The global education space has evolved a great deal over the years, but lately, this shift has adopted a rather dramatic pace. But why is that the case? Well, the answer to that resides in the growing relevance of technology. However, despite all the technology-fueled promise, our education industry is currently suffering from one of its biggest challenges till date i.e. even though an upwards of 15 lakh engineers graduate every year in India, nearly 80% of them are simply unemployable. More on that would reveal how, going by the published data, no more than 3.84 percent of engineers in the country have the technical, cognitive. and linguistic skills required for software-related jobs in start-ups. Similarly, less than 3 percent of engineers have new-age technological skills in the context of emerging areas, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and mobile development. Apart from that, lower than 5.5% of the total graduates were found to possess basic programming abilities. In totality, India is projected to have 75-78 lakh tech professionals over the next two years, whereas on the other hand, the actual need may be of up to 93-96 lakh techies
Having referred to the gap plaguing today’s education landscape, we now must turn our attention towards all the reasons that could be orchestrating this problem. The first and foremost reason we have coming into play here relates to an outdated curriculum. While most degrees still offer that same antiquated body of work, there are also many that stay restricted to the theoretical side of things. An example relaying the latter stems from how, despite learning about concepts like AI, ML, Robotics, and Cloud Technology etc., a good portion of students still don’t know how to navigate their implementation in a quick and effective manner. From a statistical standpoint, almost 60 percent faculty today doesn't talk about application of concepts, with only 47 percent of engineers attending any industry talk whatsoever. Against that, at CGC University, Mohali, we allow our students to develop under the tutelage of a 100% industry-integrated curriculum, which draws a comprehensive practical exposure from various leading corporate houses, including EY India, IBM, KPMG, Capgemini, OS-SCi, and more. Drawing upon their transformative expertise, our institution is able to offer students well over 100 programs, spanning landmark solutions like AI, Automation, ML, Robotics, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Data Science, and more.
On that cue, we must unpack the way in which outdated infrastructure is keeping today’s graduates from meeting dramatically-evolved industry expectations. To put things into perspective, a meager 3 percent of engineers are provided the necessary resources to leverage tech-heavy solutions like artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, mobile development, and other such areas that have come to dominate every professional discussion in recent times. Furthermore, only 3.84 percent of engineers in the country have the technical, cognitive and linguistic skills required for software-related jobs in start-ups. Striving to address that gaping hole, CGC University delivers, at your disposal, state-of-the-art facilities, capable of instilling an unprecedented nuance across your studies. We get to say so because the said facilities arrive bearing a far-reaching set of avenues, ranging from cutting-edge innovation hubs and simulation centers to fully-automated workshops and research centers. In fact, building upon a legacy of industrializing education and brining students closer to a glittering career, our campus also features corporate-led training hotspots like Capgemini CodeXperience Center, WNS-powered BFSI Academy, Ashok Leyland Innovation Center, Bosch India BRIDGE Center, and more. Alongside that, CGC University, Mohali, further champions a research-driven instinct with an annual research budget of 15 Cr., geared towards supporting its lineup up of 50+ smart labs.
Beyond the technical knowhow, soft skill deficiency also happens to be a key reason why most graduates are falling short of fulfilling the current industrial demands. To contextualize the problem, many tech prodigies living in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Indian cities still have very little idea about communicating their ideas in an impactful manner. Such a limitation, like you can guess, significantly stunts the expression of their excellence, eventually hampering their career prospects over time. With that gap in mind, CGC University, Mohali, hands students an uninterrupted access to its skill development zones, where students are bestowed with targeted guidance by best trainers in the country. Complementing that guidance would be a robust assortment of exercises designed to help you harness skills like problem-solving, communication, leadership, design thinking, and more, for strong substantial upside.
Another detail worth a mention here talks to restricted internship and practical exposure. You see, many Indian graduates are understood to complete their education without any meaningful industry experience. Surely, some notable sectors do mandate an internship, but at the same time, the end product they get to access is often unstructured or treated as a mere formality. Going by available insights, no more than 40 percent engineering graduates do an internship and a mere 7 percent students do multiple internships. In contrast with this dominant trend, CGC University, Mohali, deploys a network of 300+ global partners to cultivate meaningful internship opportunities for students. Markedly enough, these opportunities translate to paid engagements that solidify your experience through extensive on-job training. Not just training, students can also take on capstone projects of their own to better understand the linkage between different parts that all come together to unlock a successful industry operation.
Moving on, a lack of entrepreneurial instinct is also a crucial reason behind Indian talent failing to thrive in today’s market. For years, aspirants have been programmed to swear by a job-seeking mindset, something which simply cannot work amid the modern world’s innovation demands. This is exactly where CGC University, Mohali, steps in with its VentureNest program. VentureNest is purpose-built to provide students with an environment where they can tap into smart incubation centers, mentorship programs, and funding opportunities to help their ideas take birth and eventually grow into a full-fledged breakthrough for the society.
Once we look past these fundamental factors, we would realize that even substandard placement support plays a role in keeping graduates away from professional success. Gone are the days of traditional interview preparation, as under the current circumstances, students must explore multiple pathways to edge out all the competition. In that respect, CGC University, Mohali, offers a 360° Pre-Placement Program, managed by our DCPD cell. This program, on its part, includes elements like advanced technical guidance, resume building, mock tests, company-specific training, career counselling, and plenty more. Thanks to such an approach, we propel our students to crack interviews across Fortune 500 companies, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, and Goldman Sachs etc.