Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have decided to cease collaboration with 22 companies in campus recruitment for the next two years. This decision was made after firms failed to honor job offers extended to students graduating in 2026, according to the IITs placement committee.
This decision comes amid a cautious approach by technology companies to hiring and uncertainty regarding entry-level recruitment.
IITs Committee to Notify Companies by September 30th
The All India Placement Committee (AIPC), the central coordinating body for internships and placements across all IITs, made this decision during a meeting held at IIT Guwahati earlier this month, as reported by The Economic Times. The committee plans to send letters to the companies by September 30th, informing them that they will not be considered for recruitment through the IITs placement system for two years.
AIPC intends to avoid the term 'blacklist,' instead describing the action as 'non-cooperation.' Over 150 offers were involved across 23 IITs, with some companies withdrawing between 10 and 15 offers. John Jose, AIPC coordinator and Associate Professor at IIT Guwahati, told the financial publication that they decided to email these companies by September 30th regarding the suspension of cooperation for the next two years. He declined to disclose the names of the companies involved.
Oracle Among Firms Facing IITs Non-Cooperation
It is reported that Oracle is among the companies facing a two-year period of non-cooperation after failing to fulfill approximately 40 offers made across various IITs. This company had not approached the IITs for hiring this year. Several startups are also on the list. The final list of companies and the number of unfulfilled offers are yet to be compiled. AIPC expects to finalize the details after individual IITs submit reports on the latest status. The committee set a deadline of September 15th for companies to hire the students to whom they made offers.
Last year, individual IITs wrote to companies that did not keep their promises. This year, AIPC will interact with companies as a unified body. According to Jose, quoted by The Economic Times, 'Last year, about 10-11 companies failed to fulfill offers. This year's figure is the highest in recent years.'
IITs Help Affected Students Find Jobs
AIPC is also working to mitigate the impact on students whose offers were withdrawn. The placement offices at IITs distributed the resumes of affected students among existing recruiters and asked them to consider the candidates for open vacancies. According to the report, about 20-30 percent of these students found jobs through such mutual recommendations. However, the IITs placement offices do not have a complete picture of how many affected students are still looking for work. Some may have found jobs independently through off-campus opportunities or personal connections without informing their institutions. The AIPC's move aims to address the consequences for students who lost offers and to strengthen trust in the job offers made through the IITs placement system.