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engineering students

7 articles tagged “engineering students”.

AAnika Bose

The Final-Year Project That Actually Helps Your Placement

Nearly every engineering student in India does a final-year project, and for most of them it changes nothing about their placement. The difference between a submission and a project that gets you hired is smaller than you think — and it is decided in the first two weeks.

18 Aug 20269 min read

AAarav Mehta

Using AI Coding Tools in College Without Hollowing Out Your Skills

Students are shipping more impressive projects than ever and failing interviews on the fundamentals behind them. The problem isn't that they use AI — it's when they use it. Here is the line that keeps the tool and the skill.

14 Aug 20269 min read

RRohan Pillai

Why Three Deployed Side Projects Usually Outweigh a 9.2 CGPA for Tech Roles in 2026

A practical look at what actually moves the needle for engineering students aiming at product and mid-tier tech roles when college brand and pure academics are no longer enough.

23 Jul 202610 min read

TTara Nair

How a Tier-2 or Tier-3 College Student Can Build Real Professional Relationships Without Family Connections or Big-City Networks

Practical ways engineering students from smaller colleges can create genuine professional contacts that actually lead to opportunities in 2026.

21 Jul 20267 min read

AArjun Nair

Why Physical AI Is the Skill That Matters Now

Software AI is everywhere. Physical AI — intelligence embedded in hardware that acts in the real world — is where the next wave of opportunity sits.

17 Jul 20266 min read

AAnika Bose

Using Open Source Contributions as a Credible Signal When Your College Brand Is Average

A realistic guide for engineering students on how to contribute to open source in ways that actually help with placements and early career opportunities.

15 Jul 20266 min read

DDr. Sneha Reddy

Protecting Your Focus and Mental Energy During the Long Placement Season Without Falling Behind

Practical ways engineering students can manage the psychological load of placements while still preparing effectively.

12 Jul 20265 min read