Training and placement officers (TPOs) of several private engineering colleges and deemed universities in the state have once again voiced their dissent against the proposal of National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) for a common recruitment exam (NACTECH) for students to qualify for campus placements.
Claiming to having a pool of quality students already, they sought that colleges in Tier I cities be exempted due to their good placement track record.
They also took objection to engaging third party vendors citing possible data security breaches.
In a letter to the Nasscom president, the TPOs said that the association should come out with a detailed roll-out plan at least one year in advance after detailed discussions with college authorities so as that their academic calendars can be planned effectively.
“If Nasscom is keen on picking quality students, it should go ahead with the plan in colleges in tier II and tier III cities.
Institutions in top cities already have a good track record of placements and there is no need for their students to take the exam.
Moreover, Nasscom should conduct the test directly at its own cost without involving any third party vendors as our data is at risk,” they claimed.
College representatives also suggested that the test should be conducted six months before the placement season to enable students make multiple attempts. This would give them sufficient time to improve their standards, they opined.