EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 1H 40M
Inside The IIT Race: JEE, Placements & Future Of Engineering | Vishwa Mohan | FO508 Raj Shamani
from Raj Shamani's Figuring Out · host Raj Shamani
Check out upGrad School of Technology & their scholarship test: https://sot.upgrad.com/s/64f64862Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(03:22) - 3 Phases of Life, Phase 1: Crack(15:57) - Phase 2: Switch(18:47) - Phase 3: EMI(19:37) - The World Is Undergoing an AI Revolution(28:17) - What Is Quantum Computing?(30:25) - Do Stanford University & MIT Graduates Get an Upper Hand?(38:00) - Top 3 Skills Companies Assume You Know While Joining(42:20) - LinkedIn's Hiring Process(44:57) - Amazon's Hiring Process(49:31) - Why Are They Offering Degree Courses if They Think Degrees Are Worthless?(59:09) - Which Are the 3 Jobs That Would Not Exist in the Next 3 Years?(1:01:14) - 3 Jobs That Don't Exist Now but Will Be High-Paying in a Few Years(1:05:24) - Which Engineers Survive Automation and Which Don't?(1:13:52) - AI-World-Ready or Not, How to Self-Audit?(1:19:03) - How Can Someone Make Their Career Bulletproof?(1:34:23) - What's One Indian Mindset Framework the World Is Copying?(1:38:40) - India Will Grow When...(1:39:49) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Vishwa Mohan, Founder & CEO of upGrad School Of Tech, for an honest conversation about engineering, placements, AI, and the future of work.He talks about the reality behind the IIT dream, what students are rarely told about placement packages, and why chasing salary numbers often creates the wrong expectations. The conversation also covers AI, layoffs, hiring trends, and the skills needed to stay relevant in a fast-changing world. He explains the warning signs that show your job could be at risk, the litmus test to know if you are truly AI-ready, and why learning to build real-world applications matters more than simply collecting certificates. Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Vishwa Mohan here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vishwa.mohan.singh/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishwa-mohan/ Follow upGrad School Of Tech here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upgrad_schooloftech/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upgrad-school-of-technology/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@upGradSchoolofTechnology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upGradSOT/ Follow upGrad here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upgrad_edu/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@upGrad_eduAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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Check out upGrad School of Technology & their scholarship test: https://sot.upgrad.com/s/64f64862Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(03:22) - 3 Phases of Life, Phase 1: Crack(15:57) - Phase 2: Switch(18:47) - Phase 3: EMI(19:37) - The World Is Undergoing an AI Revolution(28:17) - What Is Quantum Computing?(30:25) - Do Stanford University & MIT Graduates Get an Upper Hand?(38:00) - Top 3 Skills Companies Assume You Know While Joining(42:20) - LinkedIn's Hiring Process(44:57) - Amazon's Hiring Process(49:31) - Why Are They Offering Degree Courses if They Think Degrees Are Worthless?(59:09) - Which Are the 3 Jobs That Would Not Exist in the Next 3 Years?(1:01:14) - 3 Jobs That Don't Exist Now but Will Be High-Paying in a Few Years(1:05:24) - Which Engineers Survive Automation and Which Don't?(1:13:52) - AI-World-Ready or Not, How to Self-Audit?(1:19:03) - How Can Someone Make Their Career Bulletproof?(1:34:23) - What's One Indian Mindset Framework the World Is Copying?(1:38:40) - India Will Grow When...(1:39:49) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Vishwa Mohan, Founder & CEO of upGrad School Of Tech, for an honest conversation about engineering, placements, AI, and the future of work.He talks about the reality behind the IIT dream, what students are rarely told about placement packages, and why chasing salary numbers often creates the wrong expectations. The conversation also covers AI, layoffs, hiring trends, and the skills needed to stay relevant in a fast-changing world. He explains the warning signs that show your job could be at risk, the litmus test to know if you are truly AI-ready, and why learning to build real-world applications matters more than simply collecting certificates. Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Vishwa Mohan here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vishwa.mohan.singh/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishwa-mohan/ Follow upGrad School Of Tech here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upgrad_schooloftech/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upgrad-school-of-technology/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@upGradSchoolofTechnology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upGradSOT/ Follow upGrad here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upgrad_edu/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@upGrad_eduAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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