Archive · 29 Jul 2025
AI/ML Leads Engineering Career Choice; Female Students Progressing
A new report looked at how students in India are learning about AI and engineering.
It found that female students are doing a bit better at figuring out their career paths.
Also, students from Tier 3 colleges seem to have a clearer idea of what they want to do for work.
The most popular career choice for students is AI/ML.
The study checked in with students from many different cities across India, looking at how they were learning and what they hoped to do in the future.
A byteXL study analyzed over 100,000 engineering and AI learners in India.
Female learners show higher career clarity, with 40% reaching the Defined Career Path stage.
Tier 3 colleges lead in students reaching the Defined Career Path stage at 49%.
AI/ML is the most preferred career path for both genders.
The report surveyed students from cities including Vijayawada, Hyderabad, and Coimbatore.
- Who
- byteXL analyzed over 100,000 engineering and AI learners.
- What
- A report on engineering and AI student progression and career choices in India.
- When
- The report is based on recent engagement data.
- Where
- India, with a focus on cities including Vijayawada, Hyderabad, and Coimbatore.
- Why
- To understand student career paths and trends in AI/ML and engineering education.
Gender Perspectives
College Tier vs. Career Clarity
AI/ML Career Path
Gender Perspectives
40.58% of females selected AI/ML.
College Tier vs. Career Clarity
37.07% of males preferred AI/ML.
- Study Source
- byteXL
- Learners Analyzed
- Over 100,000
- Female Learners in Defined Career Path
- 40%
- Tier 3 Colleges in Defined Career Path
- 49%
- Most Preferred Career Path
- AI/ML
- Top Cities Surveyed
- Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Coimbatore