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The Karnataka government is launching a first-of-its-kind employability assessment for STEM graduates in Kalaburagi. Minister Priyank Kharge announced the initiative under the Nipuna Karnataka program to evaluate students' job readiness. The 90-minute online test will generate personalised skill reports to guide further training. Registrations are open till August 7 for the August 9-10 assessment at Shetty Institute of Technology.

Key Points: Karnataka Launches STEM Employability Drive in Kalaburagi

  • Karnataka targets 2,500 STEM students in Kalaburagi with employability assessments
  • Diagnostic tests cover aptitude, communication, and digital literacy
  • Students get personalised skill-gap reports and development plans
  • Initiative to expand statewide after Kalaburagi pilot phase
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Karnataka govt to launch employability assessment drive for STEM graduates in Kalaburagi

Karnataka govt rolls out STEM graduate employability assessments in Kalaburagi with personalised skill-gap reports to boost job readiness.

"This pilot aims to address employability gaps early and systematically. - Priyank Kharge"

Kalaburagi, July 29

To address the growing employability gap among graduates in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, the Karnataka government will launch a structured, assessment-led model to evaluate and develop job readiness among youth.

Addressing a press conference at the Deputy Commissioner's office in Kalaburagi on Tuesday, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and Kalaburagi district In-charge Priyank Kharge said the first phase of this initiative under the Nipuna Karnataka, our flagship reskilling and upskilling programme, will be held in Kalaburagi on August 9 and 10, targeting 2,500 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students.

This is the first phase of what will become a state-wide rollout. The model will be adapted and implemented across other districts in the coming months, making Karnataka the first state to launch such an integrated and localised employability assessment programme for STEM graduates, the minister said.

Unlike conventional skilling programmes, this model starts with a baseline diagnostic to evaluate each candidate's aptitude, communication, digital literacy and behavioural readiness. The 90-minute online assessment is being conducted by Unstop, an engagement and hiring platform that works with over 25 million students across India.

Each student will receive a personalised skill-gap report and an Individual Development Plan (IDP) to guide further training and placement efforts. The objective is to move from a one-size-fits-all approach to a data-driven, individual-centric model that makes students more employable before they are routed into skilling tracks, said the Minister.

Registrations open on July 29 and can be done via scanning the QR code or visiting the URL: https://unstop.com/o/xvCVUWP/?ref=KalaburgiAssessment. The deadline for registration is August 7. Candidates will be allotted slots on a first-come, first-served basis, with preference given to STEM graduates who had registered for the Kalaburagi Udyoga Mela held in April this year, followed by other final-year and recent pass-outs with a STEM background.

Assessment hall tickets will be issued on August 7 and 8 via SMS and email to registered candidates.

The assessment will be conducted on August 9 and 10 at Shetty Institute of Technology, Kalaburagi.

There will be four slots per day, each lasting 90 minutes: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.

A recent study during the Kalaburagi Udyoga Mela showed that 70% of students scored below 50% in aptitude and 63% in communication. This pilot aims to address those gaps early and systematically.

This initiative not only improves outcomes for students but also equips employers with job-ready candidates and helps educational institutions align training with real industry demands. Above all, it supports holistic talent development and strengthens the job-readiness pipeline in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, said the minister.

- ANI

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Ananya R
The personalized skill-gap report sounds promising, but will the government actually follow up with proper training? Many such initiatives lose steam after the initial phase. Also, why only STEM graduates? What about commerce and arts students who also need employability support?
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Siddharth J
As an engineering graduate from North Karnataka, I can confirm the communication gap is real! Most of us are technically sound but struggle in interviews. This 90-minute assessment covering aptitude + communication + digital skills is exactly what we need. Kudos to the government for this data-driven approach 👏
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Priyanka N
My brother registered for this! The QR code registration was super easy. Just hope the assessment centers have proper infrastructure - last time at a govt program in Kalaburagi, the internet kept disconnecting. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Vikram M
Good initiative but 2500 seats for entire Kalaburagi district seems too less. The demand will be much higher. Government should increase capacity or conduct more rounds. Also, will there be any fee for the training after assessment?
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Kavya N
The 70% below 50% in aptitude statistic is shocking but true! Our education system focuses only on marks, not practical skills. Hope this becomes a regular program and not just one-time. Parents in small towns need to understand employability matters more than percentage!
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