Saralnama
Many graduates from the COVID-19 years in India still struggle to find jobs. Private training and placement institutes promise high-paying tech jobs but ask for large fees and original certificates upfront. These institutes often operate in legal grey areas and spread through WhatsApp and Telegram. Graduates like Rohan from Jamshedpur and Pooja from Hyderabad faced delays, lost documents, and fake interview help. Some institutes charge fees in parts, with no written guarantees. Experts warn these shadow institutes may harm candidates' careers instead of helping. Without strict rules, such institutes will continue to exploit jobless graduates who need real support. (Updated 26 Aug 2025, 20:55 IST; source: link)