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India Today Aspire speak to three IIT heads to understand what engineering students should possess to be job ready and the specialisations that are in demand.

Engineering graduates are more employable than MBAs according to the India Skill Report 2019. To scale the tough competition for JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination) demands unwavering focus and dedication from engineering aspirants, and to be employable after graduating requires tenacity and smart skills. In our cover story, we speak to three IIT heads to understand what engineering students should possess to be job ready and the specialisations that are in demand. We also speak to JEE Advanced 2019 toppers to understand how to crack the exam and get an expert to talk about the key technological advancements students need to adapt themselves to if they want to stay relevant globally.

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