There is a huge gap in the skillsets of engineering graduates in India compared to the industry needs. Below are the few statistics

1. Only 3.84% of engineers are employable in software-related jobs at start-ups.
2. Around 3% engineers possess new-age skills in areas such as AI, Machine Learning, Data engineering and Mobile technologies. On an aggregate level, employability in these areas is around 1.5-1.7%.
3. Only 40% of engineering graduates end up doing an internship and 36% do any projects beyond coursework.

National Employability Report for Engineers-2019 – Aspiring Minds Contribute in bridging the GAP