Karnataka to Assess STEM Graduates’ Employability in Kalaburagi

Speedy Summary

• Initiative Launch: Karnataka government to launch an assessment-led model under the Nipuna Karnataka program targeting STEM graduates in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
• pilot Programme: The first phase begins with a pilot assessment drive for 2,500 STEM students in Kalaburagi on August 9 and 10.
• Diagnostic Approach: participants will undergo a 90-minute online test assessing aptitude, interaction, digital literacy, and behavioral readiness. results will include personalized skill-gap reports and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Platform Involved: Assessments will be conducted by Unstop, a national engagement and hiring platform. Registration starts July 29; closes August 7 via provided URL or QR code access. Slots distributed first-come-first-served basis.
• Assessment Venue/Slots: Shetty Institute of Technology to host assessments with four daily slots from morning to evening over two days.
• Potential Scaling Across Karnataka: If accomplished, the program might potentially be adapted statewide; trails analysis from earlier job fair showed extensive gaps among graduates like below-average aptitude (70%) and poor communication skills (63%).
• **Goal & Impact Target Beyond employment Combines skilling holistic development frameworks improving localized readiness

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