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Building the Next Generation of Tech Professionals - Transformative Trends Reshaping Academia

July 2, 2025 206 0 nasscom insights Emerging Tech

Building the Next Generation of Tech Professionals - Transformative Trends Reshaping Academia

This report explores five key trends that are redefining the academic ecosystem and accelerating its alignment with industry needs. From the growing presence of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and startups on campuses to a noticeable shift from degrees to demonstrable skills, institutions are recalibrating their approach to teaching and talent development. Industry-backed certifications, hands-on internships, and a thriving culture of entrepreneurship are further transforming students from passive learners into active contributors to the workforce.

Key Highlights

  • The New Wave of Campus Recruitment:Led by GCCs and Start-Ups at Academic Institutions

 

    • 85% of hiring for tech freshers came from tech companies, with growing interest coming from GCCs and start-ups

 

    • Freshers increasingly gravitating towards GCCs owing to competitive salaries and benefits, flexible work environments and growth opportunities, while start-ups provide dynamic work environment with a freedom to experiment and strong mentorship

 

  • Skills Revolution on Campus: 85% of Colleges See a Shift from Credentials to Capabilities

 

    • Colleges are seeing an increasing focus on skills-based hiring which is also resulting in redesigning of the placement hiring tests

 

    • Top skills technical skills in demand:
      • Software Programming/Coding
      • AI/ML Analytics
      • CAD/Graphic Designing
      • Cyber Security

 

    • Top soft skills in demand:
      • Problem Solving
      • Teamwork
      • Critical Thinking
      • Creativity

 

 

  • From Classrooms to Careers: The Rise of Industry-Backed Learning, Internships and Entrepreneurship
    • Rethinking Education: 60%+ Colleges Prioritize Emerging Tech for Industry-Ready Graduates

 

    • Industry collaborations remain the key driver navigating this shift

 

    • Internships Acting as a Gateway to Industry Readiness and Candidate Assessment

 

    • Fostering a Culture of Entrepreneurship: From Startups to the Gig Economy

 

 

  • Recommendations
    • Students
      • Develop Practical Skills
      • Enhance Soft Skills
      • Sharpen Problem Solving and Creative Thinking
      • Skills
      • Stay Updated with Emerging Technologies
      • Learnability

 

    • Industry
      • Open more Avenues for Academia Partnerships
      • Remain Ahead of the Tech Curve

 

    • Institutions and Governing Bodies
      • Focus on the Fundamentals
      • Add Nano Degrees for New Age Technologies
      • Focus on Experiential Learning and Soft Skills
      • Build Flexibility in Course Completion
      • Drive more Industry Partnerships
      • Training the Faculty and Increased focus onResearch
      • Make PHD Programs more effective

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