India, Feb. 7 -- IT services major Infosys has laid off over 300 employees after they took foundational training at its Mysuru campus but could not clear the company's internal assessment exams even after three attempts.

IT employee union NITES, however, said the number of freshers was more than what the company stated and threatened to move the Ministry of Labour and Employment against the firm, reported PTI.

The Bengaluru-headquartered IT services company claimed all trainees are expected to clear the company's internal assessments after a rigorous hiring process.

It said the company has mentioned in the contracts of the trainees that they are required to clear internal assessments in three attempts.

"At Infosys, we have a rigorous ...