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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]2016 Competition Data

According to the 2017 NFAP policy brief analyzing the 2016 cohort of the top 40 competitors:

Overall Immigrant Parents: 83% of the top 40 scholars (33 individuals) had at least one immigrant parent.  
H-1B Visas: 75% (30 of 40) had parents who worked in the United States on H-1B visas. 
 
International Students: 68% (27 of 40) had a parent who initially came to the U.S. as an international student and later obtained H-1B status.[/quote]

Many Indian engineers struggle with employability due to low-quality education and outdated curricula, with reports indicating that over 80% are unemployable in the knowledge economy. This situation is exacerbated by a surplus of engineering graduates and a lack of practical skills, making them less competitive compared to their counterparts in countries like the US and China.

Factors Contributing to Low Competitiveness

Surplus of Graduates: India produces around 1.5 million engineering graduates annually, but many come from institutions with subpar education quality.

Lack of Practical Skills: A significant number of graduates do not engage in internships or projects beyond their curriculum, which limits their real-world experience.

Outdated Curricula: Many engineering programs do not keep pace with industry needs, resulting in graduates who are ill-prepared for current job markets.

Perception vs. Reality: While there is a perception that Indian engineers are among the best globally, this is often based on the success of a small fraction from elite institutions, not reflective of the broader engineering workforce.[/quote]

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