Fresh Engineering Graduates:Bridging the Gap between Employers' Expectations and Reality

The number of engineering graduates coming out of educational institutes has significantly increased in the recent years. Unless they are capable of satisfying the requirements of the industries, finding suitable placements becomes extremely difficult. Many surveys have revealed the gaps between the expectation from employers and the actual status. This paper examines the issue of finding what are the requirements of the industries, the gaps that exist, and remedial measures to be taken. It also suggests that Industry-Institute Partnership may profitably be employed to improve the quality of the fresh engineering graduates.