MNCs Not Onboarding Selected Candidates in 2025 – What’s Really Happening?
📌 Introduction
For lakhs of engineering and IT graduates in India, being selected by a top multinational company (MNC) like Infosys, Wipro, TCS, or HCL is a dream. It brings pride, stability, and a sense of achievement. However, the reality in 2025 has been harsh – thousands of freshers across the country are still waiting for onboarding after receiving offer letters in 2022 and 2023.
In this article, we explore why top MNCs are not onboarding selected candidates, what the companies are saying (or not saying), and the real-life impact on students and job seekers.
🔍 Why Are MNCs Delaying Onboarding in 2025?
Here are the major reasons behind this crisis:
1️⃣ Global Economic Uncertainty
The global economy has been facing turbulence post-pandemic and due to geopolitical tensions. As a result, many companies have frozen hiring or postponed onboarding to cut costs.
2️⃣ Over-Hiring During the Pandemic
Between 2020–2022, MNCs over-hired expecting a long-term boom in digital transformation. However, demand cooled down in 2023-24, leaving thousands of candidates in limbo.
3️⃣ Project Delays and Cancellations
Many IT service companies operate on project-based hiring. Due to delays or cancellation of international projects, the need for new joiners has dropped.
4️⃣ AI & Automation Replacing Entry-Level Jobs
With the rapid adoption of AI and automation, MNCs are now restructuring their workforce. Many entry-level roles that were earlier manual are now being automated.
🏢 Companies Affected
Here’s a list of major MNCs facing backlash for not onboarding selected candidates:
✅ Wipro
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Thousands of students selected via campus recruitment in 2022–23 still await onboarding.
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Many were given pre-skilling programs like Elite/NGA but never heard back after completion.
✅ Infosys
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Reports suggest multiple batches from 2022 are yet to be onboarded.
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Communication has been vague, and timelines continue to shift.
✅ TCS
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While TCS onboarded a majority, many Ninja/Digital candidates are still in queue with unclear timelines.
✅ HCL Technologies
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Some candidates received letters in 2022 but haven’t received further onboarding steps even after nearly two years.
✅ Capgemini, Cognizant & Tech Mahindra
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A few selected candidates from Tier 2/3 colleges have also faced prolonged delays.
😞 Impact on Students and Job Seekers
❌ Mental Stress & Depression
Candidates who were hopeful after selection now face anxiety, fear, and disappointment due to lack of updates.
❌ Career Gaps
The long wait has created unexplained gaps in resumes, affecting future job prospects.
❌ Financial Loss
For many, this was supposed to be their first income source. The delay has impacted families relying on them.
📢 What Companies Should Do
We believe companies must:
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Send monthly email updates on onboarding timelines.
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Provide alternative programs like internships or live projects.
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Offer skill-building resources during the waiting period.
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Ensure transparent communication via official HR channels.
✅ What You Can Do – Tips for Students Waiting
If you are still waiting for onboarding, here’s what you can do:
🔹 Upskill Yourself
Learn trending skills like:
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Cloud Computing ☁️ (AWS, Azure)
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DevOps ⚙️
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Data Analytics 📊
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Generative AI 🤖
🔹 Freelancing & Internships
Look for remote freelance opportunities or internships on platforms like Internshala, Upwork, and Fiverr.
🔹 Explore Government or Startup Jobs
Don’t wait endlessly. Consider government tech roles or fast-growing startups.
💬 Real Voices: What Candidates Say
“I was selected by Infosys in 2022, completed training, and cleared assessments. Still no onboarding in 2025.” – Shubham R., Pune
“I waited 15 months after selection at Wipro. No clarity, no updates. I finally moved on.” – Aisha K., Hyderabad
“I’ve applied to over 100 jobs now. All ask about the 2-year gap. What do I say?” – Ravi T., Chennai
Conclusion
The delay in onboarding by major MNCs like Wipro, Infosys, TCS, and others has affected not just careers – but mental health, financial planning, and trust in the hiring ecosystem.
This crisis needs attention.
Corporates must act responsibly. Students must not give up. Upskill, adapt, and keep applying – your future is still bright.
✊ We Support You!
We have started an initiative to support affected students:
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Together, we raise our voice. Together, we find solutions.
We stand with you – every candidate still waiting for onboarding.