First of all Thanks to Rediff for such a platform to raise such serious issues, but would appreciate if the thoughts and seriousness lead to meaningfull solution and appropriate consideration. The onus lies on AICTE, Govt as well as individuals. AICTE should realise the reality before allocating Engg College Permissions (Even the statistics in this article confirms the same).All the political connections with education field should be blunted ASAP. The focus should be more on improving the Quality rather than Quantity of Engineers.AICTE as well as Govt should provide the job opening to fresh engineers in their own discipline (rather than current IT trend).Also the education institutions should be monitored and provided with proper infrastructure and facilities to nurture these young troops. The most imp we have so many messages on board but dont u all feel some or other way we r also responsible for current scenario? So guys and gals gear-up and avoid the same with the new batch passing out of your college by the most possible and appropriate route.