Hyderabad, Feb. 3 -- Students from engineering colleges in Hyderabad who are aiming for IT jobs are facing challenges during campus placements this year.

Unlike previous years, when IT giants dominated campus recruitments, the current placement season in engineering colleges has seen startups becoming the primary recruiters.

Core engineering students at Hyderabad colleges struggle to get IT jobs

Students of core engineering (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical) who used to get IT jobs during campus placements in earlier years are struggling to get into the IT sector.

Speaking to Siasat.com, Dr. D. Suman, Training and Placement Officer, University College of Engineering, Osmania University, said that many companies prefer to hire candida...