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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Universal SkillTech University (USTU) Launches Tech Career Accelerator with byteXL to Boost Student Employability
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Universal SkillTech University (USTU), Mumbai, has joined hands with leading edtech platform byteXL to launch the Career Accelerator Program (bCAP) - a trailblazing initiative aimed at transforming engineering students into industry-ready professionals. The bCAP program at USTU, an emerging academic hub of tech education is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry demands, equipping students with practical, high-demand tech skills through a structured, outcome-driven learning model. From foundational programming to cutting-edge tools, the program covers every stage of an engineering student's journey. This initiative aligns seamlessly with USTU's core philosophy - "Learn + Work + Network = Placement" - and sets a new benchmark for employability-focused education. Together, USTU and byteXL are nurturing the next generation of skilled tech professionals who are ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. For 1st and 2nd-year students, bCAP focuses on building strong coding foundations with Java, Python, Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA), and the MERN stack. Meanwhile, 3rd and 4th-year students receive intensive, placement-oriented skilling in Python, DSA, Machine Learning (ML), MERN stack, and DevOps - technologies directly aligned with today's top tech roles. Additionally, all students enrolled in bCAP gain full access to byteXL's experiential learning platform, which includes real-world projects, hands-on labs, mentorship, and continuous assessments--ensuring holistic development and job-readiness. Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. R. Kamatchi of Universal SkillTech University shared, "This collaboration with byteXL reflects our shared mission to prepare students for an evolving tech-driven world. bCAP goes beyond degrees--it builds confidence, capability, and career clarity from day one."
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Universal SkillTech University (USTU) Launches Tech Career Accelerator with byteXL to Boost Student Employability
Mumbai, June 3, 2025 - Universal SkillTech University (USTU), Mumbai, has joined hands with leading edtech platform byteXL to launch the Career Accelerator Program (bCAP) – a trailblazing initiative aimed at transforming engineering students into industry-ready professionals. The bCAP program at USTU, an emerging academic hub of tech education is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry demands, equipping students with practical, high-demand tech skills through a structured, outcome-driven learning model. From foundational programming to cutting-edge tools, the program covers every stage of an engineering student's journey. This initiative aligns seamlessly with USTU's core philosophy – 'Learn + Work + Network = Placement' – and sets a new benchmark for employability-focused education. Together, USTU and byteXL are nurturing the next generation of skilled tech professionals who are ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. For 1st and 2nd-year students, bCAP focuses on building strong coding foundations with Java, Python, Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA), and the MERN stack. Meanwhile, 3rd and 4th-year students receive intensive, placement-oriented skilling in Python, DSA, Machine Learning (ML), MERN stack, and DevOps – technologies directly aligned with today's top tech roles. Additionally, all students enrolled in bCAP gain full access to byteXL's experiential learning platform, which includes real-world projects, hands-on labs, mentorship, and continuous assessments—ensuring holistic development and job-readiness. Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. R. Kamatchi of Universal SkillTech University shared, 'This collaboration with byteXL reflects our shared mission to prepare students for an evolving tech-driven world. bCAP goes beyond degrees—it builds confidence, capability, and career clarity from day one.' Mr. Karun Tadepalli, CEO & Co-founder of byteXL, added: 'Our vision with bCAP is to strengthen coding fundamentals early and empower senior students with advanced, job-ready tech skills. The program's stage-wise structure gives students clarity and a growth mindset.' Mr. Sricharan Tadepalli, CSO & Co-founder of byteXL, emphasized: 'This partnership embeds a culture of problem-solving, innovation, and continuous learning. bCAP ensures students are not just educated—but truly employable in tomorrow's tech ecosystem.' To learn more about the Career Accelerator Program (bCAP), visit:
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
From Rs 6 lakh to Rs 18 lakh to Rs 0 salary: Techie shares journey from getting dream US job to becoming jobless, all in a month
In the fast-paced tech world, a young Indian full-stack developer 's story has gripped r/developersIndia, serving as both inspiration and warning. The anonymous Redditor shared a rollercoaster journey: in just one month, his salary soared from Rs 6 LPA to a promised Rs 18 LPA, only to plummet to Zero when his dream job vanished. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What started as a dream leap into a US-based job ended has ended with a grueling job hunt. With 1.6 years of experience at an Indian startup, the developer honed skills in MERN stack, DevOps, and even Machine Learning. His big break came with a contract offer from a U.S. startup, tripling his pay. Excited, he resigned, served his notice, and prepared for the leap. But days before starting, a curt email cited 'internal restructuring' and a sudden change in business needs as the reason for revoking the offer. A new name in the company's Slack channel hinted at other motives. All in all, the dream of US job just vanished in thin air, The startup offered 15 days' pay as a gesture, but it was cold comfort. Now unemployed, the developer faces the grueling job hunt once more, his story a stark reminder of the tech industry's unpredictability. Check full text of techie's Reddit post I was a full-stack dev at an Indian startup, grinding at 6 LPA. Learned a ton, and after a lot of effort, landed a contract offer from a very early-stage US-based startup that looked like a dream – promising around 18 LPA. Everything seemed set. I put in my papers at my old job, went through all the onboarding formalities with the new US startup, and served my notice period. But just as I was ready to officially start, they hit me with the news: due to sudden internal restructuring and unforeseen changes in their needs (which I very much suspect translates to they found some other candidate as I could see a new person join their slack before I was hit with the mail but again I'm not entirely sure), they had to revoke my offer. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They did offer to pay for 15 days as a gesture, which I appreciate, but it doesn't change the fact that I'm now unexpectedly unemployed. Trying to apply like a freak and getting literally no callbacks and it's been a tough pill to swallow, going from that high to this low so quickly. I have 1.6 years of experience, primarily as a full-stack developer (skills include MERN, DevOps so I can plan to deploy and monitor, worked on building MCP servers & clients, A2A workflow because of personal interest recently even though I don't know the fundamentals of Machine Learning lol but would love to learn anyways). The next company I join will be my third, and so far, my entire career has been with startups. While the learning is immense, the uncertainty has been real. I'm now considering having some stability, a place where I can contribute and grow for at least 2-3 years. That doesn't mean I'll stop grinding or upskilling; I'm always eager to learn and push myself, but a bit more predictability would be welcome. If anyone has any leads, referrals, or just some advice on navigating this, I'd be incredibly grateful. Thanks for reading.
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Rs 6 lakh to Rs 18 lakh to Rs 0: Indian techie shares how his life changed after he got a job offer from a US-based startup
A young Indian developer took to social media to share how his dream opportunity quickly turned into a nightmare after a U.S.-based startup withdrew its job offer just before his joining date, leaving him jobless. In a post on the subreddit r/developersIndia, the techie recounted how his salary was set to jump from ₹6 lakh per annum to a promised ₹18 lakh — only for it to plummet to zero after the last-minute reversal. Check full text of Reddit post here I was a full-stack dev at an Indian startup, grinding at 6 LPA. Learned a ton, and after a lot of effort, landed a contract offer from a very early-stage US-based startup that looked like a dream – promising around 18 LPA. Everything seemed set. I put in my papers at my old job, went through all the onboarding formalities with the new US startup, and served my notice period. But just as I was ready to officially start, they hit me with the news: due to sudden internal restructuring and unforeseen changes in their needs (which I very much suspect translates to they found some other candidate as I could see a new person join their slack before I was hit with the mail but again I'm not entirely sure), they had to revoke my offer. They did offer to pay for 15 days as a gesture, which I appreciate, but it doesn't change the fact that I'm now unexpectedly unemployed. Trying to apply like a freak and getting literally no callbacks and it's been a tough pill to swallow, going from that high to this low so quickly.I have 1.6 years of experience, primarily as a full-stack developer (skills include MERN, DevOps so I can plan to deploy and monitor, worked on building MCP servers & clients, A2A workflow because of personal interest recently even though I don't know the fundamentals of Machine Learning lol but would love to learn anyways).The next company I join will be my third, and so far, my entire career has been with startups. While the learning is immense, the uncertainty has been real. I'm now considering having some stability, a place where I can contribute and grow for at least 2-3 years. That doesn't mean I'll stop grinding or upskilling; I'm always eager to learn and push myself, but a bit more predictability would be welcome. If anyone has any leads, referrals, or just some advice on navigating this, I'd be incredibly grateful. Thanks for reading. How Reddit users reacted to the post The post quickly gained traction online. While some users resonated with the post, others praised the techie for handling his setback with dignity. "Something like this is happening to me too. I can understand your pain bro. I suggest you should post this in linkedin and twitter some kind HR or another dev might help over there," wrote one user. "Always do a thorough research before joining a company which offers impeccable pay raise from your last CTC especially startups. All the best for your journey mate," commented another. "Make a post on linkedin regarding this and mention you are available to join next day. Nice post btw, didn't feel like you were crying or something," suggested a third user. "This is a bad situation. Those companies should be sued but the government is not doing enough," expressed one user. Disclaimer: This article is based on a user-generated post on Reddit. has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of Reader discretion is advised.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rs 6 lakh to Rs 18 lakh to Rs 0: Indian techie shares how his life changed after he got a job offer from a US-based startup
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A young Indian developer took to social media to share how his dream opportunity quickly turned into a nightmare after a U.S.-based startup withdrew its job offer just before his joining date, leaving him jobless. In a post on the subreddit r/developersIndia, the techie recounted how his salary was set to jump from ₹6 lakh per annum to a promised ₹18 lakh — only for it to plummet to zero after the last-minute reversal.I was a full-stack dev at an Indian startup, grinding at 6 LPA. Learned a ton, and after a lot of effort, landed a contract offer from a very early-stage US-based startup that looked like a dream – promising around 18 seemed set. I put in my papers at my old job, went through all the onboarding formalities with the new US startup, and served my notice period. But just as I was ready to officially start, they hit me with the news: due to sudden internal restructuring and unforeseen changes in their needs (which I very much suspect translates to they found some other candidate as I could see a new person join their slack before I was hit with the mail but again I'm not entirely sure)they had to revoke my offer. They did offer to pay for 15 days as a gesture, which I appreciate, but it doesn't change the fact that I'm now unexpectedly to apply like a freak and getting literally no callbacks and it's been a tough pill to swallow, going from that high to this low so quickly.I have 1.6 years of experience, primarily as a full-stack developer (skills include MERN, DevOps so I can plan to deploy and monitor, worked on building MCP servers & clients, A2A workflow because of personal interest recently even though I don't know the fundamentals of Machine Learning lol but would love to learn anyways).The next company I join will be my third, and so far, my entire career has been with startups. While the learning is immense, the uncertainty has been real. I'm now considering having some stability, a place where I can contribute and grow for at least 2-3 years. That doesn't mean I'll stop grinding or upskilling; I'm always eager to learn and push myself, but a bit more predictability would be anyone has any leads, referrals, or just some advice on navigating this, I'd be incredibly grateful. Thanks for post quickly gained traction online. While some users resonated with the post, others praised the techie for handling his setback with dignity."Something like this is happening to me too. I can understand your pain bro. I suggest you should post this in linkedin and twitter some kind HR or another dev might help over there," wrote one user."Always do a thorough research before joining a company which offers impeccable pay raise from your last CTC especially startups. All the best for your journey mate," commented another."Make a post on linkedin regarding this and mention you are available to join next day. Nice post btw, didn't feel like you were crying or something," suggested a third user."This is a bad situation. Those companies should be sued but the government is not doing enough," expressed one article is based on a user-generated post on Reddit. has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of
