NewsIMTSComputer Science and IT engineers remain the most employable graduates in India at 80% employability, according to the India Skills Report 2026. Women's employability rose to 54%, overtaking men (51.5%) for the first time in five years. MBA graduates saw a decline to 72.76% from 78% last year. Commerce graduates' employability increased to 62.81%, while Science and Arts graduates saw steady gains at 61% and 55.55% respectively. ITI and polytechnic graduates still face low employability at 45.95% and 32.92%. The report shows AI/ML engineers and data scientists are in highest demand with over 600% growth in job postings. Organizations project 40% of planned hires to be new roles in 2026-27, with the IT sector dominating fresher hiring at 35%. Students can prepare for technology careers by gaining practical experience through internships, which 92.8% of students are seeking. (Updated 12 Nov 2025, 13:11 IST; source: link)
Computer Science Graduates Lead Employment Rankings
Computer Science and IT engineers continue to dominate India's job market with an impressive 80% employability rate according to the India Skills Report 2026. This means four out of five CS graduates are considered job-ready by employers, far outpacing other disciplines. The strong demand stems from India's growing technology sector and digital transformation across industries. Companies particularly seek candidates with skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, areas that have seen over 600% growth in job postings. The IT sector remains the largest employer of fresh graduates, accounting for 35% of all entry-level hiring. This trend highlights the critical importance of technical education in today's job market.
Women Overtake Men in Overall Employability
For the first time in five years, women graduates in India have achieved higher employability rates than men. Female candidates reached 54% employability compared to 51.5% for males, marking a significant shift in the job market. This change reflects growing gender diversity in technical fields and improved access to quality education for women. While Computer Science leads overall employability, other fields show mixed results. MBA graduates experienced a decline to 72.76% from 78% last year. Meanwhile, Commerce graduates improved to 62.81%, and Science and Arts disciplines showed steady gains at 61% and 55.55% respectively. Technical diploma programs continue to struggle with employability, as ITI and polytechnic graduates remain below 50%.
Key Points
- Computer Science and IT engineers remain the most employable graduates in India at 80% employability, according to the India Skills Report 2026.
- Women's employability rose to 54%, overtaking men (51.5%) for the first time in five years.
- MBA graduates saw a decline to 72.76% from 78% last year.
