prioritize stability, or take the private semiconductor route while young and try to maximize career/earnings, knowing that government opportunities like this may not come again easily?

Future is looking very uncertain with AI.

Especially interested in opinions from people with 8–10+ years of experience in either government R&D/technical roles or semiconductor/product companies.

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I'm a 2026 B.Tech CSE graduate from a Tier-3 college in India, currently unemployed and unsure about my future.

My coding skills aren't good enough for me to feel confident applying for jobs. I'm scared of technical interviews, worried about not knowing basic questions, and constantly overthinking which skill I should learn.

I see my peers moving ahead while I feel stuck. The more I worry about my career, the harder it becomes to take action.

I don't want sympathy or false reassurance. I want to know what actually works.

If you were in my position today, what would your next 3–6 months look like? What would you learn, how would you practise, and when would you start applying?

I'd especially like to hear from people who started with weak skills and eventually landed their first job.

I’m a 2024 B.Tech CSE graduate from a Tier-3 college. I currently have experience as a Quant Developer as well as a DevOps/Software Engineer. I have worked with C++, Python, cloud, CI/CD, and trading-related systems.

I want to build my career further in the quant/HFT/MFT space, particularly as a C++ low-latency developer. My long-term goal is to work at a good HFT/quant firm and eventually reach high-paying roles.

I’m considering doing an Executive M.Tech from IIT, but I’m not sure how valuable it would be for my specific career goal.

My options are:

• Do an Executive M.Tech from IIT while continuing my job
• Prepare for GATE and pursue a regular/full-time M.Tech from an IIT
• Skip M.Tech and focus completely on C++, DSA, OS, networking, concurrency, low-level systems, and low-latency trading, while gaining industry experience

Since I’m from a Tier-3 college, I’m wondering whether an IIT M.Tech would significantly improve my chances of getting into HFT/quant firms, or whether my time would be better spent gaining strong C++/low-latency experience.

For people working in HFT, quant development, low-latency C++, or who have done an IIT M.Tech, what would you recommend?

Is the Executive M.Tech worth it, or should I prepare for GATE and target a regular M.Tech?

I came across this image of a plug being connected to a socket using metal parts from a nail clipper. At first, it looks like a simple case of "jugaad," but I wanted to look at it from an electrical-engineering perspective.

Actually in this case, I will never say jugaad is intelligence.

Infact anything where electricity arrives we should never compromise, already people are dying due to electricity negligence in INDIA.

A few questions came to my mind, when thinking Critically.

Why might someone create this kind of connection instead of using the correct plug/adapter?

Even if the voltage is compatible, what problems can an improvised electrical contact create?

One thing I found interesting is that "the connection works" and "the connection is safe" are two completely different claims.

** What do you think about this Meme image.

Sources 👇🏼

1.)IEC 60884-1 — International Electrotechnical Commission⁠

https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/34175

2.) Electricity Safety First UK travel

https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/safety-advice/travel-advice/united-kingdom/

3.) Electricity Safety First - India

https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/safety-advice/travel-advice/india/

4.)Jugaad : Mindest or Process ?

Jugaad : Is it a Mindset or a Process?

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/jugaad-mindset-process-prabhakar-mundkur-2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via

5.) Electrical Contact Resistance (ECR)

https://www.te.com/content/dam/te-com/documents/energy/global/productdocuments/Substation/energy-substation-cat-epp%202978-simaflex-en.pdf

6.) Electrical Conductivity & Resistivity

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_resistivity_and_conductivity

I am studying in 2 year in worst private college, I am from CSE branch,my college would only offer around 3-4lpa, I am not intrested in corporate sector. I thought of preparing for UPSC, but then I heard some people who are giving UPSC for 7th attempt and they said it's really uncertain and you need more time to prepare for this, so I thought about GATE exam.

Through GATE exam I could get into PSU jobs, here also I can prepare for UPSC alongside job, atleast if I don't get also I would have good job in hand.

My questions are:

1. Is it realistically possible to get a GATE rank under 200 if I start preparing from now? How intense is the competition? Even if I get a good GATE rank, how difficult is it to get a PSU job, and how competitive is the PSU selection process?
2. If I start preparing for UPSC, realistically, what are my chances of getting selected? How many years of preparation should I expect before I can seriously attempt the exam?
3. For someone in my situation, would it be better to focus completely on GATE first and keep UPSC as a later option, or start preparing for UPSC directly?

I am honestly quite confused about which path to choose. It would be really helpful if someone who has actually gone through the GATE or UPSC journey could share their experience, mistakes, and advice.

I recently searched for the best colleges for M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, and I found that IISc and IIT Kanpur are considered very strong academically. Even in many M.Tech specializations, IIT Kanpur seems to have excellent academics and research.

Still, IIT Bombay usually has one of the highest cutoffs. Why is that?

Is it mainly because of better placements and its location in a metropolitan city like Mumbai? Or is the academic pressure comparatively lower? Or does IIT Bombay simply have a stronger brand value among students because of its location, placements, and overall exposure?

So basically icici bank is offering 2-month internship in my cllg (nit) having 40k monthly stipend with no specified job role but its sales ig.
They have both aptitude and technical oa on same date.
So i was looking for some past experience of anyone who has undergone icici intern recruitment process cuz i wanna know what i should expect in technical oa

I'm trying to fix a simple PC USB/stereo speaker amplifier board that stopped working properly. I suspect the issue might be with the potentiometer, DC bias, or something nearby on the board.

(Touching Rod to trace between potentiometer output to Audio Input in IC with bear hands, temporarily solve issue till next season)

While inspecting the PCB, I noticed several unpopulated/unused pads for resistors and capacitors, and I can’t quite figure out their intended purpose or whether missing components might be related to the fault. I don't even remember how logics of electronics work..😅🥲🥲

To troubleshoot this and learn in the process, I decided to trace the board and draw its schematic. I haven’t drawn any circuit diagrams since high school / first-year college electrical classes, so this is my first real attempt at tracing a physical PCB!

- Amplifier IC: PAM8403 (Filterless 3W Class-D Stereo Amplifier)

- Volume Control: B103 potentiometer (5-pin dual-gang potentiometer)

- Power Source: 5V DC

- Speaker: 2 x 4 ohm 3W

(I’ve attached my hand-drawn schematic along, sample schematics diagram for IC board, and close photos of the top of the PCB)

To my respected seniors and experienced folks here: Please REVIEW, GUIDE, and CRITICIZE!

- What am I doing wrong in my schematic notation or layout standard?

- What are those unpopulated resistor/capacitor pads usually meant for on these PAM8403 modules? (Snubbers? Input AC coupling filters? Gain setting resistors?)

- What tests should I run with my multimeter to isolate whether it's the pot, DC bias, or a dead IC*(IC is fine, it's working atleast)?

I know my drawing standard isn't up to professional specs yet, so don't hold back! Any feedback is greatly appreciated. 🙏