A recent post by a tech expert on X, formerly known as Twitter, has ignited a debate over entry-level salaries in the Indian tech industry. The author of this post argued that a salary of 360,000 Rupees per annum (LPA) is not unreasonable for a graduate from a lesser-known university who does not have strong programming skills or project portfolio.
The post said, “This may get you into trouble, but I have to say this: If you graduated from a Tier 500 university and lack programming skills, 3.6 LPA is not bad. Don’t expect a 1Cr package without a project portfolio.” If the biggest highlight on your resume is a bachelor’s degree, don’t expect too much. ” This comment highlights the problem of unrealistic expectations of new graduates and the gap between their skills and the competitive job market.
The post quickly went viral, with users offering a mix of agreement, criticism, and personal anecdotes. One veteran tech expert disagreed with the post’s suggestion that top-level university graduates are always better, saying, “I graduated from a top-level university in India and then went to an Ivy League school in the US. We are currently interviewing students from prestigious universities. For example, someone who graduated from IIT/K and is currently enrolled at MIT knew the theory behind Fibonacci heaps, but the important thing is engineering. It’s about applying the skills and having a solid coding foundation. Tier doesn’t matter at all.” This response emphasized the importance of practical application and problem-solving skills over academic qualifications.
Other users also shared their experiences with new hires. 3.5 One user who had hired for an LPA role noted that many candidates lacked basic skills and motivation, stating, “Some improved over time, but many candidates lacked a high GPA. It’s no longer difficult to tell who is a real engineer because they have the skills to back it up.” Please raise them. ” Another user shared their experience with graduates from low-resource universities and said, “I run an internship platform and get students jobs in companies. Later they say, “I wish I knew how to use the keyboard correctly.” ”I said,” he said. Many Tier 500 universities simply don’t have the resources to teach quality programming and career-building skills. ”
The original poster later reiterated their claim, saying, “You’re right. Even some professors at these universities won’t get 3.6 LPA if they get a job.”
