IIT has allegedly asked students to remove JEE and GATE ranks, scores, percentiles and similar examination details from their resumes.According to the screenshot of an email widely being shared online, the instruction has been issued in line with guidelines from the All IIT Placement Committee (AIPC). The message, sent by a Career Development Centre (CDC), said all IITs are expected to comply with the guidelines to maintain uniformity in the upcoming placement and internship cycle.“As per the guidelines issued by the All IIT Placement Committee (AIPC), students are advised not to include JEE Rank, GATE Rank, marks, scores, percentile, or similar examination ranking details in their resumes/CVs,” the email said.The communication further asked students to review their resumes and remove such details before submitting them for placement or internship-related activities. It described the move as an “important compliance requirement” and advised students to contact the CDC team through their student coordinators for any clarification.The email is being widely shared on social media with several users, particularly from the General Category calling it suppression of merit. They argued that JEE rank represents years of hard work and should be proudly showcased. “Placements should reward competence, not suppress evidence of it. Uniformity should not come at the cost of transparency. General Category students should oppose this move and demand the freedom to showcase their academic achievements. Merit deserves recognition, not censorship!,” a person wrote on X.Meanwhile, a smaller section agreed with the IITs that JEE is just an entrance exam, and companies should focus on current skills, CGPA, projects, and interviews. Some pointed out that top rankers aren’t always the best performers in real jobs, and AI shortlisting can be biased by high ranks.
