IIT becomes stepping stone to UPSC amid job uncertainty

In India, graduates, especially engineers, are increasingly preparing for government job exams. This trend is driven by job market volatility and rising economic insecurity.

In India, graduates, particularly engineering graduates, are increasingly opting for government job exams such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination, SSC, and banking exams. This shift in career preferences is fueled by volatility in the job market and growing economic insecurity.

Students from prestigious institutions like IIT are viewing these degrees as a stepping stone to stable government roles, amid uncertainties in private sector employment. Keywords highlight trends in multi-exam preparation, women's participation in competitive exams, the role of coaching centers, and overall graduate career shifts.

The phenomenon underscores a reliance on Indian government recruitment processes, reflecting broader changes in graduate employment trends.

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Students taking the NEET re-test under tight security in a large Indian exam hall
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NEET re-test conducted across India under tight security

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The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test undergraduate re-examination took place on Sunday across thousands of centres in India following the cancellation of the original May 3 test due to a paper leak. Students reported mixed experiences with the paper while noting stricter security measures. Over 22 lakh candidates appeared for the test nationwide.

An Indian Express investigation into 45 major paper leak cases from 2002 to 2025 shows only two convictions despite 1,658 arrests, as 22 lakh NEET UG candidates await a retest on June 21.

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A total of 1,546 candidates out of more than 2,239 enrolled appeared for the civil services preliminary examination in Puducherry on Sunday, resulting in a turnout of 69.05%.

The Indian Air Force has begun transporting question papers for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. Aircraft and helicopters are being used to deliver materials to more than 20 locations across India. The move is part of enhanced security after the original exam was cancelled due to a paper leak.

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Government doctors in Tamil Nadu have cautioned that unfilled super speciality seats reserved for in-service candidates could weaken the state's public healthcare system if forfeited.

The Tamil Nadu Graduate Teachers Federation has petitioned the School Education Department to lower qualifying marks in the special Teacher Eligibility Test by an additional 5%. The request includes provisions for experience-based scoring and changes to the exam format.

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