Nasscom chief warns AI is taking over basic coding and testing, risking obsolete skills for Indian freshers
Key points
- Nasscom's president says AI is already taking over basic coding and software testing
- He warned students could graduate with obsolete skills
- India had 5,903 engineering and technology colleges with enrolments near 2.6 million in FY ended March 2026
Nasscom president Rajesh Nambiar told Nikkei Asia, in an interview published November 6, that AI is already taking over basic coding and software testing, the traditional entry point for Indian engineering graduates. He warned students could graduate with obsolete skills if education does not adapt quickly. Official estimates cited put India at 5,903 engineering and technology colleges with enrolments near 2.6 million in FY ended March 2026.
Original report: Elets CIO ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports.