Salary expectations outpace reality for freshers
Unstop’s Talent Report 2026 finds a widening gap between salary expectations and outcomes among fresh graduates, with 73% of undergraduate students expecting annual salaries above Rs 5 lakh, but only 40% securing such offers, even as nearly 88% of companies report active hiring.
The report, based on insights from over 37,000 students and 500 HR leaders. While companies continue to hire, a large proportion of students remain without jobs.
